DSA 2025 Application Page

DSA-JC Application Process

Welcome to the application page for the 2025 DSA-JC exercise, for admission in year 2026.

If you are applying to Victoria Junior College through DSA-JC, please:

  1. Complete and submit the online DSA application form (open from 7 May 2025 to 6 July 2025), with supporting documents as pdf or photo attachments

  2. Take note of the key information for your chosen talent area, such as selection process, criteria and dates.

The set of supporting documents comprises the following:

  • CCA records – (all available records in Secondary school);

  • Exam result slips – Sec 3 (End of Year exams and Overall), Sec 4 (Weighted Assessment results)*;

  • Other supporting documents – such as awards or the highest certification of achievements;

  • For students applying for our Niche Academic Programmes (Drama Elective Programme (DEP), Humanities Programme, Infocomm Technology (Computing), Science Research), include any relevant supporting documents as per the instructions for the specific Talent Area

You should get these documents and a digital passport-sized photograph of yourself ready before you start the online application.

*We understand that some secondary schools may not have released the Sec 4 Weighted Assessment results at the time of your application. Affected applicants may submit their DSA application by 6 July 2025 without this set of results. Once you receive the Weighted Assessment results, you may email the results to the teacher-in-charge of your chosen talent area. For Sec 5NA students who are applying, you can attach your Sec 4NA results and any Sec 5NA WA results you might have.

Successful applicants may be asked to show proof of originals of the above records during the offer phase.

Applications should reach us by 06 July 2025, 2359hr. Incomplete applications (such as those with incomplete information or without a complete set of supporting documents) may not be considered.

For general enquiries, you may email us at victoria_jc@moe.edu.sg, or call the General Office at 64485011.

For enquiries relating to:

  • Performing Arts, please write to Ms Ding Yih, Subject Head/Aesthetics at ding.yih@vjc.edu.sg

  • Sports, please write to Mr Tan Yew Hwee, HOD/ PE & CCA at tan.yewhwee@vjc.edu.sg

  • Niche Academic Programmes, please write to the respective teacher i/c as indicated below.

Before you submit your application, please ensure that your parent acknowledges, understands and agrees to the following:

  • The Government of Singapore may collect, use, and disclose any personal data which I have provided in this application for the purpose of facilitating my child’s junior college arrangement and where my child is allocated to a DSA-JC school, for administering and managing my child’s relationship with that school and the Ministry of Education.

  • Once my child is successfully allocated to a DSA-JC school, he/she will not be able to participate in the annual Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE) to opt for another school/course.

  • My child is required to honour his/her commitment to the allocated DSA-JC school for the duration of the JC course.

  • I undertake not to transfer my child to another school after the release of the O-Level results.

  • Should the other parent contest my child’s allocation to a DSA-JC school, I undertake to resolve the issue with him/her directly.

  • All the information provided by me in this application is true and correct.

  • The Ministry of Education is entitled to remove my child from the allocated DSA-JC school and enroll my child in any school as may be determined by the Ministry of Education in its sole discretion if:
    (a) I have provided false information in this application;
    (b) I am unable to resolve any dispute with the child’s other parent with regard to my child’s choice of school as stated above; or
    (c) Any person (including me or the other parent or any other person connected with my child) has offered or given or agreed to give to any other person any gift or consideration of any kind as an inducement or reward for showing favour or disfavour to any person in relation to my child’s DSA application.

Performing Arts

Selection will be based on a basket of criteria for the respective talent area.
Auditions will take place in Victoria Junior College. Note the dates and times for auditions. The teacher in-charge will contact shortlisted applicants to confirm the date and time allocated.

Chinese Orchestra

 

Date and Time of Audition :
12 July 2025, Saturday, 8.30am – 1.00pm
16 July 2025, Wednesday, 4.30pm – 7.00pm 

Venue : Chinese Orchestra Music Room

Format : All applicants are required to perform a piece that contains at least 16 bars each of fast and slow tempo. Applicants for percussion instruments are to prepare a piece that showcases contrasting tempo as well.
Applicants will also be given a sight-reading exercise comprising at least 8 bars of music and undergo an interview after the audition.

