DSA (Sec)

Overview

Apply to your preferred secondary school based on your talents and achievements, beyond PSLE results. Submit your free application via the DSA-Sec Portal.

Application

Apply for DSA-Sec online from 6 May to 2 June 2026 at no cost. Log in with SingPass and indicate up to three school choices and talent areas.

DSA talent areas, criteria and selection process

Find out which talent areas are open for DSA-Sec applications, what the criteria are, and how shortlisted students will be selected.

Selection outcome

Find out when and how DSA-Sec selection results will be shared, and what each outcome means for your child's school placement.

Exercise school preference stage

Log in to the DSA-Sec Portal with Singpass to submit your school preferences. Both parents must do this by mid-October if your child has received a DSA-Sec offer.

School allocation results

Find out when and how DSA-Sec allocation results are released, and what successful candidates can and cannot do after receiving their results.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about the DSA-Sec application process, from required documents to school preferences.

Contact us

Reach out to our DSA team by phone or email for enquiries about DSA 2026, or visit the MOE DSA-Sec website for more information.