Year 1 (Via DSA)
Find out how to apply to RGS via DSA-Sec, including eligibility criteria, the 18 talent areas, and key dates for the 2026 intake.
Year 1 (Via DSA)
Terms and Conditions of RGS DSA-Sec Exercise
Students successfully admitted to RGS via DSA
are not allowed to transfer to another school after the release of the PSLE results or participate in the annual S1 Posting Exercise.
are required to honour their commitment to the school for the duration of the 6-year Integrated Programme, and participate in the activities related to the talent they are admitted for, from Years 1-4.
for the talent area 'Music Elective Programme', are required to join a music-related CCA. They will not be allowed to offer Third Language or other Special Programmes.
for the talent area 'Visual Arts', will be admitted to the school's Special Art Programme and are required to join the Art Club as their CCA. They will not be allowed to offer Third Language or other Special Programmes.
for the talent area 'Science', are required to join the Cogitare Club, a Science and Innovation CCA, participate in Curieosity Lab (an enrichment programme) in Years 1-2, and complete the Integrated Science Research Programme from Years 1-4.
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, school culture and the programmes available to develop the area of talent.
Criteria
The Applicant must:
be eligible for Secondary 1 in 2027.
have strong, consistent academic performance in primary school.
sustain active participation in the curriculum and co-curriculum, showing high level of attainment in the talent area for which she is applying.
exhibit good character, leadership qualities and evidence of service in school/community.
have demonstrated good performance at selection trials/auditions/interviews.
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 that the student will be shortlisted for selection trials/tests/auditions/interviews or given an offer.
Due to different profiles of applicants, selection/shortlisting trends may differ year on year.
Application Procedure
Application for DSA-Sec must be submitted through MOE's online DSA-Sec Portal. The application is free-of-charge and will open from 6 May 2026, 11am to 2 June 2026, 4.30pm. For more information on DSA-Sec, please refer to the MOE website at https://www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec (opens in new tab).
Applicants from MOE mainstream schools are to apply by logging in via the applicant's parent's SingPass OR approach their primary school for assistance if they are unable to apply online. Instructions on Application for applicants from mainstream schools can be found at https://go.gov.sg/dsa-sec-application (opens in new tab)
Applicants not studying in MOE mainstream primary schools need to apply for a Registration Number (RGxxxxxxx) before they can apply through the DSA-Sec Portal. For details, please refer to MOE's website at https://go.gov.sg/nmsdsa-sec-application (opens in new tab).
All shortlisted International Students are required to take part and fulfil the requirements of the Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) test before they can be considered for DSA-Sec admission. For details, please refer to AEIS website at https://www.moe.gov.sg/international-students/admission (opens in new tab).
Important Note
Please read the additional information when applying for any of the 18 Talent Area HERE (opens in new tab). Information provided include who can apply, additional supporting documents required, what to do if shortlisted for the selection trials/auditions/interviews and development programmes available for each talent area.
Submission of Required Additional Supporting Documents (opens in new tab) (e.g. pieces of writing, portfolios or videos) for 7 Talent Areas listed below:
The following 7 Talent Areas require the submission of additional supporting documents/portfolios/videos:
English Language – 3 pieces of writing
Chinese Language – 3 pieces of writing
Malay Language – 3 pieces of writing
Tamil Language– 3 pieces of writing
Music Elective Programme – video recording of applicant playing 2 pieces of music
Visual Arts – portfolio or a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 10 pieces of artwork
Rhythmic Gymnastics – a maximum of 2 video recordings
[Note: Please see more detailed instructions in the table DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS HERE (opens in new tab) for submissions for these 7 talent areas.]
Applicants will need to submit additional documents/videos directly to RGS by 19 June 2026 (Friday), 4.30p.m., via the relevant links that can be found in the above link. Late submissions will not be accepted.
All pieces of writing/images in portfolios/videos submitted will not be returned. Applicants MUST NOT submit original documents. Applicants must be prepared to produce the original documents for verification purposes upon request when necessary.
18 Talent Areas for RGS DSA-Sec 2026
Process Overview
Application for DSA-Sec through MOE's online DSA-Sec Portal
6 May 2026 (Wed), 11.00am to 2 June 2026 (Tue), 4.30pm
Submission of additional documents to RGS via e-form
6 May 2026 (Wed), 11.00am to 19 June 2026 (Tue), 4.30pm
Selection tests/Auditions/Interviews for 18 talent areas
Selections will take place between mid-July to mid-August 2026.
ONLY shortlisted applicants will be notified.
All applicants who are shortlisted will have to attend the selection tests/auditions/interviews in-person, on site at RGS. There will NOT be an online mode for the selection process.
Notification of Final Selection Outcome
All applicants will receive their application outcomes between 17 to 28 August 2026.
Applicants will be notified via email and RGS reserves the right not to release the details of the outcome or the reasons for non-selection.
For further enquiries on Admissions & DSA, please e-mail us at admissions@rafflesgirlssch.edu.sg (opens in new tab)