Integrated Programme (Direct School Admission)
Direct School Admission into 6-year IP Programme for Academic Year 2021 – DSA-Sec Exercise 2020
The Direct School Admission-Sec (DSA-Sec) Exercise is conducted annually. We invite all interested 2020 Primary 6 students to apply for National Junior College’s 6-year Integrated Programme via the DSA-Sec Exercise.
Parents and students are encouraged to choose schools wisely based on the student’s aptitudes and strengths, bearing in mind the schools’ academic and non-academic requirements, and the programmes available to develop their potential and talents.
Students who are successfully admitted to National Junior College via DSA-Sec are expected to honour their commitment to the school for the duration of the six-year Integrated Programme, and participate in the activities related to the talent they are selected for throughout Junior High (i.e. Years 1 – 4).
Talent Areas
We invite students with special talents and/or achievements in the following areas to apply:
| Sports and Games | Basketball |
| Canoeing | |
| Cross Country; Track and Field | |
| Shooting | |
| Softball (girls only) | |
| Squash | |
| Performing Arts | Band – Concert |
| Choir | |
| Dance – Chinese | |
| Dance – Contemporary | |
| Dance – Indian | |
| Dance – Malay | |
| Ensemble – Guitar | |
| Ensemble – Guzheng | |
| Ensemble – String | |
| Music (will be required to take Music as an academic subject for 4 years in Junior High) | |
| Orchestra – Chinese | |
| Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics | STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Aesthetics & Mathematics) (will be required to be engaged in and lead STEAM-based activities for 4 years in Junior High) |
| Visual Arts, Design and Media | Art Elective Programme (will be required to take Art as an academic subject for 4 years in Junior High) |
Application
Applications for the DSA-Sec are free-of-charge and must be submitted through the online DSA-Sec Portal. Applications open on 12 May 2020 (Tue), 9 am and close on 5 June 2020 (Fri), 3 pm.
Please refer to the MOE website: www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec for more details.
Selection Process
Applicants will be shortlisted and selected based on the following general criteria:
- Demonstrate passion for and commitment to the area of interest;
- Exemplify positive character traits, including resilience, motivation and integrity;
- Display a commitment to contribute to the school, through the area of interest as well as other opportunities to serve; and
- Possess good academic potential to thrive in the Integrated Programme.
In addition, each talent area has specific criteria. Please refer to this page for the details.
All shortlisted candidates will be notified via email by 17 July 2020 to attend an e-interview via video conferencing with the Principal, Vice-Principals, HODs and/or the CCA teachers. The video conference may also include an audition / trial. More details on the performance task will be provided in the email notification. In light of the Covid-19 situation, we will not be conducting any in-person interviews, auditions or trials.
Applicants must attend the e-interview from their current primary school.
The e-interviews will take place between 1 July and 14 September 2020.
Offer of Places
Applicants who are shortlisted for interviews will be notified via email of the results of the DSA-Sec application by 14 September 2020. Successful applicants will be offered a place in National Junior College’s 6-year Integrated Programme for the academic year 2021.
Frequently asked Questions (FAQ) and Enquiries
Please check out the following link for some frequently asked questions.
For further enquiries on DSA-Sec, you may call our General Office at 6466 1144 during office hours (9 am to 5 pm) or drop us an email at njc@moe.edu.sg with the subject “DSA-Sec”.
For more information on the DSA-Sec exercise, please refer to the MOE website: www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec.
We thank you for your interest in our College.