DSA – LLP IN MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS

Pasir Ris Secondary School extends our warmest invitation to all Primary 6 students to apply for direct admission to our Secondary One via the Direct School Admission (DSA – Sec) Exercise.

At PRSS, we embrace the arts and have a vibrant artistic culture. You will have a CCA experience of a lifetime by participating in our Performing Arts groups, which include the Choir, Concert Band, Chinese Orchestra, Drama, and Modern Dance. We aim for all our Pasirians to be cultured citizens, reflective learners, and creative performers. You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the arts, creating and experimenting with different art forms, while achieving artistic excellence.

In addition to the regular practices during CCA days, you will extend your talents and interests through exchanges with other institutions, masterclasses, and camps. We will groom you to be confident performers through the numerous performance opportunities. Our Pasirians have participated in prominent national and regional performances such as Spring Surprise at Gardens by the Bay, Limelight at the Esplanade, A Beautiful Life at Victoria Concert Hall, and Arts Fiesta at Tampines Hub. Our Performing Arts groups have been consistent top performers at the Biennial Singapore Youth Festival.

With our firm belief in maximizing our Pasirians’ potential, talented Pasirians will be offered a place in our Music Accreditation Program with ABRSM / NAFA.

If you are talented in Music and the Performing Arts and wish to shine in a supportive environment, we invite you to join our Pasirian family.

LLP Talent Areas

Selection Criteria

Applicants must:

• Have a keen sense of aesthetics, potential and interest to deepen knowledge and skill in music or one of the performing arts. 

• Demonstrate positive personal dispositions and learning attitudes towards music and the performing arts.

Applicants should indicate non-school based awards / activities which may comprise their school-based performances and/ or participation in relevant competitions in their online application in MOE’s DSA portal.

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.

Please note that meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the student will be shortlisted/given an offer.

Selection Process  

Applicants will be shortlisted based on the criteria stated above.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to undergo an interview and an audition.

Other Requirements

• For all applicants who are not studying in MOE mainstream primary schools, please refer MOE DSA-Sec for Non-mainstream school website.

• International Students may apply but must take part in and fulfil the requirements of the Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) test to be successful in DSA. 

Centralised DSA-Sec Application Process

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 2025, 11am to 3 Jun 2025, 3pm. For more details, please refer to MOE website –  www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec

• Applicants will be notified of the outcome of the application by 4 Sep 2025. Candidates who are given a Confirmed Offer are guaranteed a place in our school in the Posting Group which they are eligible for (Posting Group 1, 2 or 3) based on their PSLE results. 

• No appeal will be entertained as the school’s decision on the offer is final. 

Key Dates

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 Sec 1 - 4.