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IP DSA

Primary 6 students with talents in sports, arts, or STEM can apply to join NJC's 6-year Integrated Programme via DSA-Sec. Applications open on 6 May 2026.

Last updated 31 July 2026

Integrated Programme (Direct School Admission)

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Direct School Admission into 6-year IP Programme for Academic Year 2027 - DSA-Sec Exercise 2026

The Direct School Admission-Sec (DSA-Sec) Exercise is conducted annually. We invite all interested 2026 Primary 6 students to apply for National Junior College’s 6-year Integrated Programme via the DSA-Sec Exercise.

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 National Junior College via DSA-Sec are expected to honour their commitment to the school for the duration of the six-year Integrated Programme, and participate in the activities related to the talent they are selected for throughout Junior High (i.e. Years 1 – 4).

Talent Areas 

We invite students with special talents and/or achievements in the following areas to apply:

DSA talent areas and associated CCAs or programmes at NJC

Co-Curricular Activities
Please refer to this page for a description of CCAs offered in NJC.

Sports and Games
Basketball
Canoeing
Cross Country; Track and Field
Shooting
Softball 
Squash

Performing Arts 
Choir
Chinese Dance
Chinese Orchestra
Concert Band
Guitar Ensemble
Indian Dance
Malay Dance
Modern Dance (Western Dance)
String Ensemble

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

 

Science for Sustainable Development
(will be required to be engaged in and lead STEM-based activities for 4 years in Junior High)

Visual Arts, Design and Media

MOE Art Elective Programme 
(will be required to take Art as an academic subject for 4 years in Junior High)

Selection Process

Applicants will be shortlisted and selected based on the following overarching criteria:

  1. Demonstrate passion for and commitment to grow in the area of interest;

  2. Exemplify and role model positive character traits, including resilience, motivation and integrity;

  3. Display a commitment to contribute to NJC, through the area of interest as well as other opportunities to serve; and

  4. Possess good academic potential to thrive in the Integrated Programme.

as well as criteria specific to each talent area.

Please read through the criteria carefully for each talent area. It also shows the portfolio requirements for the talent areas that require portfolio submission.

Application

Applications for the DSA-Sec are free-of-charge and must be submitted through the online DSA-Sec Portal. Applications open on 6 May 2026 (Wed), 11 am and close on 2 Jun 2026 (Tue), 4.30 pm.

Applicants not studying in MOE mainstream primary schools need to apply for a registration number to access the DSA-Sec Portal.

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.

Applicants will be notified via email by early August if they have been shortlisted to undergo DSA selection. All applicants will receive their application outcomes between 17 and 28 August 2026.

Enquiries 

If you have any enquiries on DSA-Sec, you may call our General Office at 6466 1144 during office hours (9 am to 5 pm) or drop us an email at njc@moe.edu.sg with the subject “DSA-Sec”.

We thank you for your interest in National Junior College.