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Latest news on visual arts learning and school programmes in Singapore.

Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) Launches Art Elective Programme (AEP) as a New DSA Talent Area for 2026

Starting with the 2025 Direct School Admission (DSA) exercise, the Art Elective Programme (AEP) will be offered as a new talent area for students seeking admission into HCI’s high school section in 2026.

Raffles Institution (RI) DSA Selection Schedule for Visual Arts (2025)

Portfolio submission period starts on 4th June 2025 and ends on 20th June 2025.

Raffles Girls' School (RGS) DSA Visual Arts Portfolio Submission deadline (2025)

The deadline of submission is 20th June 2025 (Friday).

Direct School Admission (DSA) Application for Secondary Schools and JCs is now Open

Students who wish to apply for direct admission to secondary schools and junior colleges (JCs) in Singapore can do so from May 7, 2025. The application window runs from 11am on May 7 to 3pm on June 3, 2025.

Major Changes in 2025 SOTA DSA Selection Process

This year’s selection process for Visual Arts talent area has undergone significant changes compared to previous years.

School of the Arts (SOTA)'s Admission Exercise for 2026 Intake Now Open

Important timeline of the selection process has now been announced.

[Straits Times] Review of DSA scheme among MOE’s priorities for 2025: Chan Chun Sing

Learners of all ages will have more options as they navigate educational pathways that will best fit them, said Education Minister Chan Chun Sing.