Direct School Admission

The annual DSA-Sec Exercise allows Primary 6 students to apply to a participating secondary school based on their diverse talents and potential, beyond their performance at the PSLE. Students can consider applying for a secondary school that offers their talent area through DSA-Sec. Upon admission, students develop these talents further in their secondary school. In accepting an offer of admission through DSA-Sec, students are expressing a commitment to study in that school to develop their talent in the chosen area.

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.

Direct School Admission (DSA) to Bowen Secondary School

Bowen welcomes students who are currently in Primary 6 (or the equivalent) to apply under DSA-Sec for entry to Secondary 1 in Bowen. Bowen is committed to developing students to their fullest potential in both their areas of talent and their studies.

We strongly encourage those with talents in the following areas to apply for admission to join our Bowen community:

DSA (Entrepreneurship & Innovation / Leadership & Uniformed Groups)

We offer DSA for Boys and Girls in:

• Entrepreneurship

• Community Youth Leadership

The programme taps on Bowen’s flagship ChANgeMakers programme.

ChANgeMakers aims to nurture Bowenians to advocate social causes and become value creators for Singapore through:

• A structured 4-year programme which involves them in authentic and relevant social needs in the community.

• Opportunities to lead and serve at school and community level (e.g. with our wide range of community partners).

• Courses and workshops (e.g. Design Thinking).

DSA (Performing Arts / Sports and Games)

We offer DSA for Boys and Girls in:

• Marching Band

• Badminton

• Football

The programme aims to develop students’ talents and potential in the above performing arts and sports categories through:

• Quality and rigorous training by experienced coaches.

• Extensive range of competition opportunities.

• Courses and workshops for student-athletes.

Selection Criteria

• Exemplary conduct in primary school and,

  

  DSA Selection Criteria, Selection Process and Key Dates

Centralised DSA-Sec Application Process

For 2024, application for DSA-Sec can be submitted through the online DSA-Sec Portal.

The application is free-of-charge and will be open from 7 May 2024, 11am to 3rd June 2024, 3pm

For more details, please refer to MOE website – https://www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec

*Other applicants not studying in MOE mainstream primary schools will need to apply for a Registration Number to access the DSA-Sec Portal. For more details, please refer to MOE website – https://go.gov.sg/nmsdsa-sec-application

Selection Process & Key Dates