Selection Criteria :

  1. Applicants should display a high level of musicality.

  2. Applicants should pass the interview

  3. Applicants should possess the ability to cope with the academic rigour of the JC curriculum.

  4. Priority will be given to players from the wind, plucked strings and bowed strings sections, as these are our areas of need. We are not offering DSA places for Guzheng.

Contact Person, email and number : Ms Cindy Chan | chan.siew.fun@vjc.edu.sg| 62402138

Choir

Date and Time of Audition :
12 July 2025, Saturday, 9.30am – 2.00pm
19 July 2025, Saturday, 9.30am – 11.00am

Venue : LT3 

Format : All applicants are required to undergo an audition (vocal testing exercise) conducted by the choir master, as well as an interview. No song preparation is required. 

Selection Criteria :

  1. Applicants should display a high level of musicality.

  2. Applicants should pass the interview.

  3. Applicants should possess the ability to cope with the academic rigour of the JC curriculum.

  4. Priority will be given to singers from the male chorus as these are our areas of need. 

Contact Person, email and number : Ms Sandhya P. Singh | sandhya@vjc.edu.sg | 62402168 

Concert Band

Date and Time of Audition :
5 July 2025, Saturday, 8.00am – 1.30pm
12 July 2025, Saturday, 8.00am – 10.00am 

Venue : Band Room 

Format : All applicants are required to play two contrasting pieces of their choice, and to prepare all major scales. Percussionists should prepare one piece on mallets and another piece on drums or drum set. Applicants will also undergo an interview. 

Selection Criteria :

  1. Applicants should display a high level of musicality.

  2. Applicants should pass the interview.

  3. Applicants should possess the ability to cope with the academic rigour of the JC curriculum.

  4. Priority will be given to players from the brass section, as this is our area of need. We are not looking for pianists. 

Contact Person, email and number : Mr Lau Wee Hua | lau.weehua@vjc.edu.sg| 62402130

Contemporary Dance

Date and Time of Audition :
10 July 2025, Thursday, 4.30pm – 7.30pm
15 July 2025, Tuesday, 4.30pm – 7.30pm 

Venue : T18, T19

Format :  There will be 3 rounds to the auditions. Shortlisted candidates who clear each round will complete all 3 rounds within the allocated slot.

IMPORTANT NOTES
We warmly invite dancers with strong technical foundations, confident performance skills, and versatility across genres to audition. We therefore encourage applicants to thoughtfully consider their readiness and not treat the audition as a trial or exploratory attempt. This ensures that your time and energy are respected, and that the audition experience is meaningful for all involved.

We are especially keen to welcome more male dancers into our ensemble given the variety of genres offered in our dance programme — if you’re technically strong and ready to grow further, we’d love to see you at auditions.

Round 1
All applicants will be required to prepare a solo dance piece to a song of their choice, of not more than 1 minute.

Please note that candidates must apply based on only one of the following dance genres:

  1. Contemporary

  2. Standard Ballroom

  3. Latin Ballroom

  4. Street Dance (only Hip Hop , Break Dancing, Popping, Locking)

All other dance genres namely, Ethnic dance (Chinese, Malay, Indian dance), fusion dance forms or other forms of street dance will not be eligible for consideration.

Round 2
Applicants who pass Round 1 will learn and perform a contemporary choreography taught by our instructor. This round assesses your ability to translate instruction into performance effectively, embody and execute choreography with precision under time constraints.

Round 3
Applicants who pass Round 2 will proceed to Round 3.
All shortlisted applicants will undergo an interview with the selection panel.

Attire :
All applicants should audition in the dance gear and footwear suitable for their respective dance genres.

 Selection Criteria :

  1. Applicants should display technical excellence, musicality, and performance quality in your solo performance (Round 1) and during choreography execution (Round 2).

  2. Applicants should display versatility. While you audition in one genre, those with demonstrated strength across multiple styles are highly regarded.

