IP Year 1 (DSA Sec)
Apply for DSA-Sec to join TJC's Integrated Programme in 2027. Applications are open from 6 May to 2 June 2026 across talent areas in academics, music, sports, and leadership.
IP YEAR 1 (DSA-SEC)
APPLICATION FOR DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION TO IP YEAR 1 (INTAKE 2027) IS NOW OPEN!
Application for DSA-Sec Exercise 2026 commences from:
6 May 2026 (11am, Singapore time) to 2 June 2026 (4:30pm, Singapore time)
For Admission to TJC Integrated Programme (IP) Year 1 in 2027
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.
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.
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.
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.
TALENT AREAS FOR DSA-SEC EXERCISE 2026
All talent areas offered by TJC for 2026 (for the 2027 IP1 batch), 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 standard curriculum and exposes students to a wide range of opportunities that allows their talents to flourish.
DSA-Sec 2026 academic talent areas, selection criteria and process
TALENT AREA | SELECTION CRITERIA | SELECTION PROCESS |
|---|---|---|
● Chinese Language* | ● 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 parts of which might extend beyond the regular school curriculum. • Applicants who are further shortlisted will attend an interview. |
*Students who enrol through DSA-Chinese Language will need to:
1. Take up Chinese Literature as one of their examinable subjects at IP3 & IP4
2. Join Chinese Language Elective Programme at Secondary Level (CLEP-Sec) at IP3 & IP4.
For more details on CLEP-Sec, please refer to the following website: https://www.moe.gov.sg/education-in-sg/our-programmes/clep-sec
Taking Chinese Literature at IP3 and IP4 supports students to continue to strengthen their linguistic proficiency while developing critical thinking, interpretive skills and an appreciation of literary works. This academic exposure strengthens their ability to engage with the language at a higher level.
In addition, participation in the Chinese Language Elective Programme (Sec) at IP3 and IP4 provides an enriched learning experience beyond the curriculum where students take a deeper dive into Chinese language, culture and contemporary issues through interactive activities, research projects and external engagements.
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 need to:
1. join the MEP and take up Music as one of their examinable subjects
2. join one of the Music-related Performing Arts CCAs 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.
Music Elective Programme DSA-Sec 2026 selection criteria and process
TALENT AREA | SELECTION CRITERIA | SELECTION 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 (for example, display basic fluency and sound fundamental techniques) that can be developed through music CCAs or through other musical experiences | In your online application via MOE’s DSA-Sec portal, applicants are to state your music background or relevant skill sets (if any) as accompanying information. All shortlisted applicants for MEP must go through a Selection Exercise, which comprises: • A written listening test For the audition, applicants are to prepare: Two contrasting pieces on the instrument(s)/voice of their choice, with a duration of 5 minutes in total. For any enquires, please email:
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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.
Concert Band DSA-Sec 2026 selection criteria and process
TALENT AREA | SELECTION CRITERIA | SELECTION PROCESS |
|---|---|---|
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 symphonic band percussion instruments. ● Symphonic band percussion instruments include the snare drum, timpani and mallet percussion instruments like the xylophone, glockenspiel etc. Drum set/kit will not be considered. ● Very good CCA records | All shortlisted applicants for band must go through a Selection Exercise, which comprises: For the audition, applicants are to: Applicants are to submit via email: Mr Daniel Yee (daniel_yee@moe.edu.sg) Applicants may include relevant non-school-based achievements and/or engagements in their online application in MOE’s DSA-Sec portal. 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.
Sports DSA-Sec 2026 selection criteria and process by talent area
TALENT AREA | SELECTION CRITERIA | SELECTION PROCESS |
|---|---|---|
Badminton | ● Very good CCA records relevant to the talent area | All shortlisted applicants must attend a Selection Exercise. Badminton The trial will consist of: Basketball The trial will consist of: Bowling The trial will consist of: Taekwondo The trial will consist of: Applicants may include relevant non-school-based achievements and/or engagements in their online application in MOE’s DSA-Sec portal. Applicants who are further shortlisted will attend an interview. |
Leadership
TJC nurtures leaders of the future who are passionate and purposeful in what they do, in line with our College motto “For College, For Nation”. If you have strong leadership potential, let TJC shape you into a leader who will make a positive difference to the College, your community and our country.
