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DSA-Junior Colleges

Applicants are encouraged to choose schools wisely based on their aspirations, aptitudes, strengths, and interests, bearing in mind Â鶹Éç’s IB requirements, and the programmes available to develop the area of talent.

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Following eligibility confirmation, applicants can select either the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or the International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP).

2026 Preparation Notes and Checklist

All Applicants

  • At least 16 years old (born in 2010)
  • Studying in a local MOE mainstream secondary school and taking the Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level examinations in 2026
  • Students who are enrolled in their current school via the 6-year IP programme areÌýnot eligible to apply.

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DetermineÌýwhichÌýIB trackÌýyou would like to apply for:

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
  • International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP).Ìý

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Learn more about the IBDP and IBCP here.

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Note: You may apply for up toÌýTWOÌý(2) art forms only and up toÌýONEÌý(1) IB track only.

  • The application is now closed.
  • Submit your application before 8 May, 5:00 pm (SGT). If you have not submitted by then, you will not be able to do so.
  • Submit early. No extensions or late submissions will be accepted.
  • Submit only ONE (1) application. Duplicate submissions will not be assessed.
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Applying to TWO (2) Art Forms

  • You may apply for up to 2 art forms in ONE application. Select both when prompted.
  • If you are planning to apply to 2 art forms, submit your application only when you have decided which art form(s) to apply to.
  • No appeals will be considered for additional submissions.
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Important Note

  • It takes about 30 minutes to complete the entire application, provided that the portfolio component and all required documents have been prepared in advance.
  • No appeals for late or incomplete applications will be considered.
  • All Visual Arts applicants who have submitted their application successfully by 8 May, 5:00 pm (SGT) must attend a shortlisting activity on Saturday, 16 May, in person at Â鶹Éç.
  • We advise applicants to keep this day clear of other activities as there will be no make-up sessions.
  • The schedule will be emailed on 13 May from 6:00 pm onwards to the email address of the parent listed under ‘Primary Contact’ in the application form.Ìý
  • All Visual Arts applicants must attend the session that they are scheduled for in person at Â鶹Éç.
  • We regret that due to the volume of applications received, requests for a change of session will not be allowed.
  • Applicants who do not attend or complete the activity will not be considered for shortlisting.Ìý
  • There are no make-up sessions for this activity.

The shortlisting outcome will be emailed on 5 June from 6:00 pm onwards to the email address of the parent listed under ‘Primary Contact’ in the application form.Ìý

Shortlisted applicants only

The TA schedule will be emailed on 17 June from 6:00 pm onwards to the email address of the parent listed under ‘Primary Contact’ in the application form.Ìý

All TA activities will take place at Â鶹Éç.

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1. Visual Arts, Film, Music: All TA activities will take place between 23 June and 26 June.Ìý

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2. Literary Arts, Theatre: Individual audition/portfolio presentation, interview and group activities will take place on 30 June. All other activities will take place between 23 June and 26 June.Ìý

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3. Dance: Audition, interview and group activities components will take place on 1 July. All other activities will take place between 23 June and 26 June.Ìý

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AttendÌýallÌýscheduled TA activities comprising:

  • Individual audition/portfolio presentation and interview
  • Group activities
  • Panel Interview
  • Online questionnaires
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Note

  1. Shortlisted for 1 artform: attend 2 days of TA
  2. Shortlisted for 2 artforms: attend 3 days of TA

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You are advised not to make travel plans during this period, as auditions will not be conducted outside of the scheduled dates.

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IMPORTANT:
Shortlisted applicantsÌýmustÌýattend and completeÌýallÌýscheduled TA activities. Incomplete attendance will result in disqualification.

The final TA outcome will be emailed on 25 August from 6:00 pm onwards to the email address of the parent listed under ‘Primary Contact’ in the application form.Ìý

Confirmed Offer Candidates

SubmitÌýyourÌýAcceptance FormÌýto the school.

Confirmed Candidates

CompleteÌýyour admission registration online.

The decision of the Selection Panel is final. The School reserves the right not to release the results and/or the reasons for non-selection of applicants. The School maintains strict confidentiality on all information provided to us during the TA applications and TA auditions. Hence, we regret that we will not provide any feedback on the application and/or outcome.

Â鶹Éç conductsÌýONEÌý(1) Admission Exercise a year through the Talent Academy (TA). Please refer to the DSA-JCÌýHow To ApplyÌýtab for more information on the application process and the timeline to take note of.

Parents and pupils are encouraged to choose schools wisely based on the pupil’s aptitudes and strengths, bearing in mind Â鶹Éç’s academic and non-academic requirements, and the programmes available to develop the area of talent.