  3. Applicants should possess the ability to cope with the academic rigour of the JC curriculum. 

Contact Person, email and number : Mrs Ting Siang Leng | goh.siangleng@vjc.edu.sg | 62402125 

Guitar Ensemble

Date and Time of Audition :
2 July 2025, Wednesday, 3.30pm – 6.30pm
9 July 2025, Wednesday, 3.30pm – 6.30pm 

Venue : T16, T17 

Format : All applicants are required to play a solo piece (not section score or ensemble part) of their choice lasting not more than 5 minutes. Applicants are also required to sight read a piece provided by the conductor. Applicants will undergo an interview after the audition. 

Selection Criteria :

  1. Applicants should display a high level of musicality.

  2. Applicants should pass the interview.

  3. Applicants should possess the ability to cope with the academic rigour of the JC curriculum. 

Contact Person, email and number : Ms Michelle Lee Wang Ling | michelle.lee.wang.ling@vjc.edu.sg | 62402147

String Ensemble

Date and Time of Audition :
21 July 2025, Monday, 4.30pm – 7.00pm
24 July 2025, Thursday, 4.30pm – 7.00pm 

Venue : T14, T15

Format : All applicants are required to prepare two contrasting solo pieces (eg musical periods, tempo) of their choice. No accompaniment will be available. Applicants must have experience playing one of the string instruments - violin, viola, cello or double bass. Applicants will also undergo an interview. 

Selection Criteria :

  1. Applicants should display a high level of musicality.

  2. Applicants should pass the interview.

  3. Applicants should possess the ability to cope with the academic rigour of the JC curriculum.

Contact Person, email and number : Ms Geraldine Tay | geraldine.tay.rou.jun@vjc.edu.sg|  62402134

Sports

Selection will be considered on a basket of criteria for the respective talent area.
Physical trials will be conducted at Victoria Junior College. No trials will be conducted for applicants to Cross-Country, Track & Field and Wushu (see details below).
Note the dates and times for trials. Applicants should be suitably attired for their respective sports trial..

Badminton

Date and Time of Trial: 
Boys & Girls:
1st trial - 28 May 2025 (Wednesday) 5pm
2nd trial - 14 July 2025 (Monday) 5pm

Venue: VJC Hall

Format: All applicants are required to go through a physical trial. Shortlisted applicants will also likely undergo an interview after the trial.

Selection Criteria:

  1. Applicants should display a high level of technical ability, game awareness and insight of the game.

  2. Applicants should pass the interview.

  3. Applicants should possess the ability to cope with the academic rigour of the JC curriculum.

  4. Selection will factor in applicant’s past experience, achievements or awards in the following categories of competition: International / Regional / National inter-school competitions / Represented nation or selected for Singapore Schools.

  5. Selection will consider the school’s needs in specific playing positions.

Contact Persons:
Mr Teo Zhiye I teo.zhiye@vjc.edu.sg I 64438315 

Basketball (Girls only)

Date and Time of Trial: 
1st trial - 28 May 2025 (Wednesday) 4.30pm
2nd trial - 17 July 2025 (Wednesday) 4.30pm

Venue: VJC Sheltered Courts

Format: All applicants are required to go through a physical trial. Shortlisted applicants will also likely undergo an interview after the trial.

Selection Criteria:

  1. Applicants should display a high level of technical ability, game awareness and insight of the game.

  2. Applicants should pass the interview.

  3. Applicants should possess the ability to cope with the academic rigour of the JC curriculum.

  4. Selection will factor in applicant’s past experience, achievements or awards in the following categories of competition: International / Regional / National inter-school competitions / Represented nation or selected for Singapore Schools.

  5. Selection will consider the school’s needs in specific playing positions.

Contact Person: 
Mr Larry Lim | larry.lim.bengteck@vjc.edu.sg | 62402178 

Cross-country

Format: No trials will be conducted. Applicants will be shortlisted based on the quality of their applications including past results in official competitions for the sport.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.

Selection Criteria:

  1. Applicants should display a high level of potential in the sport to compete at the National School Games A Division competition.

