FAQS
FAQs
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What are the minimum requirements for direct school admission to Swiss Cottage? |
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Students admitted through DSA must fulfil the admission criteria, pass the selection trial and interview (where applicable), and qualify for the Posting Group (PG), i.e. PG 1, 2 or 3 in which they will be enrolled. |
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How do I apply? |
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All students will apply for DSA-Sec through a centralised DSA-Sec Portal to all DSA-Sec schools (except School of the Arts (SOTA) and Singapore Sports School (SSP), instead of individually to each school. Application will take place from 7 May 2024 (Tuesday), 11 am to 3 June 2024 (Monday), 3 pm. |
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When will I know if I have been shortlisted for the selection trial and interview? |
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We will inform you between 24 June 2024 (Monday) and 19 July 2024 (Friday) if you are shortlisted for the selection trial. The second shortlist for the in-person interview session will be sent out by 16 August 2024 (Friday) if you are successful. If you need to attend the interview and selection trial (where applicable), they will be conducted from 26 June 2024 (Wednesday) to 6 September 2024 (Friday). |
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When will I know if I have been offered a place? |
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All applicants will know the outcome of their applications by 9 September 2024 (Monday). |
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What should I do if my application has been successful and I receive a Confirmed Offer from the school? |
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Your parents will be required to login to the DSA-Sec Portal using their Singpass to submit up to 3 school preferences (maximum of 2 choices for the same school under 2 different talent areas) during the School Preference Stage of the DSA-Sec Exercise. |
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My child is not in a MOE primary school in Singapore. What is the application procedure? |
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Any child who are not studying in MOE mainstream primary schools include Returning Singaporeans, International Students studying overseas or in local international schools, students in Special Education Schools or religious schools (e.g. Pathlight, Madrasah, San Yu Adventist) and home-schoolers will need to obtain a Registration Number (RGxxxxxxx) before they can apply through the DSA-Sec Portal. Please refer to MOE website below for more information: |
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If I enter via Leadership through DSA, must I join the Student Council? |
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Student Council is not considered a CCA in Swiss Cottage. Joining the Student Council is not automatic even if you had come into Swiss Cottage via DSA based on Leadership. There is a selection process for one to become a member of the Student Council. Beyond the Student Council, there are opportunities (e.g., CCA) for you to take on a leadership position and to further develop your leadership competencies. |
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Is there athletics in Swiss Cottage? |
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Swiss Cottage does not offer athletics. For more information on the CCAs offered, please go to: https://www.swisscottagesec.moe.edu.sg/swiss-experience/co-curricular-activities |
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Do academic results play a big part in the DSA selection process? |
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The school will assess the child holistically. Apart from academic results, we will also assess the child’s character, strengths, and passion in the specific talent area through the information submitted, the selection trial and/or the interview session. |
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What are the selection criteria under Science DSA? |
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The school is looking for students who are scientifically literate and have a strong passion for Science. Students must be able to work in groups and they will be assessed based on a performance task. |
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What are the instruments used in Swiss Cottage Chinese Orchestra? |
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The Swiss Chinese Orchestra welcomes students who have a strong passion in Chinese Orchestra. We take in student who plays a wide variety of instruments, including the Erhu, Dizi, Liuqin and even Cello. If we do not offer your child’s instrument but your child is musically inclined and is willing to take up another instrument, we will consider your child’s application. |
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What are the subjects offered at Upper Secondary? |
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For more information on the list of subjects offered, please go to: https://www.swisscottagesec.moe.edu.sg/swiss-experience/instructional-programme |
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Can my child join 2 CCAs? |
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It is not advisable for your child to join 2 CCAs. As the school has fixed CCA days which takes place twice a week, your child is unlikely to fulfil the attendance for either CCA if he/she has 2 CCAs. |
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Can I switch CCA after I have entered Swiss Cottage via DSA through the specific talent area tagged to the CCA? |
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The DSA process is a commitment between you and the school. Once you have been accepted by the school through a particular CCA, you must commit to the CCA. There are exceptions, for example you are injured, and it is not medically advisable for you to continue with the sports or dance. In these instances, we will discuss with you and your parents to make a decision that is in your best interest. |