Direct School Admission (DSA)
DSA-Sec Exercise 2025
The DSA-Sec Exercise was first introduced in 2004 as part of MOE's move towards a more flexible and broad-based education system. Under the DSA-Sec Exercise, schools will be able to select a percentage of their students for admission outside of the centralized posting system, via their own selection criteria. 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 which they are selected for Year 1 - 4.
Talent Areas
At Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School, we aim to nurture our students into
young ladies and gentlemen with the courage to lead and serve through a
wide range of school experiences.
In line with our school’s focus on the holistic development of our students and to nurture the diversified talent areas, we are looking for students who
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have a keen interest in understanding societal issues and in harnessing the media to generate an awareness of these issues and advocate for change, to make a difference in the lives of others, or
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have keen interest, disposition and ability in music (to take up the Enhanced Music Programme), or
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have good level of sports skills in Shooting and Track & Field; or
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possess positive attitude, good communication skills and have demonstrated leadership capabilities.
Primary 6 students who are interested in joining Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School are encouraged to apply through the following DSA talent areas.
DSA Talent Areas |
DSA Main Category |
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Critical Social Inquiry and Media Literacy |
Language & Humanities |
Music |
Performing Arts |
Shooting |
Sports and Games |
Track & Field |
Sports and Games |
Community Youth Leadership |
Leadership & Uniformed Groups |
The selection criteria and process for the talent areas will be updated from early-May. For more information on DSA-Sec, please refer to the MOE website at https://www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec

Application Procedures
Step 1: Submission of application form through DSA - Sec Portal
Application for DSA-Sec can be submitted through online DSA-Sec Portal. The application is free-of-charge and will be open from 7 May 2025, 11 am to 3 June 2025, 3 pm. For more details, please refer to MOE website - www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec
For applicants studying in MOE mainstream primary schools: Only one parent's SingPass is needed to log in. If parent / guardian is unable to apply online, you can approach the child's primary school for assistance.
For applicants NOT studying in MOE mainstream primary schools, please obtain a Registration Number (RGxxxxxxx) online before applying through the DSA-Sec Portal.
For more information, you can refer to the MOE website at: https://go.gov.sg/nmsdsa-sec-application
Step 2: Attending Auditions/Trials/Tests and Interview Sessions
Shortlisted applicants will be notified by 4 July 2025 to attend the selection trial.
In the event that you are unable to attend the session on the given date, please call us at 6758 5384 in advance to make a new appointment. The dates available are:
Dates for Interview/Trials: |
Between 23 July 2025 to 6 Aug 2025 |
Time: |
Between 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm |
Attire: |
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For Music |
Please have your instrument and score ready. |
Step 3: Outcome of Selection
You will be notified of the outcome between 25 August 2025 to 4 September 2025,
informing you that your selection outcome is either Confirmed Offer, put on Wait List,
or Rejected. The decision of the Selection Panel
is final.
Students who are given Confirmed Offer or Wait List will
receive notification on the School Preference Submission in October 2025.
Lastly, the DSA results will be released with the PSLE results.
Selection Criteria
DSA Talent Areas |
Selection Criteria |
Critical Social Inquiry and Media Literacy |
Keen interest in:
Student’s aptitude in leading inquiry and advocacy projects related to the ALP. |
Music |
(The music session includes playing two own-choice music pieces, a written test and an interview) |
Shooting |
Students should be physically fit and able to independently handle the
air rifle and/or air pistol.
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Track & Field |
Students should be physically fit, possess a good level of sports skills,
demonstrate leadership qualities, and display strong character traits.
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Community Youth Leadership |
Students should possess a strong commitment to creating positive change
that benefits others, along with a keen interest in serving the school
and the community.
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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.
Contact Us
For further clarifications, you may contact any of the following teachers:
For ALP (Critical Social Inquiry and Media Literacy) matters:
Ms
Andrea Lee Shu Qi
HOD / Humanities
Tel: 6594 9022
Or
Mr Mohamed Imran Bin Ishak
Assistant Year Head / Lower Sec
Tel: 6594 9036
For Music matters:
Ms Chow Pei Yan
Subject Head / Music
Tel: 6594 9038
For Sports & Games matters:
Mr Tommy Toh
Subject Head / CCA
Tel: 6594 9047
For Community Youth Leadership matters:
Ms
Tsang Wing Han
Subject Head / Systems & Research
Tel: 6594 9047