1. Welcome To Yew Tee Primary School
Parents Briefing
2 October 2013

2. Briefing on DSA-Sec Exercise School Preference Stage & Secondary One Posting Exercise 2 October 2013
Pupil Placement Section
School Placement & Scholarships Branch
School Planning & Placement Division

3. Programme / Agenda
2013 DSA-Sec Exercise (Exercise School Preference Stage)
2013 S1 Posting Exercise
School Information Service Website
2013 DSA-Sec & S1 Posting Exercise

4. Exercise School Preference Stage
2013 DSA-Sec Exercise
Exercise School Preference Stage

5. Tentative Timeline For 2013 DSA-Sec Exercise
By Sec Schools
By Pri Schools
By PPS
(Tentative Dates)
Stage 3
DSA Results Release
23 Dec
Reporting at Sec Schools
Between 22
and 25 Nov
01 July
Stage 1
Selection
+ issuance of letters to all applicants
30 Aug
Sep
Pre-Stage 2
Data entry for Applicants status (Confirmed/ Waiting + Ranking/ Rejected Lists)
21 Oct
21 – 25 Oct
Issuing of School Preference Forms by Primary Schools
Stage 2
Exercise School Preference (submission via DSA-Sec Internet System)
2013 DSA-Sec Exercise

6. Exercise School Preference Stage
Pupils may indicate up to 3 school preferences
Pupils given Confirmed Offer are guaranteed a place in the school, provided
they submit preference for the school, and
their PSLE results meet eligibility criteria for courses offered by the school [i.e. Express or N(A) or (NT)]
2013 DSA-Sec Exercise

7. Exercise School Preference Stage
Pupils are required to submit their school preferences from 21 Oct 2013, 9am to 25 Oct 2012, 3 pm via the DSA-Sec Internet System themselves or seek the primary schools’ assistance.
Pupils who did not submit their school preferences by 25 Oct 2012, 3 pm will be deemed to have withdrawn from DSA-Sec Exercise. They will be able to participate in the S1 Posting Exercise to opt for their choice of schools.
2013 DSA-Sec Exercise

8. Exercise School Preference Stage
DSA School Preference Form
FOR SAMPLE ONLY
2013 DSA-Sec Exercise

10. Exercise School Preference Stage
Mode 1 - Submission through Internet by Parents
Parents are advised to
Complete hardcopy School Preference Form
Access DSA-Sec website and click on DSA-Sec IS link.
Logon using pupil’s BC/FIN and DSA-Sec PIN (as printed on School Preference Form)
Input school preferences
Print out Verification Slip as proof of successful submission
System available 24hrs from 21 Oct 2013, 9 am to 25 Oct 2013, 3 pm (Singapore Time)
Refer to DSA-Sec-IS step-by-step guide which is available online in the DSA-Sec website
Primary schools to provide PCs (with Internet access) and printers for parents to use during Exercise School Preference Stage
2013 DSA-Sec Exercise

11. DSA-Sec Verification Slip (VS)
Exercise School Preference Stage
> Submission of School Preference Form
DSA-Sec Verification Slip (VS)
FOR SAMPLE ONLY
2012 DSA-Sec Exercise

13. Exercise School Preference Stage
Mode 2 - Submission through Primary School
School staff to collect completed DSA School Preference Form from parents
School staff access DSA-Sec IS using School User account to capture the school preferences
For parents’ verification – print 2 copies of VS to be printed and signed by parent. Schools to retain 1 copy for audit purposes
Availability: 21 Oct to 25 Oct 2013, 9 am to 3 pm daily (Singapore Time)
Proxy Form – proxy must be at least 21 years old a) Photocopy of parents’ NRIC (both sides) b) Photocopy of BC of the pupil c) Photocopy of the proxy’s NRIC (both sides)
2013 DSA-Sec Exercise

14. DSA Verification Slip (VS)
Exercise School Preference Stage
> Submission of School Preference Form
DSA Verification Slip (VS)
FOR SAMPLE ONLY
2013 DSA-Sec Exercise

