JC Year 1 (DSA JC)
Apply to Temasek Junior College via DSA-JC 2026 if you have talents in performing arts, sports, humanities, leadership, or music. Applications are open from 6 May to 28 June 2026.
APPLICATION FOR DIRECT SCHOOL ADMISSION TO JC1 (INTAKE 2027)
The application for the DSA-JC Exercise (2026) will commence from 6 May 2026 to 28 Jun 2026 (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.
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 Google Meet) on Thursday, 14 May 2026 at 4pm (SGT).
VIA GOOGLE MEET MEETING CODE: meet.google.com/gyn-ummv-qwj
Note that registration is not required – simply join us on 14 May via the Google Meet!
ADMISSION CRITERIA
You are eligible if you are currently a Secondary 4 (Express) and Secondary 5 (Normal) student in our mainstream schools. You can apply through the following DSA domains:
CCA – Performing Arts
Choir, Concert Band, Guitar Ensemble, Modern Dance, String Ensemble, Chinese Drama, English Drama
CCA – Sports
Badminton, Basketball, Bowling, Floorball (Boys), Football (Boys), Netball (Girls), Shooting, Taekwondo, Volleyball (Girls)
Humanities Programme
Leadership
Music Elective Programme (MEP)
DSA-JC admission criteria and selection requirements by domain
DSA Domains | Selection Requirements |
|---|---|
We are looking for talented students who can contribute in the following areas: CCA - Performing Arts 1. Choir CCA - Sports 1. Badminton | ▪ 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 29 Jun to 28 July 2026 ▪ 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) are 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 29 Jun to 28 July 2026 ▪ 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 with excellent leadership skills and are role models for their peers. ▪ Students who have held key leadership positions in the Students' Council, Prefectorial Board, Uniformed Groups or equivalent leadership groups will be preferred. ▪ We are also looking for students who have outstanding achievements/contributions in leadership platforms. This could include outstanding results in various national / international competitions; leading community events etc. ▪ 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. | ▪ Achievements related to leadership involvement. This can include national / international competitions; community events etc. ▪ 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 29 Jun to 28 July 2026 ▪ Successful applicants will be expected to run for the TJC Students’ Council. |
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 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 29 Jun to 28 July 2026 |
APPLICATION PROCESS
1) Application Period
Application opens on Wednesday, 6 May 2026, and closes on Sunday, 28 Jun 2026, (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
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 between 29 Jun to 28 July 2026.
All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application via e-mail by 14 August 2026.
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
Mr Irwan Wijaya Zainal – irwan_wijaya_zainal@moe.edu.sg
● Sports CCAs
Mr Irwan Wijaya Zainal – irwan_wijaya_zainal@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