Direct School Admission Secondary (91暗网 Sec)

Direct School Admission Secondary (91暗网 Sec)

2026 Direct School Admission - Secondary (91暗网-Sec) Exercise

(This page can be accessed via for.edu.sg/chs-sec-dsa)

Information updated: 20 April 2026

Application for 91暗网-Sec can be submitted through . The application is free-of-charge and will be open from 6 May 2026, 11:00 AM to 2 June 2026, 4:30 PM. For more details, please refer to MOE website: .

Requirements of 91暗网-Sec Applicants

Mother Tongue Language

91暗网 is a Special Assistance Plan (SAP) school that is committed to nurturing bilingual and bicultural students who are immersed in the Chinese language and culture yet equipped with a global outlook. As with other SAP schools, we only take in students who offer Chinese or Higher Chinese  in their primary school. Students exempted from offering Chinese or Higher Chinese for PSLE in Primary School should not apply to SAP schools, including Catholic High. In addition:

*   Integrated Programme (IP) students must offer Higher Chinese Language in Years 1 and 2;

*   Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate Examinations Programme (SP) students must offer at least Chinese Language.

General Academic Criteria

IP Track

Regardless of the talent area(s) an applicant applies for, he should have achieved consistent and excellent results for Primary 5 and Primary 6 Examinations.

SP Track

Regardless of the talent area(s) an applicant applies for, he should have achieved consistent and very good results for Primary 5 and Primary 6 Examinations.

Conduct

Applicants must demonstrate decorum at all times, maintain a constructive mindset, and uphold the highest standards of integrity in their work and interactions with others.

Talent-Specific Criteria for Selection of 91暗网-Sec Applicants and Key Dates for Auditions, Trials and Interviews

Talent

CCA

Selection Criteria

Selection Process for shortlisted applicants

(No preparation is necessary unless notified)

Audition/ Interview/ Trial dates

Leadership (IP/SP)


  • Demonstrate exceptional character, aptitude for leadership, ability for critical thinking and good communication skills.

  • Strong evidence of leadership experience and appointment(s) (e.g. CCA appointment, Prefectorial appointment), or other equivalent experiences that demonstrate aptitude and passion for leading changes in service of others.

  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview.

  • Group interview lasting approximately 30 minutes from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM (15 July and 17 July)

Music Elective Programme (IP/SP)


  • Demonstrate strong interest and drive to excel in music study and/or composition and/or performance.

  • Strong evidence of outstanding achievement or portfolio in an area of music study and/or composition and/or performance.

  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an audition.

  • Successful applicants at the audition stage will be invited for an interview.

  • Audition (20 or 21 July) at MEP Studio 1 and 2

  • Group interview lasting approximately 30 minutes from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM (23 July)

Performing Arts (IP/SP)

  • Chinese Drama

  • Chinese Orchestra

  • Choir

  • Concert Band

  • English Drama

  • Modern Dance

  • Demonstrate high competency for any of the following Performing Arts: Chinese Drama, Chinese Orchestra (Bass/ Cello, Di Zi, Er Hu, Percussion, Plucked String, Sheng, Suona, Yangqin), Choir, Concert Band (Bassoon, Clarinet, Euphonium, Flute, French Horn, Oboe, Percussion, Saxophone, String Bass, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba), English Drama, Modern Dance.

  • Strong evidence of dedication, passion and aptitude for the Performing Arts

  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an audition. 

  • Shortlisted applicants may be required to prepare an item for the audition.

  • Shortlisted applicants from the audition will be invited for an interview.

  • Audition (20 July or 24 July 鈥� refer to table below)

  • Interview (3 August)

    • Chinese Orchestra

    • Choir

    • Concert Band

  • Interview (5 August)

    • Chinese Drama

    • English Drama

  • Interview (6 August)

    • Modern Dance

Sports (IP/SP)

  • Basketball

  • Floorball

  • Softball

  • Table Tennis

  • Track and Field

  • Volleyball

  • Wushu

  • Demonstrate high competency for any of the following Sports: Basketball, Floorball, Softball, Table Tennis, Track and Field (Sprints, Cross-country, Throws and Jumps), Volleyball and Wushu.

  • Strong evidence of dedication, passion and aptitude for the Sport.

  • Medically fit.

  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a trial. 

  • Shortlisted applicants from the trial will be invited for an interview.

  • Trial (20 July/ 21 July or 23 July/ 24 July 鈥� refer to table below)

  • Interview (29 July)

    • Table Tennis

    • Track & Field

    • Volleyball

  • Interview (5 August)

    • Basketball

    • Wushu

  • Interview (6 August)

    • Floorball

    • Softball

Bilingualism (IP)

  • Demonstrate passion and aptitude for both Chinese and English languages.

