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.

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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.

What Parents Say
About Kodecoon

“At the beginning of the course, I was hesitant about how the trainer would manage my kids aged 8 and 6. Their trainer was able to manage their emotions in a professional manner and convinced them to behave well during lessons. He was able to use the appropriate terms to teach the basis of coding concepts that were easily understood by the class. My kids continued with him through the Scratch program. Now they are doing App development. I am proud to say that my kids have learnt sufficient concepts that will help them in their logic thinking and problem solving skills. Thank you Kodecoon!”

Parent of Rayden ★★★★★

“我一直认为对于我们的下一代来说学编程是和学语言同样重要的事。学编程不仅培养他们的逻辑思维，而且丰富他们的想象力和创造力。敬衡以前常常花很多时间玩游戏，现在他更喜欢花时间编程，每次完成一件程序都带给他极大的满足感。他讨厌补习，但每周的编程课是他最期待的时刻。谢谢Kodecoon的老师带给他的转变，谢谢Kodecoon! 希望看到更多家长们带他们的孩子来学编程。”

Parent of Bryan ★★★★★

“My son has been doing classes with them for the last 2 years and I am amazed at how much he has learned. The classes are super fun and interactive and the teachers are simply amazing. My younger son is eager to start too and I can’t wait for him to begin.Thank you and please keep up the good work of creating a new generation of Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. Super recommend these classes to all parents.”

Parent of Vivaan ★★★★★

My kids started with Kodecoon earlier this year and they enjoyed the lessons conducted virtually.
Teachers and admin staff were all very professional and nice.
Virtual lessons saved us the hassle to trouble and the kids are able to create some fun games on their own.
Highly recommended.

Parent of Darius & Emma★★★★★

This is very good training academy. I asked my son to join just to have a taste of programming… thinking he can switch to other lesson non programming in the future. But have been years that i havnt been able to switch him out from programming ^^ he loves the teacher (shout out to Kishore!) and he likes the friends.

Parent of Xavier★★★★★

Loved the holiday sessions conducted for my 12yo!
Full week of coding camp but time well spent! ^^
My son had fun, was engaged and made great friends even though everything was fully virtual (which was great because it saves me time from commuting!)

Parent of Joash★★★★★

My Daughter gotten a surge of overwhelming interest back after the visit to Kodecoon Academy open house on Saturday and requested to go again the next day. Conducive environment where coding and robotics are concerned. The future is here for AI! A joy to watch her enthused for learning.
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Parent of Hannah★★★★★

My son joined the holiday program in Sept and December and he enjoyed it so much. It was fun to have like minded friends to do this together. The teachers were so patient. My son asked for extended lesson as he was not able to catch up and without any hesitation, they went the extra mile to help him and make sure that he completes his assignment. Thumbs up for the Teachers!

Parent of Nathan★★★★★

Ryan has been taking coding lessons for more than a year with Teacher Ken and Teacher Deddy. He really enjoys attending weekly lessons and declares that his Teacher Ken is the coolest teacher ever. I am impressed that the educators at Kodecoon make an effort to connect with students at a personal level and guide them individually when help is needed. A big thank you to all the dedicated teachers at Kodecoon Academy!

Parent of Ryan★★★★★

Chloe has been with Kodecoon Academy since 2019. She enjoyed her classes and is always looking forward to her next lessons.
The teachers are fun and engaging, esp Teacher Deddy who is dedicated in his work and will always check on the students’ progress.
From scratch to web programming to python, Chloe has improved alot in her coding skills under the guidance of Kodecoon’s teachers.
I am glad we have chosen Kodecoon!

Parent of Chloe★★★★★

My son got to know Kodecoon from his friend as they joined a coding competition together with the academy. Teacher Deddy guided them for the competition and expose them to think out of the box where they did a fund raising on top of the competition.

Parent of Jayden★★★★★

My child has been learning coding with kodecoon since 2020. Kodecoon provides students the opportunity to explore, discover and learn coding. I like that they have online classes which students can attend at the comfort of their home. The teachers are professional, caring and well organized. They really care and truly want the best for your child.

Parent of Clarrie★★★★★

My son joined Kodecoon’s weekly class since 2021, starting with the Scratch Coding class. The teachers are really nice, patient with kids, and knowledgeable. Howard thoroughly enjoys his weekly online classes.

Parent of Howard★★★★★

My 2 girls have joined the class since Precovid and it has helped built their skills, confidence in interaction n presentation. It has broadened their social circles beyond their comfort zone.

Parent of Vera & Veron★★★★★

Our experience at KODECOON has been THE BEST experience and we are forever grateful to this academy for imparting such a great knowledge. The teachers and administrators were very welcoming and answered all our questions politely and thoroughly. The teachers were extremely committed to teaching and actively updated on my child’s progress. I am so THANKFUL to all at KODECOON for giving my child such a great learning experience.

Parent of Bevan★★★★★

I had the opportunity to work with the team of Kodecoon Academy for almost 2 years. Deddy and Himmy, together with their teachers are a pleasure to work with. I cannot emphasize enough on how passionate and dedicated Deddy and Himmy are, in what they are doing. With such passion in teaching, parents, you know your children are in good hands! I’m so honoured to see your company’s growth and I believe the best is yet to be!

Serene L★★★★★

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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!