15. Exercise School Preference Stage
Amendments to School Preference or Withdrawal
Parents are allowed a one-time amendment to School Preferences via the DSA-Sec IS
Parents who wish to make further amendments are to approach child’s primary school for assistance.
Schools to assist using School User Account and print VS for parents to sign. Schools to keep copy for 1 year for audit purposes
Amendments or withdrawal not allowed after closure of Exercise School Preference Stage (i.e. 25 Oct 2013, 3 pm, Singapore Time). Schools will not entertain late requests.
2013 DSA-Sec Exercise

16. Important Pointers
Parents are reminded that pupils who do not submit any School Preferences by 25 Oct 2013, 3 pm are
deemed to have withdrawn from DSA-Sec Exercise
to participate in the S1 Posting Exercise
2013 DSA-Sec Exercise 16

17. Results Release Stage (Between 22 Nov and 25 Nov 2013 -Tentative)
DSA allocation results release through Primary Schools together with the release of PSLE results
Successful DSA-Sec pupils are not allowed
to opt for schools in S1 Posting Exercise, but may indicate course option and/or Third Language option, if applicable.
to transfer schools after the release of the PSLE results as they are expected to honour their commitment to the DSA school for the duration of the programme that they are committed into.
Unsuccessful DSA pupils will receive S1 Option Form, informing them of unsuccessful DSA allocation, and pupils are to participate in S1 Posting Exercise
2013 DSA-Sec Exercise

18. Overview of System Access DSA-Sec Internet System
(DSA-Sec IS)

19. System Logon Using DSA-Sec PIN DSA-Sec Internet System
System Logon Using DSA-Sec PIN
DSA-Sec Internet System
Key in pupil’s BC/FIN
Key in DSA-Sec PIN found on preference form 19

20. Candidate Information DSA-Sec Internet System
Candidate Information
DSA-Sec Internet System
For enquiries or clarifications, please or call MOE’s Customer Service

21. Preference Capturing (Candidate) DSA-Sec Internet System
Preference Capturing (Candidate)
DSA-Sec Internet System
STEP 1 : Select DSA Secondary Schools
Section A - Enter contact details of the parents/guardians
Section B - Display the DSA Schools’ offer pupil is eligible for
Section C - Key in the pupil’s school preferences
For enquiries or clarifications, please or call MOE’s Customer Service

22. Preference Capturing (Candidate) DSA-Sec Internet System
Preference Capturing (Candidate)
DSA-Sec Internet System
STEP 2 : Verify Information
The Verify Information page display information entered in step 1.
For enquiries or clarifications, please or call MOE’s Customer Service

23. Preference Capturing (Candidate) DSA-Sec Internet System
Preference Capturing (Candidate)
DSA-Sec Internet System
STEP 3 : View/Print Verification Slip
School will print 2 copies of the Verification Slips (VS) to be endorsed by parent/guardian and school staff with the school stamp
1 copy to be given to parent/ guardian
1 copy to be retained by school
For enquiries or clarifications, please or call MOE’s Customer Service

24. 2013 Secondary One (S1) Posting Exercise

25. 2013 S1 Posting Exercise Timeline S1 Option Phase
Combined Option Form and Eligibility Letter
Submission of S1 Option Form
Dual Track Schools
Programmes and Eligibilities
School Posting Phase - Posting Method
Posting Results Release Phase
Points to Note
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

26. Tentative Timeline For 2013 S1 Posting Exercise
S1 Option Phase
PSLE Results Release
Between 22 and 25 Nov
7 calendar days starting from release of PSLE results via S1-IS or 5 working days starting from the release of PSLE results via Primary Schools
Secondary School Education Booklet
S1 Posting Info Booklet
By Mid Oct
NOV
Posting Results Release
Reporting at Sec Sch
OCT
DEC
20 Dec
23 Dec
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

27. S1 Option Phase
PSLE pupils promoted to Secondary One are eligible to participate in S1 Option Phase, as follows:
S/No
Type of PSLE Pupils
Allowed to opt for Sec Schs?
Allowed to opt for Third Languages and/or Course Options? 1
Did not participate in DSA-Sec Exercise
Yes
Yes (if eligible) 2
Unsuccessful in DSA-Sec Exercise 3
Successful in DSA-Sec Exercise with eligibility No
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

