Direct School Admission (DSA) - 2027 Intake

St Andrew’s Junior College (SAJC) invites Secondary 4 students and their equivalents from Singapore mainstream schools to apply for admission to our Junior College programme commencing in 2027.   DSA offers talented students the opportunity to secure a place at SAJC before GCE 'O' Level results are released.

Successful applicants must meet MOE's eligibility criteria for the two-year Junior College course, which is assessed primarily on GCE 'O' Level examination results.  For full details on the DSA-JC exercise, visit the MOE DSA-JC website.

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Who should apply

We welcome applications from students with above-average academic results who have demonstrated outstanding talent in any of the areas listed below.

Only applications in the following Talent categories will be considered.

Eligible Talent areas

Performing Arts

• Chinese Orchestra

• Choir

• Concert Band

• Modern Dance

• English Drama

• Guitar Ensemble

Sports

• Basketball Girls & Boys

• Badminton Girls & Boys

• Bowling Girls & Boys

• Football Girls & Boys

• Netball

• Hockey Girls & Boys

• Rugby

• Tennis Girls & Boys

• Track & Field Girls & Boys

• Touch Rugby Girls

 

Language & Humanities

• Chinese Language & Literature

• Malay Language & Literature

• Tamil Language & Literature

 

General eligibility — all applicants

• Above-average academic results in Secondary 3 Mid-Year and Final Examinations

• Exemplary conduct record

In addition to the above, each CCA has its own specific criteria. Please refer to the relevant section below:

Performing Arts

Concert Band

• Minimum 4 years of playing experience in Concert Band (preferred)

• Represented school at the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Arts Presentation

• Confident in performing solo pieces; experience in both school and external performances

• At least a Sectional Leader, or demonstrating clear leadership potential (preferred)

• Must pass selection audition and interview

Choir

• Represented school at the SYF Arts Presentation

• At least a Sectional Leader (preferred)

• Must pass selection audition and interview

 

Chinese Orchestra

• Represented school at the SYF Arts Presentation

• Achieved an award or achievement at the SYF Arts Presentation

• At least a Sectional Leader (preferred)

• Must pass selection audition and interview

Guitar Ensemble

• Minimum 3 years of playing experience (preferred)

• Represented school at the SYF Arts Presentation

• Achieved an award or achievement at the SYF Arts Presentation

• At least a Sectional Leader (preferred)

• Must pass selection audition and interview

Modern Dance

• Applicants should demonstrate a high level of dance proficiency with evidence of achievement in at least one of the following:

• Active participation in school dance group with a record of notable performances

• Formal dance certification: RAD Ballet Grade 8 or equivalent; CSTD minimum Grade 6 or equivalent; Jazz examination qualifications

• Gymnastics background with minimum 2 years of experience

• Participation in national or international dance competitions and/or state representations

• Shortlisted applicants must pass the selection audition and interview

English Drama

• A demonstrated passion for and understanding of theatre as a collaborative art form. We are looking for students who appreciate character development, stagecraft, ensemble work, and theatrical production.

• Active involvement in your school's Drama CCA, with SYF participation preferred.

• Acting and/or staging experience—such as directing, stage management, playwriting, or technical crew—outside the SYF Arts Presentation is valued.

• Candidates with acting or production crew experience in TV, video, film, or professional theatre companies (e.g., Act 3 International) will be favorably considered.

• Shortlisted applicants must successfully pass an audition and a panel interview. The audition typically takes the form of a rehearsal, where applicants may participate in improvisation activities and games to demonstrate their versatility and stage presence.

Sports

The following criteria apply to all sports: Basketball, Badminton, Bowling, Football, Hockey, Rugby, Netball, Tennis, Track & Field, and Touch Rugby.

All Sports CCAs

• Minimum 3 years of active participation in the preferred Sports Talent

• Represented school at the National Schools' Games (NSG), or participated at national or club level

• Achievements or awards in National Schools' or its equivalent

• Must pass selection trial and interview

Language and Humanities

The following applies to Chinese Language & Literature, Malay Language & Literature, and Tamil Language & Literature.

Academic — Mother Tongue Language results

• Applicants must meet at least one of the following:

• MT (L2): A1 or A2, Higher MT: B3 or better

• The following subjects, if offered, provide added advantage (preferred grades shown):

• Humanities (SS or Literature in CL/ML/TL) — preferably B3 or better

• Literature in CL/ML/TL — preferably B4 or better

• Special Programme (Chinese/Malay) or Bahasa Indonesia — preferably B4 or better

CCA — language and culture involvement

• Relevant school CCA participation adds advantage, particularly:

• Awards and achievements in competitions

• Participation in enrichment activities

• Leadership and coordination in events

Passion and external involvement

• Demonstrated interest in the respective Mother Tongue language and culture outside school adds advantage:

• Self-initiated projects or participation in relevant activities

• Sustained commitment and contribution to language-related causes

• Membership or active involvement in relevant clubs or societies

 Note to all Applicants:  Applicants who do not fully meet the criteria above are still welcome to apply. Shortlisting will take into account demonstrated ability and potential.

Key dates

Applications open: 5 May 2026, 9:00 am

The online application portal opens. You may begin submitting your application with all required documents.

Phase 1 deadline: 22 July 2026, 3:00 pm

Closing date for Phase 1 applications. Applications received after this time will not be considered for Phase 1.

Phase 2 deadline: 19 August 2026, 3:00 pm

Closing date for Phase 2 applications. Phase 1 applicants who were not offered a place are automatically considered — no resubmission required.

Missing a deadline: Late submissions will not be considered. Please ensure that all documents are ready before submitting your application.

