Direct School Admission (DSA)

Preparation Class

Course Overview

DSA (Direct School Admission) is a competitive process that can be overwhelming for many students. Our DSA preparation class is specifically designed for students who want to utilize their coding and technology-related talents to apply to selected secondary schools. With our expertise and experience in helping students navigate the DSA process, this program provides students with the best chance of success. Students will learn about the DSA application process, from selecting which schools to apply for, to building their own portfolio and standing out in an individual/group interview.

CODING DSA
SUCCESS RATE

Successful DSA-SEC Students

C*** Shao En Cedar Girls Secondary School
N** Lechen Hwa Chong Institution
Christabel A** Nanyang Girls’ High School
Chloe L** Nanyang Girls’ High School
Alysa Y*** Ngee Ann Secondary School
Bryan Y*** Ngee Ann Secondary School
Keira M**** Raffles Girls’ School
Lincoln Z**** Raffles Institution
Fionne L** River Valley High School
Alexis L** School of Science and Technology
Esther S**** School of Science and Technology
Gisele Z**** School of Science and Technology
Jesse S** School of Science and Technology
Jonaz H* School of Science and Technology
Keshav V****** School of Science and Technology
T** Hai Ruii School of Science and Technology
T** Tian Cheng School of Science and Technology
Howard T** School of Science and Technology
Travis S**** School of Science and Technology
Vera O* School of Science and Technology
Caden L** St Andrew’s Secondary School
Y*** Wing Ben Yusof Ishak Secondary School

Course Objectives

Mentoring

Our teachers will be there to mentor your child at every step of the DSA process

Portfolio Building

Learn strategies for solving problems, designing projects, and communicating ideas

Interview Skills

Learn practical skills on how to ace individual and group interviews, including techniques for presentation and effective communication

DSA Preparation Class Will Help Your Child

PLAN

Initial Consultation
Student Assessment
Course Recommendation
DSA Strategy & Plan

PERFORM

Courses
Projects
Competitions & Camps
Progress Tracker

PREPARE

DSA Application
DSA Portfolio
DSA Interview
Post-Program Support

Understand DSA Application Process

Our curriculum is focused on helping students understand the DSA Process and to inform them of the expectations that come along with this process.

Research and School Selection

In this course, we will help and guide your child with the process of school selection. We will go through the research process together and select the Top 3 schools for DSA Application.

Prepare DSA Application Form

In this course, we will also help and guide your child to prepare the DSA Application form. Your child will also be taught how to assess and evaluate their key strengths and projects.

Learn Interview Tips & Tricks

In this course, students will gain insights and practical skills on how to ace individual and group interviews, including techniques for presentation and effective communication.

Portfolio Creation and Personal Statement

Craft a compelling portfolio and personal statement that showcases your child’s skills and achievements.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)

Why does my kid need to learn programming?

Here at Kodecoon Academy, we aim to equip every child with programming knowledge and the power to create change. In today’s increasingly digital world, programming is the new literacy.

Digital literacy is not equivalent to how proficient they are at playing mobile or computer games. Rather, it is the ability to understand how computers work and to write codes that can instruct computers to perform certain actions.

We want every child we teach to be future-ready – become creators and change-makers and not merely passive consumers of technology.

Like what Steve Jobs said. “Everyone should know how to program a computer because it teaches you how to think”. To be able to solve complex problems, your child needs to have computational thinking skills, which consist of 4 components namely Decomposition, Abstraction, Pattern Recognition and Algorithmic Thinking. For all the parents reading this, ask yourself the question, “Is my child ready to take on the digital age?”

What is the difference between holiday camps and your weekly classes?

1) Duration format
Our holiday camp format is 3 hours of class everyday over a period of 5 days. This means a week-long of coding fun! Our weekly classes, on the other hand, is 1.5 – 2 hours of lesson each week over a period of 12 weeks (average).

2) Program offerings
We offer exciting offerings like game design and development only during our holiday periods! Such programs are great to expose our students to see where their interest areas lie.

My child is new to programming, will he/she be able to follow?

Yes, of course! Most of our students join Kodecoon as complete beginners. And we see awesome projects that they coded on their own by the end of the lessons!

Are the classes online or in-person?

Our classes are conducted in-person at our venue to ensure real-time, two-way interaction between our students and our instructor. Only for certain modules, we have online classes. Do check with our Customer Success team to find out more!

What is your class schedule?

It depends on your availability! As we open new classes every week, we can find a suitable slot for you and your child after the assessment results from the Course Recommendation Session!