IP Year 1 (DSA Sec)

IP Year 1 (DSA Sec)

IP YEAR 1 (DSA-SEC)

APPLICATION FOR DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION TO IP YEAR 1 (INTAKE 2024) IS NOW OPEN!

Application for DSA-Sec Exercise 2023 commences from:

4 May 2023 (11.00 am, Singapore time) to 31 May 2023 (3.00 pm, Singapore time).

For Admission to TJC Integrated Programme (IP) Year 1 in 2024

If you are a Primary 6 student who is talented either academically, musically or in sports, or who possesses strong leadership qualities, TJC’s Integrated Programme is the place for you! TJC is anchored in a strong tradition of academic excellence and service to the community and country. Our distinctive Integrated Programme is designed to nurture the talents of every student, with student-centric programmes that will enable you to imagine possibilities, aim for higher goals, and reach your fullest potential.

TALENT AREAS

All talent areas offered by TJC, together with selection criteria and selection process, are detailed below.

Academic

We welcome students who show a strong passion for their chosen academic area and who want to nurture their talent to their highest potential in TJC.

Students who enrol through any of our 4 academic talent areas will join our Talent Development Programme and our pinnacle academic enrichment programme, Temasek Academy. This programme develops students’ intellectual abilities beyond the typical curriculum and exposes students to a wide range of opportunities that allows their talents to flourish.

TALENT AREASELECTION CRITERIASELECTION PROCESS
Chinese Language
English Language
Mathematics
Science		Excellent academic results

Relevant achievements in the subject area		All shortlisted applicants must sit for an individual written selection test.

This will focus on knowledge and skills in the talent area, some part of which might extend beyond the regular school curriculum.

Applicants who are further shortlisted will attend an interview.

Music Elective Programme

We invite all skilled and passionate musicians to be a part of our strong musical tradition through our established Music Elective Programme (MEP).

Students who enrol through DSA-Music will join the MEP and take up Music as one of their subjects and join one of the Performing Arts CCAs (Music) in TJC. IP MEP is a four-year commitment and is an examinable subject. The instrument used during the DSA audition will be taken to be their main instrument in the programme.

TALENT AREASELECTION CRITERIASELECTION PROCESS
Music Elective Programme (MEP)● Selection is based on students’ knowledge of musical concepts and skills covered in the primary school Music syllabus.

● Students need to be competent in performance skills that can be developed through music CCAs or through other musical experiences (for example, display basic fluency and sound fundamental techniques). 		All shortlisted applicants for MEP must go through a Selection Exercise, which comprises:

● A written listening test
● An audition, which also consists of aural tests and a short interview

For the audition, applicants are to prepare:

1) Two contrasting pieces on the instrument(s)/voice of their choice, with a duration of 5 minutes in total.
2) Students may also submit their scores or recordings if they have composed music.

Applicants are to submit supporting documents of relevant musical qualifications, engagements and/or achievements (school-based and non-school-based) as well as music scores of their audition repertoire before the audition, via email, to:

Mr Seah Cheng Tat (seah_cheng_tat@moe.edu.sg)
and
Ms Emmerlyn Ong (ong_hui_ling_emmerlyn@moe.edu.sg)

Applicants who are further shortlisted will attend an interview.

Performing Arts - Concert Band

We invite all skilled and passionate musicians to be a part of our strong musical and performance tradition in TJC.

Students who enrol through DSA-Concert Band will join the Symphonic Band CCA in TJC. The instrument/s used during the audition will be their instrument/s allocated in the Symphonic Band.

TALENT AREASELECTION CRITERIASELECTION PROCESS
Performing Arts – Concert Band ● Ability to play any of the following symphonic band instruments: flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, french horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba or any percussion instruments

● Participation in music competitions, and/or Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Arts Presentation preferred

● Very good CCA records

● Applicants should indicate non-school-based achievements in their online application in MOE’s DSA portal		All shortlisted applicants for Concert Band must go through a Selection Exercise, which comprises:

● An audition, which also consists of sight reading and a short interview.

For the audition, applicants are to:

● Prepare two contrasting pieces on a band instrument, or band instruments, of their choice.
● Submit relevant documents of school-based and non-school based achievements as well as music scores of their audition repertoire before the audition, via email to:

Mr Seah Cheng Tat (seah_cheng_tat@moe.edu.sg)
and
Mr Daniel Yee (daniel_yee@moe.edu.sg)

Applicants who are further shortlisted will attend an interview.

Sports

We welcome students who have shown strong sporting talent and ability, and who are excited to achieve even greater heights with Team Temasek.

Students who enrol through DSA-Sports will join the CCA of their respective sport. They will undergo rigorous training to develop them to their fullest potential, including opportunities to represent the school at sporting competitions at the Zonal / National level and international exposure where appropriate.

