General Matters

How many students does SST accept each year?

The annual intake of Secondary 1 students is about 220.

How can my child apply to SST?

Interested applicants are required to complete an online application form via MOE Centralised DSA-Sec Portal.

What is the selection criteria for entry into SST?

SST admits all our students through the Direct School Admission (DSA-Sec) exercise, which means that we do not participate in the Secondary 1 Posting Exercise during the Post-PSLE period.

Students who apply through DSA-Sec must qualify for Express course of study for entry into SST.

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How is the selection process like?

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Is there a fee for the DSA-Sec application?

The application is free-of-charge.

How can my child apply for admission to SST through DSA if he/she is currently not studying in any mainstream primary school in Singapore?

Students will need to apply for a Registration Number (RGxxxxxxx) to access the DSA-Sec Portal via the FormSG. You may refer to the MOE website at: https://go.gov.sg/nmsdsa-sec-application

Please note the age requirement for Secondary 1 (S1) admission. Non-SC/SPR students must be between 12 and 14+ years old as at 1st January of the year of S1 admission.