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Non-DSA (Year 5)

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.

Non-DSA applicants to Â鶹Éç must meet specific eligibility criteria. 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), and
  • Studying in an international school in Singapore and completing Grade 10 by December 2026, or
  • International students completing Grade 10 by December 2026, or
  • Returning Singaporeans or Returning Singapore Permanent Residents completing Grade 10 by December 2026.
  • Interested applicants should only submit their applications if they can start school in January 2027.Ìý
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DetermineÌýwhichÌýIB trackÌýyou would like to apply for:

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

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Learn more about IBDP and IBCP here.

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

  • The application form will open on 30 March at 9:00 am sharp only.
  • SingPass holders: Apply Ìý
  • Non-SingPass holders & Legal Guardians: Apply
  • Submit your application before 8 May, 5:00 pm (SGT).
  • The application form will automatically close at 5:00 pm (SGT). Applicants who are in the midst of completing the form will not be able to submit their application when this happens. Applicants are advised to submit their application early, as no extension of the deadline will be granted.

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Applying to TWO (2) Art Forms

  • If you are applying to TWO (2) art forms, you only need to submit ONE (1) application. Choose the two art forms when prompted.
  • If you have submitted more than 1 application, only the first submitted application will be assessed.

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Important Note

  • It takes about 30 minutes to complete the entire application for ONE (1) art form, provided that the portfolio component and all required documents have been prepared in advance.
  • Appeals for late submissions and applications will not be considered.
  • You are not required to apply via the MOE DSA-Sec Portal.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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.

All TA activities will take place at Â鶹Éç

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

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

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

AttendÌýallÌýscheduled TA activities comprising:

  • Individual audition/portfolio presentation and interview
  • Group activities
  • Panel Interview
  • Online questionnaires
  • Entrance assessmentsÌý
  1. IBCP: English
  2. IBDP: English, Mathematics, ScienceÌý
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ÌýMake payment for the entrance assessment fee:
  • IBDP Applicants – S$60.00Ìý
  • IBCP Applicants – S$30.00Ìý
  • Mode of payment to be advised.

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  1. Shortlisted for 1 artform: attend 3 days of TA
  2. Shortlisted for 2 artforms: attend 4 days of TA

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

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.

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 Non-DSAÌýHow 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 non-DSA 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
  • Entrance tests for English and Mathematics (IBCP track), set at Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ level, or
  • English, Mathematics and Science (Year 5 IBDP track) set at the local secondary express level or Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ level
  • An entrance test fee of S$30.00 (Year 5 IBCP), or
  • S$60.00 (Year 5 IBDP) is applicable


Applicants areÌýnot requiredÌýto take the AEIS or SPERS test for admission to Â鶹Éç.

There is no TA Registration Fee applicable. There is an entrance test fee of S$30.00 or S$60.00 applicable for shortlisted Non-DSA Year 5 applicants.

Applicants may refer to the Secondary 4 Express or GCE ‘O’ level assessment books. Download theÌýPreparation Notes and ChecklistÌýto learn more.

No, there isn’t. Â鶹Éç only runsÌýONE (1) Admission Exercise each year.
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Students must have studied at least a year at Foundation level (years 1 to 3) in Â鶹Éç before entering Year 4 (Pre-IB level).

Applicants must meet the following:

  • At least 16 years old, and
  • Studying in a local International School and Completing Grade 10 by December; or
  • Returning Singaporean/Singapore Permanent Residents studying overseas and completing Grade 10 by December; or
  • International Students completing Grade 10 by December and can start school in January
No, you may only apply via theÌýDSA-JC exercise.
The application is open to Singaporeans, Singapore Permanent-Residents, and Foreigners who meet the eligibility criteria stated in the answers of the previous 3 questions.
As you are applying for admission to Year 5, you must have advanced skills in the art form that you are applying for. 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 toÌýTWOÌý(2) art forms only.

Applicants only need to submitÌýONEÌý(1) application for both art forms.
No. Applicants may only apply toÌýONE (1) IB track only.
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  • 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 theÌýÌýrelevant 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 2 art forms when prompted. You willÌýnotÌýbe 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 supporting documents and portfolio submission 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 Non-DSA How 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.

You may refer to theÌýÌýfor assistance.
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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 Non-DSAÌýHow To Apply tab for more information on the application process and the timeline to take note of.
Â鶹Éç would have carefully considered each application, and as such, the decision is final.
You must log in to the TA Portal to check the status of your final TA outcome. Please refer to the Non-DSAÌýHow To Apply tab for more information on application process and the timeline to take note of.
Submit the Acceptance Form to Â鶹Éç by the deadline given in order to complete your registration to Â鶹Éç.
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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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