Direct School Admission through CCA (Physical Sports)

Talent Area: CCA - Physical Sports

Introduction

The Physical Sports DSA student will be able to pursue his sporting passion holistically, develop his skills and knowledge, specific to his sport, setting personal challenges and achieving sporting excellence, anchored on school values.

The Physical Sports Development Programme will provide learning opportunities for students to learn and apply sports-specific skills in their talent areas. The emphasis will be on learning and enjoyment through developmentally appropriate experiences. Specialised and intensive training for high performance will also be planned for developmentally faster students to achieve sporting excellence.

Students who join us through DSA will have the opportunities to further develop their areas of talent under the guidance of our dedicated teachers, experienced instructors, and build strong camaraderie with their committed peers. Students can also look forward to representing the school in the National School Games (NSG) and other external competitions.

Changkat will be offering DSA places to boys and girls in the following areas of talent:

Photo 1: Badminton doubles during National School Games (NSG)

Photo 2: Badminton singles during National School Games (NSG)

Photo 3: Netball game during Springfield Challenge

Photo 4: Netball game during Changkat Challenge

Photo 5: Track & Field athletes training in school

Photo 6: Track & Field athlete training at Bedok Stadium

Photo 7: NSG Track & Field B Division Girls 4 x 400m relay finals at Sports Hub

Admission Criteria

Please note that 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 opened from 7 May 2024 to 3 Jun 2024. For more details, please refer to MOE website - www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec.

Applicants from MOE mainstream primary schools: Parent may log in directly to DSA-Sec Portal at www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec
Only one parent’s SingPass is required. Parents/ guardians who are unable to apply online can approach their child’s primary school for assistance.

Other applicants not studying in MOE mainstream primary schools: They need to apply for a Registration Number (RGxxxxxxx) before they can apply through the DSA-Sec Portal. Schools may refer them to MOE website at: https://go.gov.sg/nmsdsa-sec-application

Students can indicate up to three choices (maximum of two choices for the same school under two different talent areas).

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 expected to honour their commitment to the school, and participate in the activities related to the talent they are selected for from year 1-4.

The application timeline for 2024 is as follows:

Why join us?

In Changkat Changi Secondary School, we believe that we do not just focus on results achieved at National Examinations, we also recognise students who have a diverse range of achievements and talents. Our team of dedicated teachers and experienced coaches are committed to help our students develop their sporting talents and potential, through a school-based sports development programme and external competitive exposures for long-term athlete development.

FAQ

1. How many places can CCSS offer in DSA Exercise?
All secondary schools can admit up to 20% of their 2024 S1 non-Integrated Programme (non-IP) intake via the DSA-Sec. This allows students to better access school programmes to grow their talents and interests through DSA.

2. How does it value-add to my child?

Your child will be allocated to the CCA which they are being offered to and be further developed in their area of talent. They will also be given opportunities to participate in external competitions including the National School Games.

3. My child is an international student / Home-schooled / returning Singapore Citizen / SPR not studying in a local school. Can he/she apply for DSA?

Other applicants not studying in MOE mainstream primary schools need to apply for a Registration Number (RGxxxxxxx) before they can apply through the DSA-Sec Portal. Schools may refer them to MOE website at: https://go.gov.sg/nmsdsa-sec-application

Applicants who are not studying in MOE mainstream primary schools include Returning Singaporeans, International Students studying overseas or in local international schools, students in Special Education Schools (e.g. Pathlight) and home-schoolers. For all shortlisted International Students, schools should remind them that they are required to take and fulfil the requirements of the Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) test to be successful in DSA. 

4. Does my child/ward have to take the PSLE?

Students who take up Confirmed Offers or Waiting List Offers by schools during the DSA-Sec Exercise are still required to take the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE). Those who take up Confirmed Offers are guaranteed a place in the school that has extended them an offer, provided that their PSLE results meet the minimum requirement for a course [Express/ Normal (Academic)/ Normal (Technical)] offered by the school. Should the child obtain a PSLE score that lies between 2 streams, he/she will be able to opt for the preferred stream.

5. Can my child/ward apply for transfer after getting a confirmed place?

Students 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 schools for the duration of the programme they are admitted to.