Performing Arts

DSA PERFORMING ARTS

(GUZHENG AND SYMPHONIC BAND)

DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION (DSA) EXERCISE 2024

The Guzheng Ensemble and Concert Band are well-established Performing Arts Groups in Presbyterian High School. Members demonstrate outstanding artistic accomplishments and have excelled at the Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation.

The training programmes are carefully planned for optimal implementation to achieve the highest level of musicianship. The CCAs develop student leaders who live out the school values of Resilience, Integrity, Courage, Empathy, and Excellence. The school also provides members with multiple opportunities to pursue their passion and contribute to the school and community through their creativity and artistic talents.

DSA EXPECTATION

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

SELECTION CRITERIA

CCA ACHIEVEMENT

Students should have participated in the CCA applied for in their Primary School and have a strong aesthetics background and interest in music.

MUSIC BACKGROUND

Students should preferably possess graded examination certificates for practical skills from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM), Trinity College, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) or other recognised instrument examining boards.

CHARACTER

Students should possess a positive attitude and a sense of commitment, as described by their Primary School instructors and teachers.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Parents and students are encouraged to choose schools wisely based on the student’s aptitude and strengths, bearing in mind the schools’ academic and non-academic requirements, and the programmes available to develop the area of talent.

Application for DSA-Sec must be submitted through the online DSA-Sec Portal. The application is free-of-charge and will be open from 7 May 2024, 11am to 3 June 2024, 3pm. For more details, please refer to MOE website at www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec-application

If you have any queries, please call the General Office at 6454 3722.

SELECTION DETAILS

Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 12 July to attend an audition and interview scheduled between 12 July and 29 August 2024 at Presbyterian High School.

Attendance is compulsory for shortlisted candidates.

All auditions and interviews will be done in person.

General Ability Tests (GAT) and Higher Ability Selection Tests (HAST) will not be included in our selection process.

Please note that meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the student will be shortlisted/given an offer.

The selection criteria and process for the talent areas will be updated by 6 May 2024. For more information on DSA-Sec, please refer to the MOE website at https://www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec

Students successfully allocated to their DSA-Sec schools will NOT be allowed to participate in the annual S1 Posting to opt for secondary schools, and are expected to honour the commitment to the allocated DSA-Sec school for the entire duration of the programme. However, if they are eligible for third language and /or Posting Group options, they may enter these options during the School Choice Submission period via the S1 Posting.

They will also NOT be allowed to transfer to another school after the release of the PSLE results.

DSA TIMELINE 2024