DSA Information for YTSS in 2024
Important Information
Parents and students are encouraged to choose schools wisely based on the students’ 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 throughout their course of study in YTSS.
Parents may refer to the selection guidelines stated below in the DSA application. However, meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the student will be shortlisted/given an offer.
Applicants who do not have prior experience may also apply, and will be assessed on the basis of their potential.
Application for DSA-Sec can be submitted through the online DSA-Sec Portal. The application is free of charge and will be open from 7 May 2024, 11am to 3rd Jun 2024, 3pm. For more details, please refer to MOE website- www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec
Talent Categories
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YTSS welcomes prospective students who demonstrate talent, passion and ability in our various talent categories. Successful applicants will join YTSS in January 2025. Generally, students who are keen to apply should possess strong level of motivation and commitment to the talent areas, and in other curricular and co-curricular activities offered by the school. While achievement level and mastery in their chosen area is key, we are also scouting for students who display strong potential in their areas of choice. Our DSA talents should also have the mind-set and learning disposition to cope well with other aspects of school life in YTSS.
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All shortlisted applications will be informed to attend (i) a technical trial in the specific talent area; and (ii) and an interview. The details of the technical trial will be specific to the talent area and made known to shortlisted candidates subsequently.
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Students admitted into Yishun Town Secondary School via DSA will have the opportunity to be trained and guided by professional coaches, instructors and experienced CCA Teachers in- charge. Nurturing each individual’s talent area, the school seeks to provide every DSA student with quality programmes, activities and opportunities to represent the school in competitions or public performances at various platforms. Besides development in their talent area, a teacher mentor will also be assigned to guide each DSA student, providing them with the necessary supervision in their academic performance. Hence, every DSA student will be able to excel in their endeavours in YTSS.
DSA Talent Areas for YTSS, Timeline, Criteria & Selection Process.
Please click on the following link to download a PDF file containing information on YTSS Talent Areas for 2024, the DSA Timeline and the Selection Criteria & Process.