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Last updated: 12 February 2019

Direct School Admission (DSA-Sec): Select preferred schools

3. Submitting school preferences

Submitting online

You have until 3pm on the final day of this stage to submit your child’s school preferences online:

  1. Fill out the School Preference Form with your child, listing a maximum of 3 schools in order of preference.
  2. Log in to the MOE online system and follow the instructions to submit your preferences, amend or withdraw your submitted application.

Tip: Your child’s list of schools and offers will be available when you log in to the MOE online system, along with the school option codes.

Submitting in person

You have until 3pm on the final day of this stage to submit your child’s School Preference Form in person:

  1. Fill out the School Preference Form with your child, listing a maximum of 3 schools in order of preference.
  2. Bring the completed School Preference Form to your child’s primary school.
  3. School staff will enter your choices into the MOE online system.
  4. You will be given a Verification Slip endorsed with the school stamp.
  5. Double-check the slip and inform the staff if any mistakes have been made so they can make amendments.
  6. Sign the Verification Slip and keep a copy for your records.

Note: If your child is admitted through DSA-Sec, they must commit to their chosen school for the duration of the programme. They are not allowed to transfer to another school.