  2. Applicants should pass the interview.

  3. Applicants should possess the ability to cope with the academic rigour of the JC curriculum.

  4. Selection will factor in applicant’s past experience, achievements or awards in the following categories of competition: International / Regional / National inter-school competitions / Represented nation or selected for Singapore Schools.

Contact Person:
Mrs Lin Yehong I kok.ye.hong@vjc.edu.sg I 62402135 

Floorball

Date and Time of Trial: 
Girls:

  • 1st trial - 28 May 2025 (Wednesday) 4.30pm;

  • 2nd trial - 5 July 2025 (Friday) 4.30pm

Boys:

  • 1st trial - 17 May 6.30pm;

  • 2nd trial - 5 July (Friday) 6.30pm

Venue: VJC Sheltered Netball Court

Format: All applicants are required to go through a physical trial. Shortlisted applicants will also likely undergo an interview after the trial.

Selection Criteria:

  1. Applicants should display a high level of technical ability, game awareness and insight of the game.

  2. Applicants should pass the interview.

  3. Applicants should possess the ability to cope with the academic rigour of the JC curriculum.

  4. Selection will factor in applicant’s past experience, achievements or awards in the following categories of competition: International / Regional / National inter-school competitions / Represented nation or selected for Singapore Schools.

  5. Selection will consider the school’s needs in specific playing positions. 

Contact Persons: 
Mr Thiruselvan | thiruselvan@vjc.edu.sg | 64438315
Ms Sharon Tey | tey.li.wei.sharon@vjc.edu.sg| 64438315

Football

Date and Time of Trial: 
Boys & Girls
1st trial - 28 May 2025 (Wednesday) 4pm
2nd trial -  16 July 2025 (Wednesday) 4pm

Venue: VJC Field

Format: All applicants are required to go through a physical trial. Shortlisted applicants will also likely undergo an interview after the trial.

Selection Criteria:

  1. Applicants should display a high level of technical ability, game awareness and insight of the game.

  2. Applicants should pass the interview.

  3. Applicants should possess the ability to cope with the academic rigour of the JC curriculum.

  4. Selection will factor in applicant’s past experience, achievements or awards in the following categories of competition: International / Regional / National inter-school competitions / Represented nation or selected for Singapore Schools.

  5. Selection will consider the school’s needs in specific playing positions. 
     

Contact Persons:
Mr Tan Yew Hwee | tan.yewhwee@vjc.edu.sg | 64438315
Mr Lim Wei Quan lim.wei.quan@vjc.edu.sg | 64438315 

Hockey

Date and Time of Trial: 
Girls:

  • 1st trial - 26 May 2025 (Monday) 4.30pm;

  • 2nd trial – 15 July 2025 (Tuesday) 4.30pm

Boys:

  • 1st trial - 29 May 2025 (Thursday) 5pm;

  • 2nd trial – 15 July 2025 (Tuesday) 4.30pm

Venue: VJC Blue hockey D

Format: All applicants are required to go through a physical trial. Shortlisted applicants will also undergo an interview after the trial.

Selection Criteria:

  1. Applicants should display a high level of technical ability, game awareness and insight of the game.

  2. Applicants should pass the interview.

  3. Applicants should possess the ability to cope with the academic rigour of the JC curriculum.

  4. Selection will factor in applicant’s past experience, achievements or awards in the following categories of competition: International / Regional / National inter-school competitions / Represented nation or selected for Singapore Schools.

  5. Selection will consider the school’s needs in specific playing positions.  


Contact Person:
Mr Seet Kok Wah | seet.kokwah@vjc.edu.sg | 64438315
Mr Peter Wee I wee.heanteck.peter@vjc.edu.sg I 64438315 

Netball

Date and Time of Trial:
1st trial - 26 May 2025 (Monday) 5pm
2nd trial - 17 July 2025 (Thursday) 5pm
*shortlisted applicants will be asked to come back for the 2nd trial

Venue: VJC Sheltered Court

Format: All applicants are required to go through a physical trial. Shortlisted applicants will also likely undergo an interview after the trial.

