Direct School Admission Exercise for 2026

09 MAY 2025

Direct School Admission Exercise for 2026


Join Yuying: Where Future Leaders Soar!

At Yuying, we inspire. 

Our students, the Eagles, are nurtured to be Enterprising, Adaptable, Gracious, and Leaders of the Future through a transformative learning experience that blends deep learning, well-being, and resilience.

Why Choose Yuying?

  • Signature "Yuying Changemakers" Programme

    Unlock your potential with our talent development initiatives, designed to cultivate self-directed leaders and skilful practitioners in your field of passion and strength.

  • Holistic Growth

    We foster curiosity, empathy, and resilience to empower students to thrive in an ever-changing world.

  • Strong Parent-School Partnership

    Together, we build a foundation for lifelong success for our Yuying Changemakers - you.

Calling All Visionary Students!

Seize the opportunity to join Yuying through the Direct Schools Admission (DSA) exercise. Stand out as a Changemaker and embark on a journey where ambition meets purpose.

Your Future Starts Here—Apply Now!

(Successful DSA applicants will be enrolled in our prestigious "Yuying Changemakers" programme.)

#SoarWithYuying

Let’s shape the leaders of tomorrow — together.

We welcome all current Primary Six students (or equivalent) to apply for 2026 admission to our school as Yuying Changemakers through the DSA-Sec exercise. We offer Singaporeans and foreign students who fulfil the minimum criteria for secondary school admission, have specific talents, and meet one or more of the following criteria:

  1. Sports and Games - Volleyball (Girls)

  2. Sports and Games - Wushu (Boys and Girls)

  3. Performing Arts - Concert Band (Boys and Girls)

  4. Community Youth Leadership -      Passionate leaders (Boys and Girls)

Admission Criteria for DSA Categories

Category

Selection Criteria

Selection Process

Sports & Games

·   Wushu

·    Volleyball (Girls) 

Applicants should 

  • participated in NSG/similar competitions, or

  • be a member of the Junior Sports Academy 

Shortlisted applicants are to submit a personal statement and undergo in-person trials/auditions/presentations, followed by an interview.

Performing Arts

·    Concert Band 

Applicants should 

  • represented in the Singapore Youth Festival Presentation/similar presentations, or

  • participated in public performances or 

  • obtained relevant qualifications from accredited Music Examinations.

Community Youth Leadership

Applicants should 

  • demonstrate exemplary character and leadership in their primary school, or 

  • be passionate in serving

Please note the following

  • Applicants who do not have prior experience may also apply. The school will assess applicants based on the selection criteria, which may include assessing the potential of the applicants. 

  • Applicants should have a conduct grade of at least a ‘Very Good’ in Pri 5 and 6 in the holistic report.

  • 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 the area of talent.

  • Students who are successfully admitted to the school via DSA are required to honour their commitment to the school and participate in the activities related to the talent they are selected for from Year 1-4.

NB: Meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the student will be shortlisted/given an offer.

Key Dates

Dates

Processes

7 May, 11 am to 3 Jun, 3 pm (Please be reminded that this timing is a system cut-off)

Application 

Applicants can apply for DSA-Sec through the centralised online MOE-Sec Portal @ https://www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec. The application is free-of-charge.

25 Aug - 4 Sep

Selection

Applicants will receive notification from the school by 18 Aug 2025, if your child has been shortlisted to undergo Direct School Admission (DSA) selection.

All applicants will be informed of the outcome via an email or letter from the school (stating Confirmed Offer, Wait List or Unsuccessful).

27 Oct, 9 am to 31 Oct, 3 pm

School Preference Submission

Students who receive at least one DSA-Sec offer (including from SOTA) will receive email and SMS notification via Postman.gov.sg on the School Preference Submission around mid-Oct. Both parents are required to log in to the DSA-Sec Portal using their Singpass to submit up to three school preferences. If parent(s) are unable to submit online, they can approach their child’s primary school for assistance to submit the school preferences on their behalf. DSA-Sec offers that are not taken up will be considered as lapsed at the end of the School Preference Submission period.

Some students may receive offers from DSA-Sec schools and SSP. Students who wish to accept the SSP offer should not submit their DSA-Sec school preferences. If they do so, their earlier SSP offer will be voided. Students who wish to accept the SSP offer will need to take part in the S1 Posting.

Late Nov

DSA Result Release

Students studying in MOE mainstream primary schools will receive their DSA-Sec results together with their PSLE results by end-Nov. Students who are not studying in MOE mainstream primary schools will receive their DSA-Sec results from PPSB via email. Secondary schools will be able to download the list of successful DSA-Sec students allocated to them using the Placement System for Secondary Schools (PSSS).

Successful DSA-Sec Students. Students who took PSLE and are successful in the DSA-Sec are NOT allowed to participate in the S1 Posting and NOT allowed to transfer to another school after the release of the PSLE results. However, if they are eligible for third language and/or Posting Group options, they may enter these options during the School Choice Submission period via the S1 Posting Portal.

Unsuccessful DSA-Sec Students. Students who are unsuccessful in the DSA-Sec will be notified to participate in the S1 Posting to submit school choices.


Useful MOE weblinks


DSA-Sec Main Webpage

https://www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec

Instructions on Application (Mainstream students)

https://go.gov.sg/dsa-sec-application

Instructions on Application (Non-Mainstream Students)

https://go.gov.sg/nmsdsa-sec-application

Direct to DSA-Sec Portal (Mainstream Students)

*go live on 7 May 2025, 11am

https://go.gov.sg/apply-dsa-sec

Direct to DSA-Sec Portal (Non-Mainstream Students)

*go live on 7 May 2025, 11am

https://go.gov.sg/apply-dsa-sec-nms

DSA-Sec iFAQs

https://go.gov.sg/dsa-secfaqs

DSA-Sec SchoolFinder

https://go.gov.sg/dsa-secschfinder