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We are experiencing a high volume of calls during this period. You are strongly encouraged to check the respective categories' "How to Apply" and "Eligibility Criteria" tabs to learn more about their respective admission and application process. For further clarifications, please fill out the Admission Enquiry Form here.
Notice Update – 18 May 2020
The Preparation Notes and Checklists for all art forms have been updated on 18 May 2020. Download the latest version now.
Notice Update – 13 May 2020
In view of the COVID-19 situation, all International Students who are not residing in Singapore are not eligible to take part in this year's DSA-Sec Exercise, and will not be able to apply for the Talent Academy. Please refer to https://go.gov.sg/nmsdsa-sec-application for more details.
Notice Update – 11 May 2020
Application via the TA Portal begins 3 April and closes on 23 May 2020, 5:00 pm (SGT). You may continue to submit your application during this period. The Shortlisting Outcome will be released on 8 June 2020, 6:00 pm, via the TA Portal.
Notice Update – 6 May 2020
In view of the current COVID-19 situation, the TA Preparation Notes and Checklists have been updated. We are currently further reviewing the selection process and criteria. Updates will be posted on this website.
Notice Update – 27 March 2020
The Talent Academy is currently scheduled for 23-26 June 2020. However, in view of the current COVID-19 situation, these dates may change. More information will be provided as soon as possible. Applicants are advised not to make travel plans in June. Shortlisted applicants must attend and complete all scheduled TA activities. Incomplete attendance will result in disqualification.

Supplementary Intake Exercise [CLOSED]

25 November 2020 to 26 November 2020

SOTA is receiving applications for the Supplementary Intake Exercise (SIE) from 11 am, 25th November to 10 am, 26th November 2020. The application is only open to current Primary 6 students who sat for the PSLE and have qualified for the ‘Express’ Stream, and who have not been posted to a school through the DSA-Sec Exercise.



What is the Talent Academy (TA)?

The TA is SOTA’s Direct School Admissions (DSA) platform. In view of the COVID-19 situation, all TA activities will be conducted online. More information will be shared with shortlisted applicants in due course. This year’s TA activities will include the following:
  • Individual auditions or portfolio presentations
  • Panel interviews
  • Online questionnaires
  • Entrance tests*
*For shortlisted candidates not studying in a local MOE mainstream school only. Shortlisted candidates will be advised regarding the conduct and format of the tests.

All shortlisted candidates must complete all TA activities within the stipulated time.

Parents and pupils are encouraged to choose schools wisely based on the pupil’s aptitudes and strengths, bearing in mind SOTA’s academic and non-academic requirements, and the programmes available to develop the area of talent.

Application Period

  • Application opens on 3 April 2020 and closes on 23 May 2020, 5:00 pm, Singapore Time (SGT)
  • Application is now closed. Applicants may log in to the TA Portal to check the outcome from 8 June 2020, 6:00 pm (SGT) onwards.
  • Click HERE to get to the TA Portal log in page

Categories to apply to

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Applicants may apply via the following categories:

Category Level of Admission for Academic Year 2021 Who Can Apply For More Information
DSA-Secondary** Year 1
(Secondary 1 Express)		 Primary 6 PSLE pupils Click here
DSA-Secondary (Non-MOE)** Year 1
(Grade 7)		 Grade 6 pupils Click here
DSA-Junior Colleges Year 5
(JC1)		 Secondary 4 Express, and Secondary 5 Normal Academic GCE ‘O’ Level students Click here
Non-DSA
(subject to available vacancies)		 Year 2
(Sec 2 Express/Grade 8)

Year 3
(Sec 3 Express/Grade 9)

Year 5
(Grade 11)		 Sec 1 Express or Grade 7 students

Sec 2 Express or Grade 8 students

Grade 10 students		 Click here

** DSA-Secondary and DSA-Secondary (Non-MOE) applicants who wish to apply to SOTA are not required to submit an application via MOE’s DSA-Sec Portal. This applies only to applications to SOTA. Read the article here.

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