CHIJ Katong Convent (KC) welcomes students currently studying in Primary 6 to apply for admission into KC in 2022 via the Direct School Admission (DSA) Exercise.

We are looking for girls with special talents who will contribute to the dynamic and vibrant community at KC.

You are eligible to apply if you have special talent or ability in:

Performing Arts; or
Sports and Games; or
Language and Humanities; or
Visual Arts, Design and Media

Selection Criteria & Process

In view of the COVID-19 situation, to ensure the safety of the DSA applicants, MOE is reviewing the selection process for the 2021 DSA-Sec. More details will be updated on our website by early-June.

DSA Main Category	Sub Category	DSA Talent Area	Selection Criteria
			Ability In	Achievements
Visual Arts, Design and Media	Visual Arts	Visual Arts. Including but not limited to drawing, illustration, painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, videography, the applied arts such as design and media.	Display artistic talent and potential in the visual arts beyond the abilities of students in the same age group, with sustained interest and motivation in the art form.	Top honours or awards won at national or inter- school visual arts competitions, and/or A current portfolio¹ of a varied and sustained body of artistic work produced over the last 3 years or longer, and/or Active and consistent contribution to communities through visual arts projects.
Language and Humanities	Debate and Public Speaking	Debate and Public Speaking	Training in English language debate or public speaking	Represented School in National Debate or Oratorical Competitions, and/or Carried out Master of Ceremony Duties for School or National Events e.g. Sports Day, and/or Outstanding Individual Talent
Sports and Games	Track & Field	Track & Field	Sprints, Long Distance running, Throws and Jumps	Represented school, Singapore Schools, National Sports Association or Singapore in Zonal, National Inter-school Sports & Games, Regional or International Sports & Games, and is medically fit to participate in sports
Sports and Games	Badminton	Badminton	Competitive game of Badminton	Represented school, Singapore Schools, National Sports Association or Singapore in Zonal, National Inter-school Sports & Games, Regional or International Sports & Games, and is medically fit to participate in sports
Sports and Games	Bowling	Bowling	Competitive game of Bowling	Represented school, Singapore Schools, National Sports Association or Singapore in Zonal, National Inter-school Sports & Games, Regional or International Sports & Games, and is medically fit to participate in sports
Sports and Games	Floorball	Floorball	Competitive game of Floorball	Represented school, National Sports Association or Singapore in Zonal, National Inter-school Sports & Games, Regional or International Sports & Games, and is medically fit to participate in sports
Performing Arts	Dance	Modern Dance	Training in dance preferred Participation in SYF preferred	Represented School in National Competitions and won awards, and/or Outstanding Individual Talent and is medically fit to participate in physical activity.
Performing Arts	Drama	English Drama	Training in English speech and drama preferred Participation in SYF preferred	Represented School in National Competitions and won awards, and/or Outstanding Individual Talent
Performing Arts	Drama	Chinese Drama	Training in Chinese speech and drama preferred Participation in SYF preferred	Represented School in National Competitions and won awards, and/or Outstanding Individual Talent
Performing Arts	Music	Chinese Orchestra	Ability to play a Chinese Orchestra instrument preferred Participation in SYF preferred	Represented School in National Competitions and won awards, and/or Outstanding Individual Talent
Performing Arts	Music	Concert Band	Ability to play a Concert Band instrument preferred Participation in SYF preferred	Represented School in National Competitions and won awards, and/or Outstanding Individual Talent
Performing Arts	Music	Choir	Ability to sight-read and sing classically preferred Participation in SYF preferred	Represented School in National Competitions and won awards, and/or Outstanding Individual Talent

¹ Instructions on e-portfolio submission for Visual Arts:

These should be a collection of well curated works done by the applicant that would display their progress, ability and creativity in visual art over the last 2-3 years (2019 - 2021). Applicants can also include any other items they deem relevant to the success of their application.
Can be in PowerPoint or PDF format with the following file-naming convention:
Student’s Current School Name _Student’s Name _Visual Arts

Email the file (<20MB) to chijktcs@moe.edu.sg
Please note: E-portfolios submitted will only be used for DSA selection purpose and will be deleted after selection is completed

Note: Meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the student will be shortlisted/given an offer.

Application Procedure

Application for DSA-Sec can be submitted through the online DSA-Sec Portal. The application is free-of-charge and will be open from 5 May 2021, 11 am to 1 June 2021, 3pm. For more details, please refer to MOE website – www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec.

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.

Applicants are to note that:

Successful DSA-Sec candidates are NOT allowed to participate in the Secondary One posting exercise to opt for secondary schools; and are also NOT allowed to transfer to another school after the release of the PSLE results. They are expected to honour the commitment to the posted DSA school for the duration of the programme admitted to.

CHIJ KC reserves the right not to release the results and reasons for non-selection. Do note that all documents submitted in connection with the application are non-returnable.

Contact Details

HOD PE & CCA

Ms Priscilla Humphries

Tel: 6448 6433 Ext 131

Email: priscilla_humphries@moe.edu.sg

Updated: 5 May 2021

Direct School Admissions (DSA)