JC Year 1 (DSA JC)

APPLICATION FOR DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION TO JC1 (INTAKE 2026)

The application for the DSA-JC Exercise (2025) will commence from 7 May 2025 to 30 Jun 2025 (5:00 pm, Singapore time).

If you are sitting for the GCE 'O' Level examinations at the end of this year and possess talents in the humanities, music, performing arts, sports, or have strong leadership qualities - TJC is the place for you to consider for your Junior College years! In TJC, we help every TJCian develop holistically and fulfil their potential through our robust curriculum and student development programmes.

Please click HERE to apply.

About DSA-JC

The Direct School Admission (DSA) scheme provides students with the opportunity to seek admission to a Junior College (JC), based on a diverse range of specific academic and non-academic achievements and talents that they can demonstrate beyond the GCE O-Level Examination. S4E / S5NA O-Level students seeking admission to a JC can consider applying through DSA-JC based on your achievements and talents. You can also apply through the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) after the release of your GCE O-level results if you cannot decide at this juncture.

For more information on DSA-JC, please refer to the MOE website at www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-jc

DSA-JC ENGAGEMENT SESSION

The College will be conducting a DSA-JC engagement session for interested students (via MS Teams) on 15 May 2025 (Thursday) at 4pm. Please find the details of the engagement session below:

You may click on this link, OR

If you have the Microsoft Teams App, here are the details to enter:
Meeting ID: 411 669 005 691 7
Passcode: T9wV6w6L

ADMISSION CRITERIA

You are eligible if you are currently a Secondary 4 (Express) and Secondary 5 (Normal Academic) student in our mainstream schools. You can apply through the following DSA domains:

CCA – Performing Arts
- Chinese Drama, Choir, Concert Band, English Drama, Guitar Ensemble, Modern Dance, String Ensemble
CCA – Sports
- Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Floorball (Boys), Football (Boys), Netball (Girls), Shooting, Taekwondo, Volleyball (Girls)
Humanities Programme
Leadership
Music Elective Programme (MEP)

DSA Domains	Selection Requirements
We are looking for talented students who can contribute in the following areas: CCA - Performing Arts 1. Chinese Drama 2. Choir 3. Concert Band 4. English Drama 5. Guitar Ensemble 6. Modern Dance 7. String Ensemble CCA - Sports 1. Badminton 2. Basketball 3. Bowling 4. Floorball (Boys) 5. Football (Boys) 6. Netball (Girls) 7. Shooting 8. Taekwondo 9. Volleyball (Girls)	▪ Achievements related to the relevant performing arts / sports ▪ Academic performance (eg. WA & EOY results) from Sec 3 to 4 / 5 ▪ Shortlisted applicants will be notified via e-mail / telephone call to attend an in-person selection trial and interview which will be conducted from 19 May to 25 July 2025 ▪ Successful applicants through DSA (Performing Arts / Sports) are expected to join and commit to the relevant Performing Arts or Sports CCA respectively for 2 years from JC1 to JC2
Humanities Programme ▪ We are seeking out applicants with a strong passion and aptitude in the Humanities. ▪ We value students with experience and achievements in humanities-based competitions, such as the MOE History Challenge, NUS Geography Challenge, MUNs, Commonwealth Essay Writing Competition, National Schools Literature Festival. ▪ We also value experience in MOE’s secondary school Talent Development Programmes (TDP) such as the Geography/History TDP, and MOE’s Creative Arts Programme (CAP). Research experience in the Humanities (e.g. in MOE’s Humanities and Social Science Research Programmes) is also highly valued. ▪ Applicants should be well read on national and global issues and have a strong personal voice. ▪ More details of the Temasek Humanities Programme can be found here: https://www.temasekjc.moe.edu.sg/academic/special-programmes/temasek-humanities-programme	▪ Consistently strong academic performance from Sec 3 to 4 / 5 ▪ Achievements and stretch experiences related to the Humanities. This can include national/international Humanities-related competitions and programmes ▪ Summary of leadership experience ▪ Shortlisted applicants will be notified via e-mail / telephone call to attend an in-person interview which will be conducted from 19 May to 25 July 2025 ▪ Successful applicants will be expected to apply for the MOE Humanities Scholarship and will be placed in the Temasek Humanities Programme
Leadership Excellence ▪ We are looking for applicants who have demonstrated excellent leadership competencies and possess the potential to have a positive impact to TJC through their future contributions to the College. ▪ Applicants should have held key leadership positions in their Secondary School Students' Council, Prefectorial Board, Uniformed Groups, other CCAs etc. Applicants who have made positive contributions and impact beyond their school will also be considered. ▪ Most importantly, applicants should be excellent role models to their peers and possess positive personal values which are in line with our College values. ▪ Students who enrol through DSA-JC (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. DSA-Leadership students will also be mentored by their seniors and teachers throughout their journey in TJC.	▪ Demonstration of leadership competencies and positive role modelling through prior experiences in secondary school or in the community ▪ Academic performance from Sec 3 to 4 / 5 ▪ Shortlisted applicants will be notified via e-mail / telephone call to attend an in-person interview which will be conducted from 19 May to 25 July 2025 ▪ Successful applicants will be expected to take up a leadership role in the TJC Students’ Council or equivalent leadership platforms.
Music Elective Programme (MEP) ▪ Students with strong musical interest and aptitude will have opportunities to hone their musical skills with well-equipped music facilities, and engage in authentic learning platforms with distinguished TJC MEP alumni, local and foreign practitioners from renowned institutions and organisations as part of the TJC Visiting Artists’ Series. ▪ The students will deepen their overall musicianship and develop essential 21st-Century skills in music technology and sound recording through our robust programmes. ▪ Successful applicants through DSA (MEP) must take MEP / the Music subject as a GCE A-level Examination subject, and join one of the Music Performing Arts CCA from JC1 to JC2.	Applicants should demonstrate passion and strong achievement in music through one or more of the following: ▪ Distinctions in O Level Music or Higher Music in internal secondary school examinations ▪ Musical leadership roles in CCA (eg. student conductor, section leader) ▪ Achievements in musical domains (eg. performing, composing) at a national or international level Applicants should submit evidence of the above, together with other supporting documents as stated on the college website ▪ Shortlisted applicants will be notified via e-mail and / or telephone to attend an in-person selection test and interview from 19 May to 25 July 2025