Selection Criteria:

  1. Applicants should display a high level of technical ability, game awareness and insight of the game.

  2. Applicants should pass the interview.

  3. Applicants should possess the ability to cope with the academic rigour of the JC curriculum.

  4. Selection will factor in applicant’s past experience, achievements or awards in the following categories of competition: International / Regional / National inter-school competitions / Represented nation or selected for Singapore Schools.

  5. Selection will consider the school’s needs in specific playing positions.  

Contact Person: 
Ms Judith Sim | judith.sim.mingxin@vjc.edu.sg | 64438315

Table Tennis

Date and Time of Trial: 
Boys and Girls: 
1st trial - 26 May 2025 (Monday) 5pm;
2nd trial - 16 July 2025 (Wednesday) 5pm

Venue: VJC Hall

Format: All applicants are required to go through a physical trial. Shortlisted applicants will also undergo an interview after the trial.

Selection Criteria:

  1. Applicants should display a high level of technical ability, game awareness and insight of the game.

  2. Applicants should pass the interview.

  3. Applicants should possess the ability to cope with the academic rigour of the JC curriculum.

  4. Selection will factor in applicant’s past experience, achievements or awards in the following categories of competition: International / Regional / National inter-school competitions / Represented nation or selected for Singapore Schools.

  5. Selection will consider the school’s needs in specific playing positions.

Contact Person:
Mr Peter Wee | peterwee@vjc.edu.sg  | 64438315 

Tennis

(Boys only)

Date and Time of Trial: 
1st trial - 22 May 2025 (Thursday) 4.30 - 6.30 pm
2nd trial - 10 July 2025 (Thursday) 4.30 - 6.30 pm

Venue: VJC Tennis Courts

Format: All applicants are required to go through a physical trial. Shortlisted applicants will also likely undergo an interview after the trial.

Selection Criteria:

  1. Applicants should display a high level of technical ability, game awareness and insight of the game.

  2. Applicants should pass the interview.

  3. Applicants should possess the ability to cope with the academic rigour of the JC curriculum.

  4. Selection will factor in applicant’s past experience, achievements or awards in the following categories of competition: International / Regional / National inter-school competitions / Represented nation or selected for Singapore Schools.

  5. Selection will consider the school’s needs in specific playing positions.  

Contact Person:
Mr Chow Siew Foong | chow.siewfoong@vjc.edu.sg | 64485011 

Track & Field

Format: No trials will be conducted. Applicants will be shortlisted based on the quality of their applications including past results in official competitions for the sport.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview.

Selection Criteria:

  1. Applicants should display a high level of technical ability, game awareness and insight of the game.

  2. Applicants should pass the interview.

  3. Applicants should possess the ability to cope with the academic rigour of the JC curriculum.

  4. Selection will factor in applicant’s past experience, achievements or awards in the following categories of competition: International / Regional / National inter-school competitions / Represented nation or selected for Singapore Schools.

  5. Selection will consider the school’s needs in specific playing positions.  

Contact Person:
Ms Judith Sim | judith.sim.mingxin@vjc.edu.sg | 64438315 

 Volleyball

Date and Time of Trial: 
Girls:

  • 1st trial - 29 May 2025 (Thursday) 5pm;

  • 2nd trial - 15 July 2025 (Tuesday) 5pm

Boys:

  • 1st trial - 31 May 2025 (Saturday) 9am;

  • 2nd trial - 17 July 2025 (Thursday) 5pm

Venue: VJC Hall

Format: All applicants are required to go through a physical trial. Shortlisted applicants will also likely undergo an interview after the trial.

Selection Criteria:

  1. Applicants should display a high level of technical ability, game awareness and insight of the game.

  2. Applicants should pass the interview.

  3. Applicants should possess the ability to cope with the academic rigour of the JC curriculum.

  4. Selection will factor in applicant’s past experience, achievements or awards in the following categories of competition: International / Regional / National inter-school competitions / Represented nation or selected for Singapore Schools.

