Direct School Admission (DSA) 2026
Apply for the 2026 DSA at Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary) via sports or performing arts talents, beyond your PSLE results.
Introduction
Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary) welcomes applications from Primary 6 students in the current academic year to take part in the 2026 Direct School Admission (DSA-Sec) Exercise. Introduced in 2004, the DSA provides a pathway for students to gain admission to secondary schools based on their interests, aptitude, and potential, beyond their performance at Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE). Primary 6 students who do not participate in the DSA-Sec will continue to seek admission based on their PSLE score through the Secondary 1 Posting.
DSA at Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary)
FMS(S) is inviting applications for DSA in the following talent areas. Please see the following information on the respective talent area selection criteria.
DSA talent areas offered by FMS(S) for 2026
Sports | Performing Arts |
Badminton (Girls and Boys) | Choir (Girls and Boys) |
Basketball (Boys) | Concert Band (Girls and Boys) |
Football (Boys) | Modern Dance (Girls) |
Volleyball (Girls and Boys) |
Selection Criteria
FMS(S) seeks to admit students who have demonstrated a strong interest and talent in their respective talent areas, whether in Sports or Performing Arts. We are also looking for students who demonstrate positive personal dispositions and learning attitudes. Applicants who do not have prior experience may also apply. The school will assess applicants based on the selection criteria, which may include assessing the potential of the applicants.
Sports
DSA Sports Selection Criteria and Assessment Process for Talent Areas
TALENT AREA | SELECTION CRITERIA | SELECTION PROCESS |
Badminton (Girls and Boys) Basketball (Boys) Football (Boys) Volleyball (Girls and Boys) | Students who apply should:
| All shortlisted applicants should be prepared to perform the following physical tasks for the assessment of their aptitude:
Applicants who are further shortlisted will attend an interview. |
Performing Arts (Choir - Girls and Boys)
DSA Choir Selection Criteria and Audition Process
TALENT AREA | SELECTION CRITERIA | SELECTION PROCESS |
Choir (Girls and Boys) | Students who apply should:
| All shortlisted applicants should be prepared to:
Applicants who are further shortlisted will attend an interview. |
Performing Arts (Concert Band - Girls and Boys)
DSA Concert Band Selection Criteria and Audition Process
TALENT AREA | SELECTION CRITERIA | SELECTION PROCESS |
Concert Band (Girls and Boys) | Students who apply should:
| All shortlisted applicants should be prepared to:
Applicants who are further shortlisted will attend an interview. |
Performing Arts (Modern Dance - Girls)
DSA Modern Dance Selection Criteria and Audition Process
TALENT AREA | SELECTION CRITERIA | SELECTION PROCESS |
Modern Dance (Girls) | Students who apply should:
| All shortlisted applicants should be prepared to:
Applicants who are further shortlisted will attend an interview. |
Note: Please note that meeting all the criteria does not guarantee that the student would be shortlisted/given an offer.
DSA Timeline

You will receive notification from the school by end of July 2026, if your child has been shortlisted to undergo Direct School Admission (DSA) selection. All applicants will receive their application outcomes between 20 Aug and 3 Sep 2026.
Application for DSA-Sec
Application for DSA-Sec can be submitted through the online DSA-Sec Portal. The application is free-of-charge and will be open from 6 May 2026, 11am to 2 Jun 2026, 4.30pm.
For more details, please refer to MOE DSA website
Parents and students are encouraged to choose schools wisely based on the student’s aptitudes and strengths, bearing in mind the schools’ academic and non-academic requirements, and the programmes available to develop the area of talent.
Students who are successfully admitted to the school via DSA are required to honour their commitment to the school and participate in the activities related to the talent they are selected for from year 1-4.
Contact Information
For further enquiries regarding DSA-Sec, you may reach out to the following staff members:
Mr. Shahrin DSA Coordinator
Scope: Selection Trials & Interviews
Mr. Christopher Ng HOD PE & CCA
Scope: Sports-related DSA enquiries
Mr. Alester Tan Subject Head CCA
Scope: Performing Arts (PA) related DSA enquiries
