Direct School Admission

Direct School Admission Exercise

At Presbyterian High School (PHS), we firmly believe in the importance of developing every student to his or her fullest potential. It is our mission to provide all our students with opportunities for a balanced broad-based education and all-round development through the school’s holistic programmes.

We seek to develop our learners in the various domains and importantly, to shape and mould character so that our students will be active and concerned citizens who will serve their communities. It is our desire that every PHS graduand will be exemplary in action, word and deed, living out the school’s vision of Passionate Learners, Servant Leaders and Stewards of Tomorrow.

The school is inviting applications for DSA in the following talent areas:

(1)   Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

(2)   Leadership

(3)   Sports: Basketball, Table Tennis (Girls only), and Volleyball

(4)   Performing Arts: Guzheng Ensemble and Concert Band

Please click on the link for each area to see the selection criteria.

DSA Expectations

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 Secondary 1 to 4. They will NOT be allowed to participate in the annual S1 Posting to opt for secondary schools. However, if they are eligible for third language and /or Posting Group options, they may enter these options during the School Choice Submission period via the S1 Posting. They will also NOT be allowed to transfer to another school after the release of the PSLE results.

Application Procedure

Parents and students are encouraged to choose schools wisely based on the student’s aptitude and strengths, bearing in mind the schools’ academic and non-academic requirements, and the programmes available to develop the area of talent.

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.

Selection Process

Shortlisted applicants will receive notification from the school by 18 July 2025 to undergo Direct School Admission (DSA) selection. All applicants will receive their application outcomes between 25 Aug and 4 Sep 2025.

DSA Timeline