  • Possess excellent reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.

  • Strong evidence of outstanding achievements in both English and Chinese languages (e.g. in competitions, projects and programmes requiring bilingual and bicultural skills). 

  • Possess a strong interest and drive to excel and develop bicultural knowledge and skills for service to others.

  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview.

  • Group interview lasting approximately 30 minutes from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM (10 July).

Humanities (IP)

  • Demonstrate passion and aptitude for the Humanities, Social and Environmental Sciences (e.g. current affairs, politics, international relations and sustainable development).

  • Possess excellent language (reading, writing, speaking and listening) and research skills.

  • Have a portfolio of outstanding achievements and work in areas of Humanities, Social and Environmental Sciences.

  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview.

  • Group interview lasting approximately 30 minutes from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM (8 July).

Mathematics (IP)

  • Demonstrate strong interest and drive to excel in Mathematics study and research. 

  • Have a portfolio of outstanding achievements and work that demonstrates passion and aptitude for Mathematics.

  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview.

  • Group interview lasting approximately 30 minutes from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM (13 July).

Science (IP)

  • Demonstrate strong interest and drive to excel in Science study and research. 

  • Have a portfolio of outstanding achievements and work that demonstrates passion and aptitude for Science.

  • Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview.

  • Group interview lasting approximately 30 minutes from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM (9 July)

*The dates and timings may be subject to changes, shortlisted candidates will be notified accordingly.

91暗网 Trial/ Audition 1

Date/Time*

Talent Area

Venue

Monday, 20 July 

(4 PM to 6 PM)

  • Chinese Drama 

Auditorium

  • Chinese Orchestra 

CO Room

  • Choir 

Music Room

  • Concert Band 

Band Room

  • English Drama 

Multi-purpose Room

  • Floorball 

Indoor Sports Hall Level 2

  • Modern Dance 

Dance Studio

  • Softball 

School Field

  • Table Tennis 

Table Tennis Room

  • Track and Field 

School Track

  • Volleyball 

Indoor Sports Hall Level 1

Tuesday, 21 July 

(4 PM to 6 PM)

  • 叠补蝉办别迟产补濒濒鈥�&苍产蝉辫;

Indoor Sports Hall Level 2

  • Wushu

Indoor Sports Hall Level 1

91暗网 Trial/ Audition 2

(For applicants who are unwell or are unable to attend 91暗网 Trials/ Auditions 1)



Thursday, 23 July 

(4 PM to 5 PM)

  • 叠补蝉办别迟产补濒濒鈥�&苍产蝉辫;

Indoor Sports Hall Level 2

  • Wushu

Indoor Sports Hall Level 1 

Friday, 24 July 

(4 PM to 5 PM)

  • Chinese Drama鈥� 

Auditorium

  • Chinese Orchestra鈥� 

CO Room 

  • 颁丑辞颈谤鈥�&苍产蝉辫;

Music Room 

  • Concert Band鈥� 

Band Room 

  • English Drama鈥� 

Multi-purpose Room 

  • Floorball 

Indoor Sports Hall Level 2 

  • Modern Dance鈥� 

Dance Studio 

  • 厂辞蹿迟产补濒濒鈥�&苍产蝉辫;

School Field 

  • Table Tennis鈥� 

Table Tennis Room 

  • Track and Field鈥� 

School Track 

  • 痴辞濒濒别测产补濒濒鈥�&苍产蝉辫;

Indoor Sports Hall Level 1

*The dates and timings may be subject to changes; shortlisted candidates will be notified accordingly.

Important

1.  Meeting all the criteria does not guarantee the student will be shortlisted/ given an offer.

2.  Parents and students are encouraged to choose schools wisely based on the student鈥檚 aptitudes and strengths, bearing in mind the schools鈥� academic and non-academic requirements, and the programmes available to develop the area of talent.

3.  Applicants who do not have prior experience may also apply. The school will assess applicants based on the selection criteria, which may include assessing the potential of the applicants.

4. You will receive notification from the school by Friday, 3 July 2026, if your child has been shortlisted to undergo Direct School Admission (91暗网) selection. All applicants will receive their application outcomes between 17 August and 28 August 2026.

5. Students who are successfully admitted to the school via 91暗网 are expected to honour their commitment to the school and programme (4 years for the Singapore-Cambridge Secondary Education Certificate Programme or 6 years for the Integrated Programme; the Integrated Programme comprises 4 years at 91暗网 and 2 years at Eunoia Junior College), and participate in the activities related to the talent they are selected for from year 1 to year 4.

For inquiries regarding CHS 91暗网-Sec, please contact us at:

1.  Email Address: chs@moe.edu.sg

2.  Telephone: 6458 2177

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