All shortlisted DSA-JC applicants must complete all TA activities within the stipulated time. TA activities will include the following:

  • Individual audition/portfolio presentation and interview
  • Group activities
  • Panel interview
  • Online questionnaires
There is no TA Registration Fee applicable.
No, there isn’t. For Sec 4 Express and Sec 5 Normal Academic pupils studying in a local MOE mainstream secondary school and taking the GCE ‘O’ Level examinations in 2024, application to Â鶹Éç is only available through the DSA-JC exercise. No application is available post-‘O’ Levels.
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Applicants must meet the following:

  • Secondary 4 Express pupils studying in a local MOE mainstream secondary school and will be taking the Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level examinations, or
  • Secondary 5 Normal Academic pupils studying in a local MOE mainstream secondary school and will be taking the Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level examinations
  • Students who are enrolled in their current school via the 6-year IP programme are notÌýeligible to apply
The application is open to Singaporeans, Singapore Permanent-Residents, and Foreigners who meet the eligibility criteria stated in the first question of this section.
  • You areÌýnotÌýeligible to apply via the DSA-JC exercise as you will not be taking the local GCE ‘O’ Levels examinations.
  • If you are at least 16 years old and will be completing Grade 10 by December, you may apply via the Non-DSA category. Learn more about the Non-DSAÌýApplication Process.
As you will be required to take a Group 6 subject at Higher Level, having a degree of prior knowledge and skills in the art form will better support your learning. Please refer to theÌýPreparation Notes and Checklist for the details.

The art forms available for admission to Year 5 are:

IBDP track

  • Dance
  • Literary Arts (currently offered at Standard Level only)
  • Film
  • Music (Performance)
  • Theatre
  • Visual Arts


IBCP track

  • Dance
  • Music (Performance) or Music (Composition)
  • Theatre
  • Visual Arts


Applicants may apply to up toÌýTWOÌý(2) art forms only. Applicants may apply forÌýONEÌý(1) IB track only.

Applicants only need to submitÌýONEÌý(1) application for BOTH artforms.

Applicants may apply for up toÌýTWO (2) art forms only.
No. Applicants may only apply toÌýONE (1) IB track only.
  • Application is done online via the TA Portal. You will need to register for an account before you can log in to complete the application form.
  • You must download theÌýPreparation Notes and ChecklistÌýrelevant to the art form that you are applying for to find out what you need to prepare for your portfolio submission, as well as the supporting documents required for submission.
  • If you are applying to TWO (2) art forms, you only need to submit ONE (1) application. Choose the two art forms when prompted. You will notÌýbe able to go back and amend your choices once you have confirmed your selection(s).
  • You willÌýnotÌýbe able to apply for a second art form if you have already chosen and confirmed an art form or have submitted an application for the first art form.
  • You will not be able to cancel/withdraw your application once you have confirmed your selections.
  • It takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete the entire application for one art form, provided that the portfolio component and all supporting documents have been prepared in advance.
  • Applicants are advised to submit their applications early, as the TA Portal may experience slower connectivity due to high traffic towards the close of the application period.
  • Incomplete applications will be disqualified. Appeals for late submissions will not be considered.
  • Please refer to the DSA-JCÌýHow To ApplyÌýtab for more information on application process and the timeline to take note of.

We regret that we are unable to provide in-person support. Please email us at sa@sota.edu.sg for technical support and we will do our best to assist you.

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Log in to the TA Portal and:

  • check the status of your shortlisting outcome, and
  • download yourÌýTA ScheduleÌýto find out the TA dates/days that you are allocated to. Do note that these may take place over multiple days.
  • check the ‘Announcement’ tab to learn more about your TA Schedule
  • If you are shortlisted for 1 art form you will need to complete the following:
    • An art form audition or presentation and interview
    • Group activities
    • A panel interview
    • Online questionnaires

  • If you are shortlisted for 2 art forms you will need to complete the following:
    • Two art forms auditions or presentations and interviews
    • Group activities
    • A panel interview (same interview for both shortlisted artforms, only required to take this ONCE)
    • Online questionnaires (same questionnaires for both shortlisted artforms, only required to take this ONCE)

  • Shortlisted applicants must complete all their scheduled activities within the stipulated time. Absence during any part of the TA will disqualify the application.
No. All TA schedules are arranged by Â鶹Éç and no change of dates is allowed. Please refer to the DSA-JCÌýHow To Apply tab for more information on the application process and the timeline to take note of.
You must log in to the TA Portal to check the status of your final TA outcome. Please refer to the DSA-JCÌýHow To Apply tab for more information on application process and the timeline to take note of.
  • You must exercise your option and submit the acceptance form to Â鶹Éç during the Acceptance Stage
  • Qualify for the Junior College Stream based on your ‘O’ Level examinations results
Yes. Absence during any part of the TA will disqualify the application. Shortlisted candidates must attend and complete all their scheduled activities. There will not be any make-up auditions.
We understand your request for feedback in order to help you improve in your artistic journey. The school maintains strict confidentiality about the audition procedures and criteria for the Talent Academy, to ensure and maintain the authenticity of performances and portfolios at future auditions. As such, we regret that we are unable to share any feedback.
Regrettably, no. Admission to the school is highly competitive, as such the School evaluates every candidate very carefully based on a rigorous assessment of all shortlisted candidates during the Talent Academy (TA). Candidates are assessed via solo auditions or portfolio presentations depending on the art form, as well as group workshops, exercises and interviews. We are only able to offer candidates who have performed consistently well across the assessed areas. The school would have thoroughly considered each candidate’s TA assessment and therefore, the decision is final.

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