Direct School Admission
Information on 2026 Direct School Admission (DSA) to Bukit View Secondary School
(For admission to Sec One in 2027)
Introduction
The DSA-Sec Exercise was introduced by the Ministry of Education in 2004. It seeks to promote holistic education and provide students an opportunity to demonstrate a more diverse range of achievements and talents in seeking admission to a secondary school.
Parents and students are encouraged to choose schools wisely based on the student’s aptitudes and strengths, bearing in mind the schools’ academic and non-academic requirements, and the programmes available to develop the area of talent.
The Bukit View Secondary School (BVSS) DSA Exercise 2026 invites students in Primary 6 or equivalent (for overseas students) in 2026 with exceptional leadership, talent and/or interest in the following talent areas to apply for direct entry to the Secondary 1 Cohort of 2027.
Students who are successfully admitted to BVSS via DSA are expected to honour their commitment to the school by participating in the activities related to the talent they are selected for.
BVSS DSA-Sec Talent Areas
Leadership and Uniformed Groups
(Click on each talent area to view details)
Leadership ▼
Leadership Programme
Students will be equipped with leadership skills, competencies and knowledge.
They will be developed to serve as student leaders (Student Leader Council
/ CCA Leader) and be given opportunities and platforms to apply their leadership
skills.
Students may also be selected as ambassadors to represent the school during:
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School Open House
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Sec 1 Orientation
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Student Environmental Leadership Conference
For more information, please refer to the Student Leadership webpage.
Performing Arts
(Click on each talent area to view details)
Choir ▼
Choir Programme
Students will learn how to use their voice for singing, projection and
presentation effectively.There will be an emphasis on articulation, pronunciation
and clarity of sound. Listening and ensemble-ship skills will be honed.
As the Choir is a group activity, it is important for members to listen,
respond and adapt their singing to achieve an overall blended sound.
Students will be given opportunities to express themselves through singing
songs from different time periods and genres ranging from Renaissance music
to Contemporary Pop.
Students will perform in school for various school-based events, attend
performances put up by notable local or international choirs, sing at public
venues such as The Arts House or other performance venues, and take part
in Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Arts Presentation for Choir bi-annually.There
are bi-annual plans for the Choir to travel overseas for international
exchanges, when the opportunity arises.
For more information, please refer to the CCA Webpage.
Concert Band ▼
Concert Band Programme
Students will be given opportunities to perform in public concerts and
the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Arts Presentation.
They will also be given opportunities to hone their leadership and organization
skills through weekly practices and engaging activities.
In school, students get to showcase their musical talent during events like Chinese New Year celebrations, National Day Parade and Teacher’s Day celebrations.
For more information, please refer to the CCA Webpage.
English Drama ▼
English Drama Programme
Students will learn a variety of acting, direction and stage management
skills.
They will have opportunities to apply what they have learnt and be part
of drama performances for school events and external competitions as well
as representing the school in the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Arts Presentation.
As the Drama Club is the 2nd Tier of the school’s Learning for Life Programme
(LLP), students will be given opportunities to participate in events like
learning journeys to theatres and attending Drama Careers Fair organised
by institutions of higher learning.
Drama Club students will also have the opportunity to participate in collaborative
workshops or performances with other schools that offer Drama LLP.
For more information, please refer to the CCA webpage.
Modern Dance ▼
Modern Dance Programme
Students will be trained in techniques associated with various dance genres.
They will have the opportunity to perform at school events such as the
Chinese New Year concert, school National Day celebrations, Teachers’ Day,
Open House, Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Arts Presentation and competitions.
There will also be opportunities for students to hone their leadership
skills and further their passion in the arts through immersion programmes
and workshops with various institutions.
For more information, please refer to the CCA webpage.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
(Click on each talent area to view details)
Aerospace and Aviation ▼
Aerospace and Aviation Programme
Students will have opportunities to join the Singapore Youth Flying Club
and experience a range of aviation related activities, such as:
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Attending lectures to improve aviation knowledge
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Experiencing joyrides on various RSAF aircraft under the Flight Experience Program (FEP)
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Building and flying of model aircraft
They will also have opportunities to represent the school in aviation and aerospace competitions such as Singapore Amazing Flying Machine Competition (SAFMC), Aerobot Challenge, and other competitions.
For more information, please refer to the CCA Webpage.
Coding ▼
Coding Programme
Students will learn computational thinking skills using different programming
languages including Swift Playgrounds, Figma UI/UX & Vibe Coding, Scratch,
and Microsoft MakeCode.
They will also learn to harness the power of the micro:bit by working
with accelerometers, temperature sensors, LEDs, and other components.
Students will have the opportunities to represent the school in various
competitions like Young Technoprenur Challenge, National Youth Tech Championship
and International Junior Informatics Olympiad.
For more information, please refer to the CCA Webpage .
Environmental Science ▼
Environmental Science Programme
Students will learn to be environmentally conscious and be aware of issues
like sustainability and conservation.
Their learning will be supported by the school’s outdoor learning facilities
such as the Eco Garden and Smart Centre.
Students will learn to conduct a biodiversity audit in the school and
develop their capacities as Environmental Ambassadors.
They will also be able to conduct Eco Trails for other schools’ students
and visitors and be exposed to environmental projects organised by external
agencies.
For more information, please refer to the CCA Webpage.
Sports and Games
(Click on each talent area to view details)
Badminton (Boys) ▼
Badminton (Boys) Programme
Students will have the opportunity to develop their skills, pursue their
sporting ambitions and grow as well-rounded individuals.
Through structured weekly training sessions led by experienced coaches
and dedicated teachers, students will refine their technical abilities,
tactical awareness, and physical fitness.
Students will also have the opportunity to represent the school in the
annual National School Games (NSG).
For more information, please refer to the CCA Webpage.
Floorball ▼
Floorball Programme
Students will develop holistically in the areas of teamwork, discipline,
and resilience through training sessions, friendlies and competitions during
weekly CCA training sessions.
They will gain opportunities to represent their school and participate
in inter-school tournaments such as the annual National School Games (NSG).
Students will also be able to develop their leadership skills through
various platforms including planning for termly bonding sessions.
For more information, please refer to the CCA webpage.
Table Tennis ▼
Table Tennis Programme
Students will have the opportunity to hone their table tennis skills under
experienced teachers and instructors.
They will be developed holistically in the areas of leadership, sportsmanship
and teamwork.
Students will also represent the school in the annual National School
Games (NSG) Table Tennis Championship.
For more information, please refer to the CCA Webpage.
Track and Field ▼
Track and Field Programme
Students will have the opportunity to build a strong foundation in fitness
with running and jumping.
The programme helps students to foster self-confidence and develop life
skills such as discipline, teamwork and sportsmanship.
Selected students will also represent the school in the annual National
School Games (NSG) Track & Field Championship.
For more information, please refer to the CCA Webpage.
Volleyball (Girls) ▼
Volleyball (Girls) Programme
Students will have a holistic experience through the training program,
focusing not just on knowledge and skills acquisition of the sport at a
higher level, but also in the areas of character building, leadership and
teamwork.
They will be able to enhance their repertoire of skills during training
and have the opportunity to participate in friendly matches and National
School Games (NSG) competitions.
For more information, please refer to the CCA webpage.