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, as well as to grow their leadership competencies. 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.
Leadership DSA-Sec 2026 selection criteria and process
TALENT AREA | SELECTION CRITERIA | SELECTION PROCESS |
|---|---|---|
Leadership | ● Applicants should be exemplary role models who have demonstrated excellent leadership skills and potential to contribute to the College through their experiences in key leadership positions in primary school (Executive Committee member in the Prefectorial Board/Students’ Council or equivalent, CCA leader etc) OR have led projects that have impacted the community. | All shortlisted applicants will attend an interview. ● Applicants may include non-school-based achievements in their online application in MOE’s DSA-Sec portal. |
Please note that meeting all the criteria does not guarantee that the student will be shortlisted/given an offer. This is due to different profiles of applicants, selection/shortlisting trends that may differ year on year.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The Application Period is from 11.00 a.m. on 6 May 2026 to 4.30 p.m. on 2 June 2026.
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:
Applicants will receive notification from Temasek Junior College from 3 July to the end of July 2026, if they are shortlisted for the DSA selection process.
The selection tests/auditions/trials will be held from 8 July to 7 Aug 2026.
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 to August 2026.
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 receive their application outcome via email between 17 and 28 August 2026.
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.
Do note that Temasek Junior College is currently located at a temporary site, 2 Tampines Avenue 9, Singapore 529564, due to upgrading. It will move back to its permanent location at 22 Bedok South Road, Singapore 469278, in December 2027.
ENQUIRIES
For any enquiries on the respective talent areas, please contact:
• Chinese Language: Mrs Chong-Ong Lay Pheng ong_lay_pheng_a@moe.edu.sg
• English Language: Ms Caroline Sng sng_ming_hui_caroline@moe.edu.sg
• Mathematics: Mr Marcus Goh goh_chengwei_marcus@moe.edu.sg
• Science: Mr Low Kian Seh low_kian_seh@moe.edu.sg
• MEP: Ms Tan Jeng Suan tan_jeng_suan@moe.edu.sg & Mr Marcus Tay tay_hiong_kiat_marcus@moe.edu.sg
• Concert Band: Mr Daniel Yee daniel_yee@moe.edu.sg & Ms Tan Jeng Suan tan_jeng_suan@moe.edu.sg
• Badminton: Mrs Evelyn Lim ng_ee_lin_evelyn@moe.edu.sg & Mr Adriel Thin thin_jie_hao_adriel@moe.edu.sg
• Basketball: Mr Danny Wong wong_kok_wye_danny@moe.edu.sg
• Bowling: Mr Ng Seng Chang ng_seng_chang@moe.edu.sg
• Taekwondo: Ms Lin Pei-Chen lin_pei-chen@moe.edu.sg
• Leadership: Mr Han Songguang han_song_guang@moe.edu.sg
For any enquiries on the DSA Application, please contact the TJC General Office at 6442 8066 during office hours or email: registrar@tjc.edu.sg
REVIEW OF TALENT AREAS FOR 2027 DSA EXERCISE (For 2028 IP1 BATCH)
On a yearly basis, TJC reviews our DSA areas based on our focus areas and other considerations including strategic factors to better focus on diverse talents that may not be captured through academic assessments.
As part of the 2026 review, TJC will be doing the following for the 2027 DSA exercise (i.e. for the 2028 IP1 batch):
1. removing the DSA-English, DSA-Mathematics, DSA-Science talent areas from the 2027 DSA exercise (i.e., for the 2028 IP1 batch)
2. keeping DSA-Chinese Language and DSA-Music Elective Programme (MEP) as TJC is one of the 9 Chinese Language Elective Programme at Secondary Level (CLEP-Sec) schools and one of the 10 MEP-Sec schools so we can continue to nurture students with aptitude and keen interest in Chinese Language and develop musically inclined students.
3. No change to the current suite of other Talent Areas for DSA application as listed on school website.
4. The respective lists of DSA talent areas for 2026 and for 2027 (projected) are as follows:
DSA talent areas offered in 2026 and 2027 exercises
2026 DSA (for 2027 IP1 students) | 2027 DSA (for 2028 IP1 students) |
|---|---|
1. Badminton | 1. Badminton |