28. S1 Option Phase > Combined Option Form & Eligibility Letter
Front
Back
A4 sized Combined S1 Form & Eligibility Letter
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

29. S1 Option Phase > Combined Option Form & Eligibility Letter
S1 Option Form:
Did not participate in DSA-Sec
(Sample shown for pupil with Third Language eligibility)
Allowed to participate in S1 Option Phase
FOR SAMPLE ONLY
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

30. S1 Option Phase > Combined Option Form & Eligibility Letter
S1 Option Form:
Unsuccessful DSA-Sec candidates
(Sample shown for pupil with Option Band and Third Language eligibilities)
Allowed to participate in S1 Option Phase
FOR SAMPLE ONLY
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

31. S1 Option Phase > Combined Option Form & Eligibility Letter
S1 Option Form:
Successful DSA-Sec candidates
(Sample shown for pupil with Third Language eligibility)
To opt for specified eligibilities in S1 Option Phase but not allowed to make any school selection
FOR SAMPLE ONLY
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

32. S1 Option Phase > Combined Option Form & Eligibility Letter
Lists all programmes, scholarships and/or awards pupil is eligible for
FOR SAMPLE ONLY
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

33. S1 Option Phase > Combined Option Form & Eligibility Letter
DSA Letter:
Successful DSA-Sec candidates with no eligibility will get a letter
Will not participate in S1 Option Phase
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

34. S1 Option Phase > Submission of S1 Option Form
Mode 1 - Submission through Internet by Parents
Parents are advised to:
Complete hardcopy S1 Option Form
Access S1-IS link via S1 website
Logon using pupil’s BC/FIN and S1 PIN (as printed on S1 Option Form)
Input school choices and/or eligibility options
Print out Verification Slip as proof of successful submission
System is available 24hrs starting from 12 noon on the first day until 3pm on last day of S1 Option Phase (Singapore Time)
Refer to S1-IS step-by-step guide in S1 Posting Info Booklet
Primary schools to provide PCs (with Internet access) and printers for parents to use during S1 Option Phase
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

35. > Submission of S1 Option Form
S1 Option Phase
> Submission of S1 Option Form
S1 Verification Slip (VS):
Submission by parent via S1-IS
Print VS as confirmation and record of successful submission
FOR SAMPLE ONLY
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

36. > Submission of S1 Option Form
S1 Option Phase
> Submission of S1 Option Form
Mode 2 - Submission through Primary School
School staff to collect completed S1 Option Forms from parents
School staff access S1-IS using School User account
For parents’ verification – print 2 copies of VS to be printed and signed by parent. Schools to retain 1 copy for audit purposes
Availability:
First day: 12 noon – 3pm
Last Day: 9 am – 3pm
Day after submission closes: 9am – 12pm (for new submission of S1 school choices only at Primary Schools)
Proxy Form – proxy must be at least 21 years old a) Photocopy of parents’ NRIC (both sides) b) Photocopy of BC of the pupil c) Photocopy of the proxy’s NRIC (both sides)
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

37. > Submission of S1 Option Form
S1 Option Phase
> Submission of S1 Option Form
Amendments to Choices:
Schools to note that parents are allowed a one-time amendment to submitted S1 options via S1-IS
Parents who wish to make further amendments are to approach child’s primary school for assistance. Parents to endorse original VS with name, signature, date and contact number
Schools to assist using School User account and print VS for parents to sign. Schools to keep copy for 1 year for audit purposes
Amendments not allowed after end of S1 Option Phase
2012 S1 Posting Exercise

38. Submission of S1 Option Form
S1 Option Phase
Submission of S1 Option Form
S1 Verification Slip (VS):
Submission through schools
VS printed for schools and parents to sign on.
FOR SAMPLE ONLY
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

39. Dual Track Schools S1 Option Phase
Two Option Codes: ‘O’ Level Programme and Integrated Programme (IP)
Pupils must choose option codes of both programmes if he/she is interested in both (eg (‘O’ Level) and 9151 (IP))
Pupils who choose the IP of the school as first choice will NOT be automatically be posted to ‘O’ Level Programme unless he/she chooses the ‘O’ Level Programme as a second choice and meets the COP.
Similarly, if a pupil chooses ‘O’ Level Programme as a first choice and is successfully posted, he/she will not be considered for the IP even if he/she meets the IP COP.

