www.sota.edu.sg

           Talent Academy (TA)

• Dance (Ballet or Non-Ballet)

• Music (Instrumental or Voice)

• Theatre

• Visual Arts

All TA participants are also required to undergo a writing exercise.

Foreign students and returning Singaporeans are required to sit for a Mathematics entrance test, in addition to attending the TA. There is a charge of S$100 for
this test.

There is a registration fee of S$150 for the TA.

This fee is not refundable. Applicants are also required to submit some supporting documents

1.    The TA is usually held during the March and June school holidays and is open to:

 Primary 6 students

Current High School (International students) / Secondary 1, 2 or 3 school students who wish to apply for transfer to SOTA

Secondary 4 (Express) / Secondary 5 Normal (Academic) students taking the 'O' levels, who wish to be admitted into SOTA Years 5 & 6 Programme.

SOTA does not entertain requests for walk-in auditions.

Submit the supporting documents and payment

DSA-Secondary

a.    Copy of the applicant's Birth Certificate

b.    Copy of the applicant's Passport (Singapore Permanent Resident and International Students)

c.    Copy of the applicant's Re-Entry Permit showing the validity date (Singapore Permanent Resident)

d.    Copy of the applicant's Primary 5 End of Year Results

e.    Passport size photo (only if you are unable to attach the soft copy on the online application form)

f.      Full length body photograph with appropriate dance attire
(for Dance applicants only)

g.    Copy of the applicant's two audition piece music scores
(for Music applicants only)

h.    Registration Fee of S$150

                      How are students selected for admission to SOTA?

The primary criterion for admission to SOTA is artistic talent demonstrated at the Talent Academy (TA) where students will have to undergo live auditions, personal interviews and portfolio reviews with a panel of highly regarded and experienced educators and arts specialists from SOTA faculty as well as resource persons from Singapore and overseas.

During the audition, a student’s potential is taken into account as well as his or her artistic talent.

Each successful participant would have been recommended for admission to SOTA by the panel of specialists.

                 
                     What are the academic requirements for entry to SOTA?

Upon receiving a confirmed offer after the Talent Academy (TA), Primary 6 applicants applying through the DSA-Sec exercise are required to qualify for the Express stream, based on their results in the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) for that year.

Candidates applying for Direct Transfer to SOTA should currently be in the Express stream. For those who qualify for consideration based on their performance at the TA, their academic performance in their current school will be taken into account for admission

Current Secondary 4 students (Express) / Secondary 5 Normal (Academic) students taking the 'O' levels seeking admission to SOTA Years 5 & 6 Programmed must demonstrate strong sustained outstanding artistic talent and an excellent secondary school academic track record.

Returning Singaporeans and international students who qualify for consideration based on their performance at the TA will be required to pass the SOTA Entrance Examination during the TA. This comprises a Writing Exercise and a Mathematics assessment.

                  When will I be notified of my Talent Academy (TA) results?

DSA-Sec cases: early August
DSA-JC cases: end July
Transfer cases: about 1 month after audition

 School of the Arts Singapore
1 Zubir Said Drive
Administration Office #05-01
Singapore 227968