DSA Domains

Selection Requirements

We are looking for talented students who can contribute in the following areas:

CCA - Performing Arts

1. Chinese Drama
2. Choir
3. Concert Band
4. English Drama
5. Guitar Ensemble
6. Modern Dance
7. String Ensemble

CCA - Sports

1. Badminton
2. Basketball
3. Bowling
4. Floorball (Boys)
5. Football (Boys)
6. Netball (Girls)
7. Shooting
8. Taekwondo
9. Volleyball (Girls)

▪ Achievements related to the relevant performing arts / sports

▪ Academic performance (eg. WA & EOY results) from Sec 3 to 4 / 5

▪ Shortlisted applicants will be notified via e-mail / telephone call to attend an in-person selection trial and interview which will be conducted from 19 May to 25 July 2025

▪ Successful applicants through DSA (Performing Arts / Sports) are expected to join and commit to the relevant Performing Arts or Sports CCA respectively for 2 years from JC1 to JC2

Humanities Programme

▪ We are seeking out applicants with a strong passion and aptitude in the Humanities.

▪ We value students with experience and achievements in humanities-based competitions, such as the MOE History Challenge, NUS Geography Challenge, MUNs, Commonwealth Essay Writing Competition, National Schools Literature Festival.

▪ We also value experience in MOE’s secondary school Talent Development Programmes (TDP) such as the Geography/History TDP, and MOE’s Creative Arts Programme (CAP). Research experience in the Humanities (e.g. in MOE’s Humanities and Social Science Research Programmes) is also highly valued.

▪ Applicants should be well read on national and global issues and have a strong personal voice.

▪ More details of the Temasek Humanities Programme can be found here: https://www.temasekjc.moe.edu.sg/academic/special-programmes/temasek-humanities-programme

▪ Consistently strong academic performance from Sec 3 to 4 / 5

▪ Achievements and stretch experiences related to the Humanities. This can include national/international Humanities-related competitions and programmes

▪ Summary of leadership experience

▪ Shortlisted applicants will be notified via e-mail / telephone call to attend an in-person interview which will be conducted from 19 May to 25 July 2025

▪ Successful applicants will be expected to apply for the MOE Humanities Scholarship and will be placed in the Temasek Humanities Programme

Leadership Excellence

▪ We are looking for applicants who have demonstrated excellent leadership competencies and possess the potential to have a positive impact to TJC through their future contributions to the College.

▪ Applicants should have held key leadership positions in their Secondary School Students' Council, Prefectorial Board, Uniformed Groups, other CCAs etc. Applicants who have made positive contributions and impact beyond their school will also be considered.

▪ Most importantly, applicants should be excellent role models to their peers and possess positive personal values which are in line with our College values.

