Direct School Admission

DSA Application

In Zhenghua Secondary, we envision every student in the school to be Dynamic Learners, Exemplary Leaders and Thoughtful Contributors. We create ample opportunities for our students to develop their leadership competencies and take on leadership roles through CCA and other school signature programmes. Students who join us through DSA will have the opportunities to further develop their talent areas under the guidance of our dedicated teachers, experienced instructors, and enjoy the camaraderie of committed peers. Prospective students can also look forward to representing the school in competitions, performances and overseas trips.

Talent areas offered

Zhenghua Secondary welcomes promising Primary 6 students with strong leadership attributes and of exemplary conduct to participate in the school’s 2024 Direct School Admission (DSA) exercise for admission to the 2025 Secondary One intake.

Zhenghua will be offering DSA places for boys and girls in the following talent areas:

DSA Main Category	DSA Talent Area	Nature
Leadership and Uniformed Groups	Leadership	Boys, Girls
Performing Arts	Dance – Malay	Boys, Girls
Performing Arts	Dance – Modern/Contemporary	Boys, Girls
Sports and Games	Volleyball	Boys, Girls

DSA Selection Criteria and Process

In general, we are looking for students who are passionate, positive and have the potential to excel in their respective talent areas to join the school.

Talent Areas	CCA	Selection Criteria	Selection Process
Leadership – Student Council	Students will be given a choice to select their CCA.	Applicants should demonstrate all or some of the following in their respective talent areas, - a keen interest and passion - potential and aptitude to excel - positive attitude towards learning - positive demeanour and behaviour with exemplary conduct	Every shortlisted applicant will have to complete a performance task in the selected talent area and go through an interview.



Dance – Malay Dance - Modern / Contemporary Volleyball	Dance Volleyball

Please note that meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the student will be shortlisted/given an offer.

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.

DSA-Sec Application Process:

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 3 June 2024, 3pm.

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

Below is the brief timeline for the whole application process.

Period	Application Process
Jan to May	Parents and students explore preferred schools for DSA.
Thursday, 7 May 2024 to Monday 3 June 2024	Submission of your child’s application online through the DSA-Sec Portal by 3pm on Monday, 3 June 2024.
24 June 2024 to 9 September 2024	Applicants are to attend interview and selection session conducted by the school. We will inform all applicants their interview and selection dates once we process all the applications. All applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application after the interview and selection. Selected students will receive DSA-Sec offers directly from schools by early September.
21 to 25 October 2024	Applicants to choose up to 3 school choices in order of preference via the DSA-Sec portal.
Late Nov	Applicants will receive school allocation along with PSLE results.

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 expected to honour their commitment to the school, and participate in the activities related to the talent they are selected for from year 1-4 in Zhenghua Secondary.

For enquiries and clarifications, please contact the following personnel,

Mr Robin Goh Jin Quan, HOD / PE and CCA

robin_goh@schools.gov.sg

Photos for the different talent areas:

Student Leaders Exco Members