Direct School Admissions (DSA)
Apply for DSA at CHIJ Katong Convent via the online portal from 6 May to 2 June 2026. Primary 6 girls with talents in Performing Arts, Sports, Language, or Visual Arts are welcome to apply.
CHIJ Katong Convent (KC) welcomes students currently studying in Primary 6 to apply for admission into KC 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.
Please click on the Main DSA Category to access the respective Talent Area for the Criteria and Selection*.
1 . Performing Arts (opens in new tab); or
2 . Sports and Games (opens in new tab); or
3 . Language and Humanities (opens in new tab); or
4 . Visual Arts, Design and Media (opens in new tab)
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.
*meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the student will be shortlisted/given an offer.
Breakdown of Direct School Admission (DSA) Categories and Eligible Talent Domains
DSA Main Category | Sub Category | DSA Talent Area |
|---|---|---|
Visual Arts, Design and Media | Visual Arts | Visual Arts. |
Language and Humanities | Debate and Public Speaking | Debate and Public Speaking |
Sports and Games | Track & Field | Track & Field |
Performing Arts | Dance
| Modern Dance |
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 6 May 2026, 11am to 2 Jun 2026, 4.30pm. For more details, please refer to MOE website – www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec (opens in new tab).
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 the school via DSA are required to honour their commitment to the school and participate in the activities related to the talent they are selected for throughout their years in the school.
All applicants will receive their application outcomes between 17 and 28 Aug 2026.
Contact Details
For any queries pertaining to the DSA-Sec Exercise at CHIJ Katong Convent, please contact:
Email: chijktcs@moe.edu.sg (opens in new tab)
Please indicate “DSA Enquiry – Name of Applicant” in the email subject.
Thank you.