  5. Selection will consider the school’s needs in specific playing positions. 

Contact Person:
Mr Pung Chin Hong| pung.chin.hong@vjc.edu.sg | 64438315 

Wushu

Format: Trials are usually not conducted, as applicants will be shortlisted based on the quality of their applications, including past results in the National School Games or other official Wushu competitions. Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an interview. 

Selection Criteria:

  1. Applicants should display a high level of technical ability, game awareness and insight of the game.

  2. Applicants should pass the interview.

  3. Applicants should possess the ability to cope with the academic rigour of the JC curriculum.

  4. Selection will factor in applicant’s past experience, achievements or awards in the following categories of competition: International / Regional / National inter-school competitions / Represented nation or selected for Singapore Schools.

  5. Selection will consider the school’s needs in specific playing positions.

Contact Person:
Ms Sharon Lim I sharon.lim.jia.yin@vjc.edu.sg I 62402192
Mr Teo Zhiye I teo.zhiye@vjc.edu.sg I 64438315

Niche Academic Programmes

Physical interviews will be conducted in Victoria Junior College. Students applying for Niche Academic Programmes are required to produce an additional personal statement/essay, which can be uploaded as a PDF as an additional supporting document. Details on these personal statements/essays can be found in the descriptions below.

Drama Elective Programme (DEP)

Date and Time of Audition:
23 July 2025 (Wednesday) 3pm – 7pm
24 July 2025 (Thursday) 3pm – 7pm
25 July 2025 (Friday) 3pm – 7pm

Venue: TSD Studio 1

Format: 
(1)      All applicants must submit a personal statement (maximum 500 words) detailing why he/she wants to join DEP and his/her involvement in drama related activities with supporting documents where relevant by 30 June, Monday. These supporting documents may include:
-        your curriculum vitae
-        portfolio of sketches, drawings, photos showcasing design process/ideas
-        certificates of drama accreditation or evidence of participation in drama-related activities
-        links to videos of past performances 

(2)      Shortlisted applicants will then be notified via email and required to attend an audition where they:
-     perform a short scene live (6-7mins in length) provided by the school on the day of audition,
-    answer accompanying short response questions to the scene
-  will be interviewed

Selection Criteria:
-        Demonstration of passion in theatre
-        Demonstration of clear potential in acting and/or design
-        Possesses the requisite traits of a DEP student – confident, well spoken, adaptable and takes direction well
-        Ability to cope with the rigour of the A-Level curriculum 

Expectations of students selected into the programme
Students admitted through DSA Drama Elective Programme must
(1)   offer H2 Theatre Studies and Drama (this is an examinable A-Level subject);
(2)   *participate in English Drama Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation and;
(3)   be involved in TSD workshops and outreach events

* The student is not expected to join the English Drama Club as their CCA, but is required to participate in the development, rehearsals, and presentation of the SYF AP Drama performance.

Contact Persons: 
Ms Cheryl Lee | lee.wen.zhi.cheryl@vjc.edu.sg | 64485011 (ext. 128)
Ms Low Mun Fei | low.mun.fei@vjc.edu.sg | 64485011 (ext. 128)

Humanities
Programme

Date and Time of Interview:
15 July 2025 (Tuesday): 2pm - 5pm
17 July 2025 (Thursday): 2pm - 5pm

Venue: Victoria Junior College

Format:
(1) Applicant must submit the following:
(a) ONE essay containing the applicant’s response to the following prompt:

Share about a book, movie, performance, or work of art, which you find so compelling, that you will engage with it again. Why does it captivate or bewilder you?

The essay must not exceed 500 words and must not be written using the aid of generative AI tools.

(b) Portfolio consisting of a maximum of THREE writing samples showcasing the applicant’s ability in the Humanities subjects (e.g. English Literature, Geography, History, Art, Drama) AND English Language.

The writing samples in the portfolio may be work done for school or external competitions and/or publications but must not be group work. If you are submitting work that is part of group work, please highlight the individual component.

(c) Supporting documents providing evidence of the applicant’s participation and/or achievements in Humanities-related programmes, competitions and/or events (e.g. Model United Nations conferences, current affairs competitions, creative writing programmes, school-based Humanities talent development programmes)

(2) Shortlisted applicants will attend a group interview, which includes a written and/or oral response to stimulus resources.

