DSA 2025 | Direct School Admission Process & Timeline

While the official DSA application dates have yet to be released, the overall timeline has remained fairly consistent over the years.

Below is a typical DSA timeline:

January - May

Explore school choices - If your child hasn’t decided on a school yet, keep an eye out for school open houses happening in April and May. Visiting different schools will give you a better idea of what each one offers and help you see whether it’s a good fit for your child.

May - June

Apply - After exploring your options and shortlisting suitable schools, you can submit your child’s application through the DSA-Sec Portal.

June - August

Attend interviews, auditions or trials - Each school has its own selection process, so be sure to check the individual school websites for specific details. If shortlisted, your child will need to attend interviews, auditions, or trials conducted by the respective schools.

September

Results - Students will receive DSA-Sec offers / waitlist / rejection from schools directly.

October

Select preferred school - Select up to three schools in order of preference through the DSA-Sec Portal.
Just a heads-up: you’ll need to choose the school before the PSLE results are out.

November

Receive school allocation results - School allocation results will be released together with the PSLE results. To secure the confirmed offer, your child needs to get a PSLE score that qualifies for a Posting Group offered by the school.





Here are some helpful videos on the DSA process that you might find useful—do take some time to watch them!

DSA: Additional stress for Singaporean kids and parents?


Singapore 2024 DSA detailed Step


2024 PSLE | A Must-Read Guide for Parents: Navigating the DSA School Selection Process


What You Need to Know About DSA-Sec!