DSA Information (2027 Intake)

Direct School Admission-Secondary (DSA-Sec) Exercise

At Temasek Secondary School, we are guided by our school motto “We Care” to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment that develops every child holistically. To us, each child is unique and providing them with the optimum learning experiences would bring out their talent and imbue them with the character and values that would enable them to thrive and learn for life. Here, we are always on the lookout for driven individuals who demonstrate character traits like resilience and empathy as well as cherish our school values of Teamwork, Performance Excellence, Integrity and Care to join our school through the Direct Schools Admission (DSA) exercise held once each year.

Primary 6 students are welcome to participate in the DSA-Sec Exercise and successful applicants will join Temasek Secondary School in January 2027.

For more information on this year’s DSA-Sec Exercise for Sec 1 admission for 2027, please refer to MOE’s DSA centralised application portal. https://www.moe.gov.sg/secondary/dsa ↗ (opens in new tab)

DSA-Sec to Temasek Secondary School: Domains and Criteria

In line with the school’s focus on holistic development to nurture leaders of Character and Intellect, we are looking for promising Primary 6 students who demonstrate talent and interest in the following:

Successful applicants will be enrolled in Temasek Secondary School in January 2027.

Students will be assessed on their ability in the talent and leadership areas so that they are well positioned to benefit from the curriculum offered at Temasek Secondary School.

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.

Generally, students should possess:

• Good character to positively impact others

• Commitment to excellence in academic and co-curricular areas (including but not limited to co-curricular activities and community involvement)

• Leadership potential with the commitment to serve the CCA, School and Community

• Passion for life and learning

*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.

Important dates to note

More information will be shared in May 2026.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified via email of the date and time to attend the audition/trial/selection test via email.

Shortlisted candidates for the auditions/trials will be informed via email.

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.

Note: Meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the student will be shortlisted/be given an offer. The decision of the Selection Panel on the DSA-Sec application is final. The school reserves the right not to release the reasons for non-selection of applicants and/or the results of the trials/auditions/aptitude test and/or the interview.

Students who are successfully admitted to the school via DSA are expected to honour their commitment to the school, and participate in the training/activities related to the DSA talent they are selected for from year 1-4.

Information and Application:

·       Application Process for DSA Sec 1 Admission 2027 (Please check again in May 2026)

·       Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) (Please check again in May 2026)

For further enquiries, please contact Ms Kamilah at 6449 5020 (General Office) or email to temasek_ss@moe.edu.sg ↗ (opens in new tab). Kindly indicate “DSA 2027 Application Enquiry” in your email subject.

Find out more about Temasek Secondary School's DSA opportunities in during our DSA Online Outreach here.

You can also find out more about our DSA Offerings here:

• Choir DSA

• Dance DSA

• Drama DSA

• Shooting DSA

• Student Leadership DSA

Our students and student leaders will share with you what it means to be in a CCA/leadership group!

• Choir CCA

• Dance CCA

• Drama CCA

• Shooting CCA

• Student Leadership LEAD@TMS