*Please note incomplete essay/portfolio submissions will not be entertained.

Selection Criteria:
(1) Demonstration of strong interest and aptitude in the Humanities;
(2) Evidence of participation and/or achievements in Humanities-related programmes, competitions and/or events;
(3) Ability to cope with the rigour of the A-level curriculum.

Expectations of students selected into the programme:
Students admitted to VJC via DSA (Humanities Programme) must
(1) Enrol in the Arts course;
(2) Offer H2 Literature in English at the A-level Examinations;
(3) Be actively involved in the Humanities Programme in VJC.

Contact Persons:
Ms Chong Cui Ying | chong.cuiying@vjc.edu.sg | 64485011 (ext 175)
Ms Audrey Ngerng | ngerng.xiuru.audrey@vjc.edu.sg | 64485011 (ext 127)
Mr Justin Ng | ng.mong.rong.justin@vjc.edu.sg | 64485011 (ext 128)

Infocomm Technology (Computing)

Date and Time of Computing Aptitude Test: 
Shortlisted applicants will be be provided with more details.
11 July 2025 (Friday) 3pm - 4pm

Venue: L28

Format: 
(1)   All applicants must submit a personal statement (maximum 500 words) describing their involvement in Computing-related activities, accompanied by relevant supporting documents.

Supporting documents may include:

  • Certificates from competitions such as the National Olympiad in Informatics, National Cybersecurity Olympiad, National Olympiad in AI and other hackathons.

  • Certifications or evidence of completed courses, workshops, bootcamps, or work attachments.

  • Examples of Computing-related projects. 

(2)   Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a Computing Aptitude Test, which assesses problem-solving skills, numerical ability, logical reasoning, perceptual reasoning, and understanding of programming concepts. The test will not include any coding questions.

(3)   Shortlisted applicants will then be invited for an interview.

Selection Criteria:
(1)   Applicants should demonstrate a strong aptitude for and interest in Computing.
(2)   Applicants should provide evidence of active involvement in Computing-related activities.
(3)  Applicants should offer H2 Computing and demonstrate the ability to manage the rigour of the A-Level curriculum.

Expectations of students selected into the programme
Students admitted through Computing DSA must
(i)    offer H2 Computing,
(ii)   actively participate in and lead Computing-related events at VJC and beyond
(iii)  provide peer tutoring to selected H2 Computing students.

Contact Persons: 
Mr. Ridzwan Suri | ridzwan.suri@vjc.edu.sg | 64485011
Mrs. Yong | ng.meichan@vjc.edu.sg | 64485011
Mr. Eugene Quek | quek.tze.jen.eugene@vjc.edu.sg | 64485011 

Science Research

Date & Time of Interview:
15 July 2025 (Tuesday) 3.30pm – 6.30pm
17 July 2025 (Thursday) 3.30pm – 6.30pm

Format:
(1)         Applicants must submit a personal statement (maximum 500 words) detailing his/her involvement in STEM/research activities with relevant supporting documents.

Supporting documents may include:
-        abstracts of research reports
-        photos of exhibits, prototypes
-        certificates related to courses, workshops, or other involvement in the field of STEM/Science research

(2)        Shortlisted applicants will attend an interview which includes an oral review of a research article

Selection Criteria:
(1)     Demonstration of knowledge, interest and passion in STEM Research
(2)     Clear articulation of motivation and purpose in joining Research@VJC
(3)     Evidence of past experiences relevant to STEM Research
(4)     Ability to cope with the rigour of the A-Level curriculum

Expectations of students selected into the programme
Students admitted through DSA Science Research must
(i)      offer H3 NAV Science Research (this is an examinable A-Level subject);
(ii)     participate in SSEF and
(iii)    be involved in VJC Science and Technology Centre events.

Contact persons:

Dr Wu Jiang | wu.jiang@vjc.edu.sg | 64485011
Mr Lim Cher Chuan | lim.cherchuan@vjc.edu.sg |64485011