DSA 2022
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Smartiepants55\" post_id=\"2081994\" time=\"1663019574\" user_id=\"197279:
I believe Category 6 (Year 5-6) is the main difference. At many other schools (not just Singapore), I think a fair number of kids may swap out Category 6 for another subject (likely Science here). There are some prior posts that said SOTA kids could swap out Category 6, but I am not sure if that is still allowed (Literary Arts kids are also getting a dedicated Category 6 class going forward).
May i ask how different is IB of Sota from AcsI / SJI IB? Beside taking their Arts Domain as their group 6 subject.
Still have to take group 1-5 subjects right?
Of course, there is likely more of a focus on Arts in Sec 1-4, but I think the core components should be similar (it is the same IBDP degree at the end of six years). Or at least not any different than the subtle differences across many schools here that all lead to the same end point.
Others may be able to add more details or corrections. -
Krispy Kreme\" post_id=\"2081988\" time=\"1662998295\" user_id=\"199380:[quote=\"Krispy Kreme\" post_id=2081988 time=1662998295 user_id=199380]
:rahrah: :rahrah:
I got CO letter from st margaret ! Such a relief![/quote]
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Blurmee\" post_id=\"2081995\" time=\"1663025808\" user_id=\"199104:
i also didnt receive anything too :scratchhead: guess it is still on the way
Anyone else has not received DHS’s letter ? I’ve not received
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May I know how to indicate DSA school preference? Received different info - by login to the DSA-Sec Portal or by School Preference Form from MOE through primary school. Is it both also can?
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MaryMax\" post_id=\"2082003\" time=\"1663029388\" user_id=\"187034:
Per MOE's website (https://www.moe.gov.sg/secondary/dsa/preferences
May I know how to indicate DSA school preference? Received different info - by login to the DSA-Sec Portal or by School Preference Form from MOE through primary school. Is it both also can?
Students who have received offers through DSA-Sec should submit their preferred choice of schools to us from 9am on Monday, 31 October 2022 to 3pm on Friday, 4 November 2022.
You can submit your child's preferences:
Through the DSA-Sec Portal.
Contact your child's primary school.
It seems that either approach is acceptable but I would prefer to do so via the DSA-Sec Portal when it opens up on 31 October 2022. Since this was the avenue used to submit DSA applications in the first place, it makes sense (at least to me) to follow this approach in making the school selection. -
Smartiepants55\" post_id=\"2081994\" time=\"1663019574\" user_id=\"197279:
Hi there! Do your DS have the option of SJI & SOTA (under Visual Arts) too?
May i ask how different is IB of Sota from AcsI / SJI IB? Beside taking their Arts Domain as their group 6 subject.
Still have to take group 1-5 subjects right?
Currently, I'm more inclined to with SJI than SOTA though this reflects my traditional/old-school mentality more than anything else. I'd like a more well-rounded school rather than one which is so arts-focused. I do think, however, that SOTA has a more progressive IB program whereas SJI is more traditional. Can't really decide for now but eager to hear others' thoughts too. -
Mr.Clumsy\" post_id=\"2082004\" time=\"1663030250\" user_id=\"135989:
Oh got it, thank you so much!
Per MOE's website (https://www.moe.gov.sg/secondary/dsa/preferences
Students who have received offers through DSA-Sec should submit their preferred choice of schools to us from 9am on Monday, 31 October 2022 to 3pm on Friday, 4 November 2022.
You can submit your child's preferences:
Through the DSA-Sec Portal.
Contact your child's primary school.
It seems that either approach is acceptable but I would prefer to do so via the DSA-Sec Portal when it opens up on 31 October 2022. Since this was the avenue used to submit DSA applications in the first place, it makes sense (at least to me) to follow this approach in making the school selection. -
Today’s Update (13 September, T+1)
Good morning everyone. We are at T+1 day, i.e. it’s a day after MOE’s deadline of 12 September. Presumably, all schools would have communicated their DSA results by now though some may have opted for the snail mail approach (DHS, we’re looking at you) so it may take a bit longer for applicants there to be notified.
