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 PSLE Achievement Level (AL) 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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