40. Programmes and Eligibilities
S1 Option Phase
Programmes and Eligibilities
Programmes
Higher Mother Tongue Language (HMT)
Third Language Programmes
Art / Music Elective Programmes (AEP / MEP)
Elective Programme in Malay Language for Secondary Schools (EMAS)
Regional Studies Programme (RSP)
Gifted Education School-based Programme
Eligibilities
Edusave Entrance Scholarships for Independent Schools (EESIS)
Special Assistance Plan (SAP) Schools
Course Option
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

41. Programmes and Eligibilities
S1 Option Phase
Programmes and Eligibilities
(a) Higher Mother Tongue (HMT) Languages - Higher Chinese/ Higher Malay/ Higher Tamil
Offer a Mother Tongue Language at PSLE and
Top 10% cohort or
Top % cohort who meet the language criteria,
MT : A* or
HMT : at least a Merit
Eligible pupils will receive Eligibility Letter
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

42. Programmes and Eligibilities
S1 Option Phase
Programmes and Eligibilities
(b) Third Language Programmes
Category
Language
Citizenship
Course
MTL Pre-requisite 1
Malay (Special Programme)
No restriction on citizenship
Express, Normal (Academic)
Must not have offered Malay / Higher Malay at PSLE
Chinese (Special Programme)
Must not have offered Chinese / Higher Chinese at PSLE 2
Arabic
Pupil or parent must be SC / SPR
Nil
Bahasa Indonesia 3
French / German
Top 10%
Japanese
Must have offered Chinese / Higher Chinese at PSLE
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

43. S1 Option Phase Programmes and Eligibilities
(c) Art/ Music Elective Programme (AEP / MEP)
Applicable to Express course pupils
Interested eligible pupils advised to select schools offering the programme among their secondary school choices
Upon successful admission to the secondary school offering the programme subsequently, pupils to apply for it directly at the school
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

44. Programmes and Eligibilities
S1 Option Phase
Programmes and Eligibilities
(d) Other Programmes
Language Programme
Objective
Elective Programme in Malay Language for Sec Schools (EMAS)
Deepen pupil’s understanding and appreciation of Malay Language and culture
Regional Studies Programme (RSP)
Learn about Southeast Asian culture and contemporary society
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

45. S1 Option Phase > Programmes and Eligibilities
(e) Gifted Education Programme
At secondary level, provisions made for Gifted Education Programme (GEP) pupils in schools offering Integrated Programme (IP) and GCE ‘O’ Level Programme.
P6 GEP pupils may opt to study in either programmes.
Refer to Gifted Education Programme (GEP) website :
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

46. Programmes and Eligibilities
S1 Option Phase
Programmes and Eligibilities
Edusave Entrance Scholarships for Independent Schools (EESIS)
(a) Meet Academic Requirements
Singapore Citizens (SC) who have met the academic requirements based on their PSLE results and admitted to Independent Schools will be eligible for EESIS
Eligible pupils to receive Eligibility Letter
Interested eligible pupils advised to select Independent Schools among their secondary school choices
(b) GEP Students
SC who were in GEP at Primary 6, meet the GEP promotion criteria and admitted into Integrated Programme at Independent Schools will be eligible for EESIS
Interested eligible pupils advised to select Independent Schools with Integrated Programme among their secondary school choices
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

47. > Programmes and Eligibilities
S1 Option Phase
> Programmes and Eligibilities
Special Assistance Plan (SAP) Schools
Bonus points for admission to SAP schools only
Interested eligible pupils advised to select SAP schools among their secondary school choices
Eligible pupils to receive Eligibility Letter
Higher Chinese Grade
Bonus Point
Distinction 3
Merit 2
Pass 1
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

48. S1 Option Phase > Programmes and Eligibilities
Course Option (for borderline cases)
E/NA Option Band
NA/NT Option Band
Pupils in option bands must exercise course preference in S1-IS
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

49. Overview of System Access S1 Internet System (S1-IS)

50. System Logon Using S1 PIN S1 Internet System
System Logon Using S1 PIN
S1 Internet System
Key in pupil’s BC/FIN
Key in S1 PIN found on option form 50