▪ Students who enrol through DSA-JC (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. DSA-Leadership students will also be mentored by their seniors and teachers throughout their journey in TJC.

▪ Demonstration of leadership competencies and positive role modelling through prior experiences in secondary school or in the community

▪ Academic performance from Sec 3 to 4 / 5

▪ Shortlisted applicants will be notified via e-mail / telephone call to attend an in-person interview which will be conducted from 19 May to 25 July 2025

▪ Successful applicants will be expected to take up a leadership role in the TJC Students’ Council or equivalent leadership platforms.

Music Elective Programme (MEP)

▪ Students with strong musical interest and aptitude will have opportunities to hone their musical skills with well-equipped music facilities, and engage in authentic learning platforms with distinguished TJC MEP alumni, local and foreign practitioners from renowned institutions and organisations as part of the TJC Visiting Artists’ Series.

▪ The students will deepen their overall musicianship and develop essential 21st-Century skills in music technology and sound recording through our robust programmes.

▪ Successful applicants through DSA (MEP) must take MEP / the Music subject as a GCE A-level Examination subject, and join one of the Music Performing Arts CCA from JC1 to JC2.

Applicants should demonstrate passion and strong achievement in music through one or more of the following:

▪ Distinctions in O Level Music or Higher Music in internal secondary school examinations

▪ Musical leadership roles in CCA (eg. student conductor, section leader)

▪ Achievements in musical domains (eg. performing, composing) at a national or international level

Applicants should submit evidence of the above, together with other supporting documents as stated on the college website

▪ Shortlisted applicants will be notified via e-mail and / or telephone to attend an in-person selection test and interview from 19 May to 25 July 2025

Please note that Temasek JC is part of DSA-JC Phase 1.

Applicants will receive notification from the school by 25 July if they are shortlisted for the trials/audition/interview for our school’s JC Direct School Admission (JC-DSA) selection.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1) Application Period

Application opens on 7 May 2025, and closes on Monday, 30 Jun 2025, (5.00 pm, Singapore time).

Please click HERE to apply.

2) Supporting Documents

Applicants should submit the following supporting documents:

Sec 3 academic results slips (including CA/WA/EOY)
Sec 4 academic results slips (Till the latest available; including CA/WA)
Sec 1 to Sec 4 CCA records (Till the latest available)
Records of additional qualifications (only highest level required), achievements, awards, scholarships, etc. (if applicable to the area you are applying to)

3) Selection / Interview & Outcome Details

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified via e-mail / telephone to attend in-person interview sessions/selection tests/trials, which will take place between 19 May and 25 July 2025.

All shortlisted applicants who have participated in the Phase 1 selection tests / trials will be informed of the outcome between 30 July and 12 August 2025.

Important Points

● Before the end of the Offer Stage, we will make Confirmed Offers to selected students. If you wish to accept a Confirmed Offer, you will be guaranteed a place in Temasek Junior College as long as you meet the eligibility criteria for admission.

● Students are NOT allowed to accept more than one Confirmed Offer at any time.

● Successful DSA-JC candidates will not be allowed to participate in the Joint Admissions Exercise. They will also not be allowed to transfer to another school after the release of the GCE O-Level examination results. They are expected to honour their commitment to the DSA-JC schools and to participate in activities related to the talent selected in, for the duration of the programme admitted to. Students who do not fulfil their DSA commitment without valid reason may be required to transfer out to another school.

● The College will not release detailed results of the selection tests and interviews. The College also reserves the right not to reveal the results or reasons for non-selection. The College will not be able to provide the application results over the phone.

● Please refer to MOE's website at www.moe.gov.sg/dsa-jc for more information. You are encouraged to read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) provided at the website.

● Parents and students are encouraged to choose schools wisely based on the students' aptitudes and strengths, taking into consideration the range of programmes offered in various schools.

CONTACT US

If you have any enquiries regarding the DSA application, please contact the following:

● Performing Arts CCAs
Ms Serene Tan - tan_su_ling_serene@moe.edu.sg

● Sports CCAs
Mr Han Songguang - han_song_guang@moe.edu.sg
Ms Jonique Ang - ang_yam_hui_jonique@moe.edu.sg

● Humanities Programme
Ms Caroline Sng – sng_ming_hui_caroline@moe.edu.sg

● Leadership
Mr Han Songguang - han_song_guang@moe.edu.sg

● Music Elective Programme
Dr Gary Laycock – laycock_eng_yeow_gary@moe.edu.sg

If you have any general enquiries regarding the DSA-JC application, please contact the TJC General Office at 64428066 during office hours or email: registrar@tjc.edu.sg