DSA Prep

Learning to code does not happen overnight.

If you are considering a DSA application through coding, it is best to start with robotics coding classes in primary 1-2. This will give your child an edge when it comes to Primary 3 CCA selection.

Getting in the school’s Robotics CCA will give your child access to competitions and other related school CCA achievements which are an integral part of the DSA Application.

At Primary 5, we recommend switching to Python coding classes to further differentiate from peers.

External Activities - Start before Primary 5, ideally Primary 4.

You are allowed to give a brief 300-word description for each external activity, limited to a maximum of 10 external activities.

The earlier you start, the more activities you can list within this section. External activities may also give you child an edge in getting into a related CCA.

Attending private coding classes can be listed as an activity.

School CCA - Join related CCAs and participate actively.

Your child’s primary school information will be automatically shared with the DSA-Sec school(s) that you applied to. This includes Primary 4-6 Co-curricular Activities (CCA), Values in Action (VIA) involvement.

Academic results matter.
Your child's P5 and P6 academic results are part of the application.

Starting the DSA Prep course in the second half of Primary 5 gives ample time for project brainstorming and ideation. Each project is unique and based on the interest of the student.

With the end project in mind, we can create a customized course covering key concepts required.

The holiday period in December and June are ideal times to spend creating the project and presentation materials.

Check MOE’s DSA Portal for deadlines.

Here is this the application form for reference.

Get your project and presentation prepared by the end of the June holidays.

With PSLE fast approaching in September, you will be busy preparing for the exams once the June holidays are over.

Selected candidates for interview are notified about 2 weeks ahead of time.

The 2 weeks before the interview should be used to refresh your child’s understanding of key concepts within his/her project.