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.

Last updated 29 July 2026

We invite Primary 6 students with strong interest in the following CCAs to apply through the DSA-Sec Exercise.

DSA talent areas, criteria and selection process by domain

DSA Domain	Talent Area	Criteria	Selection Process
Performing Arts (For boys and girls unless otherwise stated)	Chinese Dance (Girls) Modern Dance	• Participation in relevant competitions and obtained achievements in national and/or international competitions • Relevant qualification in dance theory and/or performance (e.g. Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) or Beijing Dance Academy (BDA), min. Grade 2) • Consistent academic performance for P5 overall or its equivalent	Auditions and interview for shortlisted applicants (late July-August)
	Chinese Orchestra Choir Concert Band Guzheng Ensemble	• Participation in relevant competitions and obtained achievements in national and/or international competitions • Relevant qualification in music theory and/or performance (e.g. ABRSM or Trinity, min. Grade 2) • Consistent academic performance for P5 overall or its equivalent	Auditions and interview for shortlisted applicants (late July-August)
Sports (For boys and girls unless otherwise stated)	Basketball (Boys) Volleyball Wushu	• Participation in relevant competitions and obtained achievements in zonal, national and/or international competitions • Is medically / physically fit (if taken, possesses minimally a Silver Award in NAPFA test) • Consistent academic performance for P5 overall or its equivalent	Selection trials and interview for shortlisted applicants (late July-August)

Meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the student will be shorlisted/given an offer. Short-listed applicants will be informed of the date, time and other important details for their auditions/selection trials/interview.

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