Riverside Secondary School

Direct School Admission Exercise 2024

Direct School Admission Exercise 2024

Welcome to the Riverside Secondary Direct School Admission Microsite!

Riverside Secondary School offers a wide range of Direct School Admission (DSA) categories and talent areas. Our DSA offerings include Leadership and Character, Choir and Concert Band, Tamil Language, Media and STEM.

By being part of our Riverside Experience, students will grow into future-ready digital learners, ethical leaders, creative individuals, and compassionate, active and globally competent citizens. We welcome you to explore our microsite to find out more information about our school and the different DSA talent areas!

Application for DSA can be made at the following link.

The online application portal is open from

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 (11 am) to Monday, 3 Jun 2024 (3 pm)

2024 Direct School Admission

Talent Areas

DSA Talent Areas 2024.pdf

2024 Direct School Admission

Selection Criteria & Admission Process

Riverside Secondary School 2024 Direct School Admission Information (6 May 2024).pdf

The Riversidian - Our Student Outcomes

The Future-Ready Digital Learner

Every Riversidian starts their journey empowered for self-directed and collaborative learning through 1:1 learning.

An Ethical Leader

Every Riversidian exemplifies servant and thought leadership, combining self-direction, peer engagement, and innovation to serve the community.

A Creative Individual

Every Riversidian can harness technology and the arts to explore and express their diverse interests and passions creatively.

A Compassionate and Active Citizen

Every Riversidian engages in value-driven programs to foster good character and active citizenship, embodying the school's eight school values.

A Globally Competent Citizen

Every Riversidian is empowered to explore global issues, appreciate diverse perspectives, and become change agents through critical thinking and engagement with local communities.

Our Outstanding Riversidians

Class of 2023

Hear from three of our Riversidians, Yu Zhe, Zi Hern & Nurienne as they share fond memories of their Riverside Experience!

Our DSA Stories

Ezen Loo (Class 4 Service of 2023)

We are pleased to have been able to provide multiple pathways of success for prospective students and develop their strengths. 

Read about Ezen and his achievements at Riverside from Minister of Education, Mr Chang Chun Sing!

Ezen was one of many Riversidians who have been admitted through the Direct School Admission Programme (DSA) for student leadership. Find out more about our other talent areas for DSA 2024 here