How to apply

Submit your application here.

 Applications are submitted online via the link above.

Upload the following when completing your online application. Ensure that all documents are clear and legible before submitting.

1. Academic results

   • Secondary 3 Final Examination results slip

   • N-Level Examination results slip (if any)

2. CCA records - School CCA record or equivalent documentation

3. Supporting documents

 Please ensure your form is complete before submitting — incomplete applications will not be considered.

Phase 1 applicants: If you applied in Phase 1 and did not receive an offer, you do not need to reapply. Your application will automatically be considered in Phase 2.

Outcome notification: Only successful applicants will be contacted by email and/or phone. If you do not hear from us, your application was unsuccessful.

Accepting an offer — what you need to know

Once you have accepted SAJC's DSA Offer, you will not be eligible to participate in the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE), as long as you meet the eligibility criteria for JC admission based on your GCE O-Level examination results.

You are also not allowed to transfer to another school after the release of the GCE O-Level examination results. You are expected to honour your commitment to the college and your chosen CCA for the duration of your studies in SAJC.

Students who do not fulfil their DSA commitment without valid reason may be required to transfer out to another school.

In addition, applicant’s parents have to acknowledge, understand and agree to the following:

• The Government of Singapore may collect, use, and disclose any personal data which I have provided in this application for the purpose of facilitating my child’s junior college arrangement and where my child is allocated to a DSA-JC school, for administering and managing my child’s relationship with that school and the Ministry of Education.

• Once my child is successfully allocated to a DSA-JC school, he/she will not be able to participate in the annual Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) to opt for another school/course.

• My child is required to honour his/her commitment to the allocated DSA-JC school for the duration of the JC course.

• I undertake not to transfer my child to another school after the release of the O Level results.

• Should the other parent contest my child’s allocation to a DSA-JC school, I undertake to resolve the issue with him/her directly.

• All the information provided by me in this application is true and correct.

• The Ministry of Education is entitled to remove my child from the allocated DSA-JC school and enroll my child in any school as may be determined by the Ministry of Education in its sole discretion if:

  a. I have provided false information in this application;

  b. I am unable to resolve any dispute with the child’s other parent with regard to my child’s choice of school as stated above; or

  c. Any person (including me or the other parent or any other person connected with my child) has offered or given or agreed to give to any other person any gift or consideration of any kind as an inducement or reward for showing favour or disfavour to any person in relation to my child’s DSA application.

In-person selection audition/trial will be conducted. Please see DSA Trial/Audition Schedule for specific instructions.

If you require any further information/assistance, please contact the following SAJC staff.

CCA	Teachers In-Charge Email Contact
Chinese Orchestra	Mr Tan Kian Tong tan_kian_tong@moe.edu.sg Mr Lester Wee Lester_Wee@moe.edu.sg
Choir	Mr Yeo Jia Tian: yeo_jia_tian@moe.edu.sg Mr Fong Choo Wah: fong_choo_wah@moe.edu.sg
Concert Band	Ms Jesulyn Lim lim_shi_en_jesulyn@moe.edu.sg Ms Grace Leong leong_jia_hui_grace @moe.edu.sg
Dance	Mrs Julia Chow kwan_pei_sze_julia@moe.edu.sg
English Drama	Ms Hema Malini hema_malini@moe.edu.sg
Guitar Ensemble	Mdm Loh Lih Yeh: loh_lih_yeh@moe.edu.sg Ms Yap Hwee Len yap_hwee_len@moe.edu.sg
Badminton Boys & Girls	Mr Bryan Kieu: kieu_chin_wah@moe.edu.sg Ms Low Wanyi: low_wanyi@moe.edu.sg
Basketball Boys	Mr Gabriel Tang gabriel_tang_jia_liang@moe.edu.sg
Basketball Girls	Ms Wong Weishan: wong_weishan@moe.edu.sg
Football Boys	Mr Roland Lee: lee_kye_loong_roland@moe.edu.sg
Football Girls	Mr Chai Ming Long: chai_ming_long@moe.edu.sg
Netball Girls	Mr Keith Teo: teo_ping_wei@moe.edu.sg
Hockey Boys & Girls	Mr Lyndon Chua chua_chun_lin_lyndon@moe.edu.sg Mr Ali ali_sharif_arshad@moe.edu.sg
Rugby Boys	Mr Lim Zi Qi lim_zi_qi@moe.edu.sg
Tennis Girls & Boys	Ms Cynthia Tan tan_mei_fong_cynthia@moe.edu.sg
Bowling Boys & Girls	Mr Felix Lee wen_feng_felix_lee@moe.edu.sg
Track and Field Boys & Girls	Mr Andrew Tan: tan_jin_xing_andrew@moe.edu.sg
Touch Rugby Girls	Mr Aaron Lin: lin_jiahaoaaron@moe.edu.sg
Chinese Language & Literature	Ms Zhao Meng Qi zhao_mengqi@moe.edu.sg Ms Ng May Fun ng_may_fun@moe.edu.sg
Malay Language & Literature	Dr Mohamed Pitchay Gani Aziz mohd_pitchay_gani_b@moe.edu.sg Ms Ng May Fun ng_may_fun@moe.edu.sg
Tamil Language & Literature	Dr Ganapathy Rajagopalan ganapathy_rajagopalan@moe.edu.sg Ms Ng May Fun ng_may_fun@moe.edu.sg
Online Form Technical Issues	Mr Isaac Ng Isaac_ng@moe.edu.sg
Other administrative matters	Mr Chay Wai Sum: chay_wai_sum@moe.edu.sg

(For more information on DSA-JC, please refer to MOE DSA-JC Website.)