51. Candidate Information S1 Internet System
Candidate Information
S1 Internet System
For enquiries or clarifications, please or call MOE’s Customer Service

52. Option Capturing (Candidate) S1 Internet System
Option Capturing (Candidate)
S1 Internet System
STEP 1: Select Secondary Schools/ Eligibility(ies)
Section A - Enter contact details of the parent/guardian
Section B - Key in the pupil’s options
For enquiries or clarifications, please or call MOE’s Customer Service

53. Option Capturing (Candidate) S1 Internet System
Option Capturing (Candidate)
S1 Internet System
STEP 2 : Verify Information
The Verify Information page display information entered in step 1.

54. Option Capturing (Candidate) S1 Internet System
Option Capturing (Candidate)
S1 Internet System
STEP 3 : View/Print Verification Slip
Please print 2 copies of the Verification Slips (VS)
Both copies to be endorsed by parent/guardian and school staff with the school stamp
1 copy to be given to parent/ guardian
1 copy to be retained by school
For enquiries or clarifications, please or call MOE’s Customer Service

55. 285 284 263 240 and below By Merit : Rank all PSLE students
by their PSLE Scores
284
263
240 and below

56. S1 Posting Method 285 284 263 By Choice 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th FULL

57. School Posting Phase - After 6 choices…
Manually Posted by PPS
Postal District
Postal Sector
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

58. Posting Results Release Phase
20 Dec 2013 (Tentative)
Modes for parents to check posting results:
Short Messaging System (SMS)
- Parents will receive posting results via SMS if they provide a valid local mobile number when submitting their child’s secondary school options through the S1-IS during S1 Option Phase
Online (with Internet Access)
- Access S1-IS via S1 website for posting results
Pupils’ BC/FIN and PSLE Index Number
Primary schools to provide PCs (with Internet access) and printers for parents to use during Posting Results Release Phase
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

59. Posting Results Release Phase
Modes for checking of posting results (continued):
Primary Schools
- Access S1-IS via S1 website for posting result
Pupils’ BC/FIN and PSLE Index Number
Schools to use pupils’ own BC/FIN and PSLE Index Number when assisting parents
(School User accounts not to be used)
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

60. Points to Note
Specialised Schools for Normal (Technical) Students (SSNT)
Crest Secondary School and the new Spectra Secondary
Eligible pupils to receive a letter of invite and application form
Interested pupils to apply directly to the school (from 22 to 26 Nov 2013)
Even after applying to SSNT, the pupil is required to opt for a secondary school in case the application is unsuccessful.
Successful SSNT applicants will be informed by SSNT and will not be posted in the S1 Posting Exercise.
The results for CSS posting will be released to the primary schools from
13 Dec 2013.
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

61. Points to Note
NUS High School, School of the Arts, School of Science &Technology
Do not participate in S1 Posting Exercise
Admission to Singapore Sports School (SSP)
Apply directly to SSP, not through S1 Posting Exercise
If the pupil accepts the offer from SSP, they should not exercise their school preference during the DSA Exercise School Preference Stage
If they exercise their school preference during the DSA Exercise Preference Stage, their earlier SSP offer will be void
Pupil should continue to take part in the S1 Posting Exercise
Successful SSP pupils are not allowed to transfer to another school as they are expected to honour their commitment to SSP
If there are extenuating circumstances that pupils cannot continue in SSP, they can only be transferred to their posted secondary school provided to them under S1 Posting Exercise
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

62. Points to Note Admission for Twin Siblings
No priority to place siblings in the same secondary school
If parents want the siblings to be placed in the same secondary school, they can choose the same 1st choice school for the siblings where the academically weaker child is more likely to be posted to
2013 S1 Posting Exercise

63. Points to Note
Affiliation – Pupils to select affiliated school as 1st choice to enjoy affiliation priority
(new) Affiliation for dual-track schools – affiliation will be considered only for the ‘O’ Level programme if pupil chooses both programmes of the same school in the 1st or 1st and 2nd choice. No affiliation priority for Integrated Programme.
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2013 S1 Posting Exercise

64. School Information Service (SIS)

68. Thank You