Raffles Institution Year 1 FAQs

General 26

• What is DSA-SEC (Direct School Admission - Secondary)?
• What are the domains/talent areas offered under RI's DSA exercise?
• Can I apply for more than one talent area in RI?
• What is RI's indicative Achievement Level PSLE score range?
• If I apply for two talent areas in RI, is there a chance I will be given a Confirmed Offer in both talent areas?

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Interviews 6

• How can I prepare for the interview?
• How will interviews be conducted?
• Will all students who apply get an interview?
• If my son is an introvert or if he is a ‘quiet boy’, will he be disadvantaged during the interview?
• When will I know if I have been shortlisted for the DSA Test and Interviews?

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DSA CO/WL 8

• Are applicants given Confirmed Offers guaranteed a place in the school?
• I have received DSA offers from several schools. When must I decide which to accept?
• What does being placed on the Wait List mean?
• How do I submit, amend or withdraw my school preferences? Can I amend the submitted preferences if I change my mind?
• When will my child know the outcome of their application to each school?

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General 14

• How will you shortlist students? [Academic Domains]
• If students are accepted under English, Malay, Mathematics or Science is there any commitment for them to take up any talent development?
• Is there any selection test? [Academic Domain]
• Is RIPMWC a factor for Math DSA?
• For a student applying to Academic Talent Areas, what is the minimum percentage / marks which the student should get in the subject?

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General 5

• How will you shortlist students? [Leadership & Character Domain]
• If my son is a prefect / head prefect / peer support leader / exco , can he apply for the Leadership domain?
• Can you tell me more about the Personal Statement?
• Is there any commitment expected for students who are accepted via the Leadership Domain?
• Do we need to include testimonials?

General 9

• How will you shortlist students? [Sports Domain]
• Are Sports DSA students placed in the same classes?
• Will DSA (Sports) students be given extra help if they miss lessons due to competitions?
• What is the commitment for students accepted via a sports talent-area?
• Do students accepted via a sports talent area attend more training sessions?

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General 1

• Do I need to prepare a portfolio the Music/Visual Arts talent areas?

Music Talent Area Questions 7

• How will you shortlist students? [Music Talent Area]
• If I accept the Confirmed Offer for DSA-Music, do I need to take up a Music CCA?
• Do I need to take up the Music Elective Programme under if I am accepted under the Music Talent Area?
• Is there a minimum ABRSM grade required for students who wish to apply for the Music Talent Area?
• What will the audition / interview be like? [Music Talent Area]

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Visual Art Talent Area Questions 4

• How will you shortlist students? [Visual Arts Talent Area]
• Do I need to take up the RI-Art Elective Programme under if I am accepted under the visual art talent area?
• If I accept the Confirmed Offer for the Visual Arts talent area, do I need to take up a visual arts CCA?
• What will the test and interview be like? [Visual Art Talent Area]

General 40

• What are the subjects offered by RI?
• How many classes are there in Year 1?
• Does RI offer the Gifted Education Programme?
• Are GEP students kept in intact classes?
• What are school hours like?

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CCA 6

• How many CCAs must a student take part in?
• What is the weekly CCA commitment like?
• Which are Core CCAs and which are Merit CCAs?
• Is Singapore Youth Flying Club (SYFC) a CCA in RI?
• How are CCAs in RI allocated? Can we change CCAs?

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Financial Matters 2

• What are the school fees for RI?
• Does RI have any Financial Assistance to help pay for school fees?