TALENT AREASELECTION CRITERIASELECTION PROCESS
Badminton
Basketball
Ten-Pin Bowling
Taekwondo (TKD)		● Very Good CCA records
● Prior competition experience (NSG or other relevant competitions)
● For TKD applicants only: Blue belt and above, with strong foundations (e.g good basic kicks)		All shortlisted applicants must attend a Selection Exercise.

Badminton
Bring your badminton racket and be in proper court shoes.
The trial will consist of:
1. Fitness tests
2. Footwork drills
3. Singles match play

Basketball
Be in proper sport shoes, preferably mid / high-cut basketball shoes.
The trial will consist of:
1. Dribbling skills
2. Layup n shooting drills
3. 5v5 game play

Bowling
Bring your personal equipment for the trial (to be conducted at SuperBowl SAFRA Tampines).
The trial will consist of:
1. Bowling skill sets over 10 frames in a game
2. Interview with coaches

Taekwondo
Be in Taekwondo uniform (Dobok).
The trial will consist of:
1. Demonstration of relevant poomsae patterns and kicks

Applicants who are further shortlisted will attend an interview.

Leadership

TJC nurtures leaders of the future. If you have strong leadership potential, let TJC shape you into a leader who will make a positive difference in your community, your nation, and beyond.

Students who enrol through DSA-Sec (Leadership) will have the opportunity to partake in various leadership platforms and will be assigned development opportunities to hone their public speaking and communication skills. This will include the Temasek Ambassadors programme, as well as hosting and moderating various cohort-level activities. DSA-Leadership students will also be mentored by their seniors and teachers throughout their journey in TJC. Students will also be expected to take up leadership positions in their class or CCA levels, and to run for the Students' Council in IP Year 2.

TALENT AREASELECTION CRITERIASELECTION PROCESS
Leadership ● Key leadership positions in primary school (Executive Committee member in the Prefectorial Board or equivalent) OR have led projects that have impacted the community

● Applicants should indicate non-school-based achievements in their online application in MOE’s DSA portal		All shortlisted applicants will attend an interview.

Please note that meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the student will be shortlisted/given an offer.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The Application Period is from 11.00 a.m. on 4 May 2023 to 3.00 p.m. on 31 May 2023.

For more details, please refer to: https://www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec

Please note the following:

  • An applicant can indicate up to three choices.
  • Each choice consists of a secondary school and a talent area offered by that secondary school.

Of the three choices, an applicant may use a maximum of two choices to apply to the same school, for two different talent areas of that school.

Candidates Not Studying in Mainstream Schools

  • Candidates (Overseas Applicants and International Students including Singaporean Citizens (SC) and Singapore Permanent Residents (PR)) who are not studying in MOE mainstream schools, are required to apply for a Registration Number (RGxxxxxxx) before they can apply through the DSA-Sec Portal. Please refer to https://go.gov.sg/nmsdsa-sec-application.
  • International students (IS) who are not studying in MOE mainstream schools are also required to take the AEIS (Admissions Exercise for International Students) test before applying for DSA. Refer to https://www.moe.gov.sg/international-students/aeis/ apply for details.

Dates for Selection Tests/Auditions/Trials/Interviews:

  • The selection tests/auditions/trials will be held from 27 June to 4 August 2023.
  • All selection tests/auditions/trials/interviews will be conducted in-person at Temasek Junior College or a relevant sports venue.
  • Only shortlisted applicants will be notified via email and/or SMS for a selection test/audition/trial.
  • Applicants who are further shortlisted after these selection tests/auditions/trials will be invited to attend an interview in July - August 2023.
  • You will be notified directly through the contact details in your application form. Please ensure that your contact details are accurate.

Outcome of Application

  • All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application via email by 12 September 2023.
WHAT ELSE DO I NEED TO KNOW?

Points to note:

  • The General Ability Test (GAT) is not used as part of our selection process for the Direct School Admission Exercise. Applicants do not need to register for the GAT.
  • Successful DSA-Sec students are NOT allowed to participate in the annual Secondary 1 Posting Exercise to opt for secondary schools.
  • Successful DSA-Sec students are NOT allowed to transfer to another school after the release of the PSLE results. Students who are successfully admitted to the school via DSA are expected 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 selected for from year 1-4.
  • The College
    • reserves the right not to reveal the results or reasons for non-selection.
    • will not provide the application outcome over the telephone.
  • Please refer to MOE’s website at https://www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-sec.
  • You are encouraged to read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) provided on the website if you have further queries.
  • 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, and the programmes available to develop the area of talent.
  • Temasek Junior College will be rebuilt as part of MOE’s plan to start a multi-year, multi-phase JC Rejuvenation Programme. This will facilitate collaborative and interactive learning to support the educational needs of our students. The rebuilding works at Temasek Junior College are tentatively planned to be carried out from January 2024 to December 2027. During the rebuilding period, the school will operate at the former Tampines Junior College site located at 2 Tampines Avenue 9 Singapore 529564. During this period, the school will put in place the necessary measures to ensure a smooth transition for the students. The Tampines JC site will also be enhanced to help achieve the school’s teaching and learning goals.
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