DSA Information for YTSS in 2026

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. The school will assess applicants based on the selection criteria, which may include assessing the potential of the applicants.

Application for DSA-Sec can be submitted through the online DSA-Sec Portal. The application is free-of- charge and will be open from 6 May 2026, 11am to 2^nd Jun 2026, 4.30pm. For more details, please refer to MOE website- www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec

Overview

• YTSS welcomes prospective students who demonstrate talent, passion and ability in our various talent categories. Successful applicants will join YTSS in January 2027. 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 mindset and learning disposition to cope well with other aspects of school life in YTSS.

• 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. The interview date will be made known to the applicants who have cleared the technical trial subsequently.

• 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, Selection Criteria & Programmes

Please click on the following link to view our DSA talent areas, selection criteria and programmes for 2026:

2026 YTSS DSA Talent Areas, Selection Criteria & Programmes

Key Dates for DSA-Sec

Useful MOE Links