Direct School Admission Exercise
Apply via the DSA-Sec Portal to join Nan Chiau High School through talent areas like sports, arts, bilingualism, and more.
Important Information
Application for DSA-Sec must be submitted through the online DSA Sec Portal. The application timeline for 2026 is as released by MOE. No fee will be charged for the application. For more details, please refer to MOE website – moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec (opens in new tab).
Nan Chiau High School is a MOE Special Assistance Plan (SAP) school. All students enrolled will read Higher Chinese Language.
Students successfully allocated to their DSA-Sec schools will NOT be allowed to participate in the annual S1 Posting Exercise to opt for secondary schools, and they are expected to honour the commitment to the allocated DSA-Sec school for the entire duration of the programme.
They will also NOT be allowed to transfer to another school after the release of the PSLE results.
Meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the applicant will be shortlisted/given an offer.
Schools will inform all applicants on the DSA-Sec outcomes in end August 2026, including both successful and unsuccessful applications.
The notification will be sent via email with an official letter with the school letterhead as an attachment.
NCHS DSA Exercise
NCHS is looking for promising Primary 6 students who demonstrate talent and ability in Bilingualism (Boys and Girls), Chinese Dance (Girls only), Chinese Orchestra (Boys and Girls), Basketball (Boys and Girls), Badminton (Boys and Girls), Table-Tennis (Boys and Girls), Wushu (Boys and Girls), and Visual Arts (Boys and Girls). Successful applicants will join NCHS in January 2027.
Generally, students should have:
High level of motivation and commitment to the talent areas, and in other academic and co-curricular programmes offered by the school;
High level achievement and mastery in their chosen talent areas
Intellectual potential and ability to cope with the rigorous syllabus
All students will read Higher Chinese Language (HCL) when they join NCHS from Sec 1 as NCHS is a Special Assistance Plan (SAP) school.
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.
Talented students who are interested in NCHS are encouraged to apply for Direct School Admission. Click HERE (opens in new tab) to apply.
For Clarifications
For Clarifications
Address | Nan Chiau High School |
nchs@moe.edu.sg | |
Contact Numbers | Telephone : +65 6489 7971 |
Operating Hours | Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 5.00pm |
DSA Domain
DSA Sports & Games -Badminton
DSA
DSA Domain | Talent Area | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
Sports and Games | Badminton (Boys and Girls) | - Participation and achievements in the sport, including zonal, national and/or international level competitions. |
For more information on Badminton click here
DSA Sports & Games -Basketball
DSA
DSA Domain | Talent Area | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
Sports and Games | Basketball (Boys and Girls) | - Participation and achievements in the sport, including zonal, national and/or international level competitions. |
For more information on Basketball click here
DSA Sports & Games - Table Tennis
DSA
DSA Domain | Talent Area | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
Sports and Games | Table Tennis (Boys and Girls) | - Participation and achievements in the sport, including zonal, national and/or international level competitions. |
For more information on Table Tennis, click here
DSA Sports & Games - Wushu
DSA
DSA Domain | Talent Area | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
Sports and Games | Wushu (Boys and Girls) | - Participation and achievements in the sport, including zonal, national and/or international level competitions. |
For more information on Wushu, click here
DSA Chinese Dance
DSA
DSA Domain | Talent Area | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
Performing Arts | Chinese Dance (Girls only) | - Participation and achievements in related dance competitions and performances. |
For more information on Chinese Dance, click here
DSA Chinese Orchestra
DSA
DSA Domain | Talent Area | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
Performing Arts | Chinese Orchestra (Boys and Girls) | - Participation and achievements in related music competitions and performances at national, regional, or international levels. A video submission may be requested from shortlisted applicants for selection purposes with enough notice given. The 3-5 mins video can be filmed during the applicant's CCA session or own practice session. Detailed instructions regarding the video requirements will be communicated via email only for shortlisted applicants. |
For more information on Chinese Orchestra, click here
DSA Visual Arts
DSA
DSA Domain | Talent Area | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
Visual Arts, Design and Media | Visual Arts (Boys and Girls) | - Participation and achievements in Art competitions and exhibitions at national, regional, or international levels. - An existing E-portfolio may be requested from shortlisted applicants for selection purpose with enough notice given. E-portfolio should include 8-10 pieces of original artworks done in varying media by the applicant. |
Note: Prospective students who are enrolled via DSA Visual Arts will have Visual Arts Club as their CCA.
For more information on Visual Arts, click here
DSA Bilingualism
DSA
DSA Domain | Talent Area | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
Language and Humanities | Bilingualism | - Consistent academic performance for P5 overall and P6 WA results, or its equivalent. |
Prospective students who are enrolled via DSA-Bilingualism will be groomed in the areas of bilingualism and biculturalism. They will be given opportunities to participate in various language and cultural-related programmes, such as external seminars, workshops, competitions, learning journeys, docent training. They will also help to organise bicultural activities in the school.
In addition, DSA-Bilingualism students will have to take the Chinese Language Elective Programme – Secondary (CLEP-Sec) in Secondary 3 (i.e. they will have to take Chinese Literature, either as a full or elective subject.)
For more information on CLEP-Sec, click here
For the FAQs on DSA matters, click here