Framework

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Medley Music School has designed a framework to assist students in achieving the specific music requirements of their school of choice through the MOE's DSA-Sec programme.

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What is DSA-Sec?

 

The Direct School Admission - Secondary (DSA-Sec) exercise allows students to seek admission to Secondary 1 based on their talents and achievements.

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It also aims to give schools greater flexibility and choice in selecting deserving students, allowing Primary 6 students the opportunity to exhibit their range of achievements and talents.

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Primary 6 students can seek admission to certain secondary schools based on their talent in sports, CCAs and specific academic areas.

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

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​​How is Medley Music School able to help my child get into his/her secondary school of choice through DSA?

 

Primary 6 students may apply for DSA-Sec based on a wide range of talents, including music.

 

Your child will need to attain a certain music qualification as specified by the school (i.e. ABRSM Grade 6 practical and theory - with Merit).

 

With a strategy in place, Medley Music School will do our best to guide your child to attain the necessary certification by the time application for DSA-Sec comes around.

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Whilst we endeavour to work towards the music requirements for DSA-Sec for your child, we are unable to guarantee the admission into the school of choice as the school's various factors are beyond our control.

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What music certifications and/or other requirements are required to attain for DSA-Sec?

 

Different schools have different music requirements.

 

For instance, some schools require an ABRSM Grade 4 certification while other schools require a Grade 6 (with Merit).

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On top of music certification, there could be other requirements from the school which may include - while not being limited to - being committed to a Performing Arts CCA (Music) from Year 1 to Year 4, and/or taking on private lessons (not funded by the school) on a chosen instrument from Year 1 to Year 4.

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There may be also other commitment requirements such as not being able to transfer to another school upon successful admission to your child's school of choice via DSA.

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In addition, for some schools, your child may also be required to pass an audition, for acceptance into the school.

 

Please visit the schools' individual websites for more information on their requirements.

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