DSA into your desired school with Coding
As the annual Direct School Admissions (DSA) exercise approaches, it’s the perfect time to explore how your child can leverage their talents and achievements for early admission to their desired secondary school. If your child is in Primary 6, coding could be the key to unlocking their future!
With coding classes being introduced in primary schools since 2019, and extending to secondary schools in 2025, coding is now part of the MOE curriculum and many secondary schools now offer DSA pathways in coding, robotics, and info-communications technology under various Talent Areas.
List of schools that offer coding
There are various schools currently offering a range of areas for DSA such as coding, robotics, science and technology, computational thinking and computer programming. We have collated a full list of schools below for your easy reference.
Secondary schools offering DSA in Coding (Updated: Dec 2024)
Our DSA Consultation Package
If you need assistance in selecting the best school for your child or just want to beef up his portfolio, Coding Lab is here for you. We are an appointed vendor for IMDA and our experience of teaching in schools enables us to have a deep understanding of the DSA process.We offer an exclusive DSA consultation package that is personalised according to your child’s needs. Enquire today!
Advanced Computer Scientists Classes
To better equip your child with the necessary skills, students must have completed at least 6 research areas under our Advanced Computer Scientists classes first before applying for our DSA programme. Through the lessons, he will acquire advanced problem-solving skills in 3 categories namely Micro:bit, Python and App Development and obtain practical skills by creating his own apps and projects.
This will allow your child’s portfolio to stand out among the rest. Coding Lab strives to help your child gain entry into his dream school. We will do our best to prepare him/her with a comprehensive portfolio and boost his/her interview skills, all which will be useful in the long run. You may fill out this form if you are interested to find out more about our DSA programme.
To apply for the DSA-Sec exercise, submit your application to the DSA online portal. Application is free of charge and will be open from early May each year. For more details, please refer to the MOE website: www.moe.gov.sg/admissions/direct-admissions/dsa-sec.