For better or worse, I’m hoping that all students have received their DSA results and can now focus on their PSLEs. Listening Comprehension is on Friday (16 September) before a week+ of reprieve and then the papers kick off fast and furious. Before we know it, all of this (DSAs, COs, WLs, GEPs, PSLEs etc.) will be but a lingering memory. So, make the best of it regardless of outcomes. Experience it as I’m sure, at some point in our lives, we’ll wish we could go back and re-live all of this once again (even though we won’t publicly admit it)
It has been a pleasure sharing the updates. I hope some of you have found them as useful as I’ve had fun posting them. As before, congrats to all who received COs & WLs. And, GOOD LUCK to all students and parents regardless!
Onwards & upwards!
DSA 2022 Results Dates
4 August
- NUS High School of Mathematics and Science (NUSH)
- Maris Stella High School
5 August
- Anglican High School
12 August
- Nan Chiau High School
- Chung Cheng High School Yishun (CCHY)
13 August
- Xinmin Secondary School
16 August
- CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh)
18 August
- School of the Arts (SOTA)
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School
- Fuhua Secondary School
22 August
- St. Joseph's Institution (SJI)
23 August
- Anglo Chinese School (Independent) (ACSI)
24 August
- Hwa Chong Institution (HCI)
29 August
- Zhonghua Secondary School
30 August
- Raffles Girls’ School (RGS)
31 August
- Victoria School (VS)
- CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School (SNGS)
- Anderson Secondary School
- Catholic High School (CHS)
1 September
- Swiss Cottage Secondary School
2 September
- River Valley High School (RVHS)
- Cedar Girls’ Secondary School (CGSS)
- School of Science & Technology (SST)
5 September
- Temasek Junior College (TJC)
- Nanyang Girls' High School (NYGH)
- Nan Hua High School
6 September
- Raffles Institution (RI) (Note: Certain sports domains were notified on 1 Sept via phone)
- Tanjong Katong Girls' School (TKGS)
- Crescent Girls’ Schools (CGS)
7 September
- National Junior College (NJC)
8 September
- Methodist Girls’ School (MGS)
9 September
- Singapore Chinese Girls' School (SCGS)
- Temasek Secondary School
- Dunman High School (DHS) (By snail mail)
10 September
- Chung Cheng High School (Main)
- St. Andrew’s Secondary School
11 September
- Anglican High School
12 September (MOE DEADLINE)
- St Margaret's Secondary School (SMSS)
NEXT STEPS
Per MOE’s website:
Students who have received offers through DSA-Sec should submit their preferred choice of schools to us from 9am on Monday, 31 October 2022 to 3pm on Friday, 4 November 2022.
You can submit your child's preferences:
[list]- Through the DSA-Sec Portal.
[/list][list]- Contact your child's primary school.
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See: https://www.moe.gov.sg/secondary/dsa/preferences -
Mr.Clumsy\" post_id=\"2082005\" time=\"1663030456\" user_id=\"135989:
Hi just jumping in with my thoughts.
Hi there! Do your DS have the option of SJI & SOTA (under Visual Arts) too?
Currently, I'm more inclined to with SJI than SOTA though this reflects my traditional/old-school mentality more than anything else. I'd like a more well-rounded school rather than one which is so arts-focused. I do think, however, that SOTA has a more progressive IB program whereas SJI is more traditional. Can't really decide for now but eager to hear others' thoughts too.
I believe the time commitment spent by the Visual Arts DSA boys in the obligatory SJI’s Josephian Arts Programme is much less taxing than at SOTA - at the latter, the DSA art form will be their compulsory CCA. Hence, if your boy has other interests besides VA, if he picks SJI he would be able to explore such & join another CCA if he wants. -
zac's mum\" post_id=\"2082008\" time=\"1663032777\" user_id=\"53606:[quote=\"zac's mum\" post_id=2082008 time=1663032777 user_id=53606]
Totally agree, @zac's mum! It's great if art is his world but I don't know that for sure. I'd like him to have a more open mind for the time being hence my preference for SJI over SOTA.
Hi just jumping in with my thoughts.
I believe the time commitment spent by the Visual Arts DSA boys in the obligatory SJI’s Josephian Arts Programme is much less taxing than at SOTA - at the latter, the DSA art form will be their compulsory CCA. Hence, if your boy has other interests besides VA, if he picks SJI he would be able to explore such & join another CCA if he wants.[/quote]
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