<![CDATA[DSA 2026]]>Hi parents! This is for everyone to share updates and tips relating to DSA 2026.

On KiasuParents, our DSA-related content is here:
https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/dsa

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/111777/dsa-2026RSS for NodeTue, 28 Apr 2026 06:01:47 GMTMon, 29 Dec 2025 09:27:59 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2026 on Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:24:23 GMT]]>@randomblackore put together some resources on DSA here! Feel free to check it out: https://www.askvaiser.com/direct-school-admission-singapore

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2148145https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2148145Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:24:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2026 on Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:14:52 GMT]]>For those of you who missed our recent KiasuParents Huddle, we have recapped some of the highlights and tips 👇

https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/dsa-stories-from-the-ground-arts-sports-and-stem

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2148054https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2148054Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:14:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2026 on Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:22:07 GMT]]>Also to share some YouTube shorts from our recent KiasuParents DSA webinar, featuring teens talking about the DSA journey:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2148049https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2148049Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:22:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2026 on Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:54:01 GMT]]>If you have any questions about the Visual Arts DSA, you can post it here as well:

https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/111662/free-ebook-for-parents-how-to-prepare-a-dsa-visual-arts-portfolio-real-tips-from-experience

The thread starter has also contributed two guides, to share with the KiasuParents community:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2148048https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2148048Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:54:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2026 on Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:09:42 GMT]]>One important reminder: don’t force your child into a DSA category just because you the parent want lah. My friend’s child was put into Music DSA but the kid actually didn’t enjoy it at all — now in Secondary 2 the child resent going to school. DSA should complement the child’s genuine interest and strength, not be a shortcut to get into a popular school. Jiayou to all P5-P6 parents doing DSA this year!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2148000https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2148000Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:09:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2026 on Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:38:27 GMT]]>DSA Open House dates are out! https://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/article/dsa-2026-open-house-dates-which-secondary-schools-to-visit-this-april-and-may

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147971https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147971Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:38:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2026 on Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:33:16 GMT]]>KiasuParents is holding a free DSA webinar in March 👇

KSPFamilyHuddleWebinar_Mar2026_FB.jpg

Sign up here: https://luma.com/ek3macle

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147904https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147904Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:33:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2026 on Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:19:16 GMT]]>@JensonTan My son was from Fuchun Primary School. I was quite surprised to learn that two students from the school managed to enter Hwa Chong through DSA, one under Humanities and the other under Chinese. I also heard that the school provided support in preparing the students for their interviews. From what I understand, more than 20 students secured DSA offers, many of them from well-regarded secondary schools. Had I known more about this earlier, I would have considered the DSA pathway for my child as well.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147861https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147861Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:19:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2026 on Mon, 09 Feb 2026 02:18:03 GMT]]>@randomblackore if DSA into schools that are not the top few, then its a lot easier. you represent school in NSG, you take part in some competitions, don’t mess up your interview and you should be ok.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147664https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147664Mon, 09 Feb 2026 02:18:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2026 on Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:56:34 GMT]]>@Monstermummy79

top 20 really steep

how about dsa into schools that are not that elite?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147649https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147649Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:56:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2026 on Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:47:18 GMT]]>@randomblackore if you want to DSA into top schools, then your son needs to be top 10 or top 20 in singapore for his year. Every parent in this catergory are pushing their kids really hard. So my opinion is that if you don’t push him, then he will not be as good as those that are being pushed.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147627https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147627Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:47:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2026 on Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:51:34 GMT]]>@Monstermummy79 sounds very tiring. he’s great at badminton but lacks the drive to push himself even further. sometimes I wonder if it will be better if I just leave him to it. whether it is studies or cca.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147531https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147531Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:51:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2026 on Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:52:20 GMT]]>@randomblackore
my son got into sec 1 this year through table tennis DSA. It was really intense. 2 times a week school training. 3-4 times a week private training. So he was literally training 5-6 days a week every month.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147528https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147528Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:52:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2026 on Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:47:34 GMT]]>@randomblackore Hi! My son was formerly in badminton, school team for his pri school. He played doubles, but because his team was top-tier, he was a reserve player.

He’s now in Sec 3. He decided he didn’t want to pursue this in sec school, that’s why we didn’t go for the DSA route.

Tbh I think the school coaches would be in the best position to advise/support. I’ve also sent my son to weekend training at Hwa Chong, where all the DSA types sparred against one another — it was quite intense! Feel free to PM me 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147521https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147521Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:47:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2026 on Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:27:49 GMT]]>@zac-s-mum he’s in badminton ; very competitive

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147519https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147519Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:27:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2026 on Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:33:16 GMT]]>@randomblackore perhaps u may want to specify which cca for more targeted answers

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147516https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147516Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:33:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2026 on Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:26:24 GMT]]>I think subject DSA too intense for my child. We are looking at DSA through CCA. How competitive is it? Any parent care to share the experience?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147511https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147511Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:26:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to DSA 2026 on Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:09:28 GMT]]>Any parent applying for English DSA? My child is currently working with her tutor to set up her portfolio but welcome any advice on how we can improve her chances of getting in.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147426https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2147426Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:09:28 GMT