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― A Learning Journey for All Students to Succeed in the Globalised World
The New Academic Structurefor Senior Secondary Education and Higher Education
Introduction tothe New Academic Structure
– Latest Development & Way Forward
Dr SK KWANPrincipal Education Officer(Curriculum Development)Education Bureau28 October 2010
Comparison ofOld Academic Structure and New Academic Structure
NewAcademic Structure
Degree & Sub-degree Programmes
Secondary 1
20121st HKDSE
20161st cohort of graduates
Sep 2009
Secondary 2
Secondary 3
Secondary 4
Secondary 5
Secondary 6New Senior Secondary
Oth
er
Path
way
s
OldAcademic Structure
HKCEE
Secondary 1
Secondary 2
Secondary 3
Secondary 4
Secondary 5
S6
S7
Degree & Sub-degree
Programmes
HKALE
Oth
er
Path
way
s
OtherPathways
New Senior Secondary Curriculum
45-55% 20-30% 15-35%
New Senior Secondary CurriculumPromote all round development
Provide diversified learning opportunities
New Senior Secondary CurriculumPromote all round development
Provide diversified learning opportunities
*Schools will offer different NSS elective subjects depending on individual schools’ context and students’ needs. Some schools may also offer ApL courses and/or other language courses.
4 Core Subjects
Chinese LanguageEnglish Language
MathematicsLiberal Studies
2 or 3Elective Subjects
2 or 3 subjects chosen from NSS
elective subjects, or from Applied Learningand/or other language
courses*
Other LearningExperiences
Moral and Civic EducationCareer-related Experiences
Community ServiceAesthetic DevelopmentPhysical Development
NSS SubjectsKey Learning Areas Subjects
Chinese Language Education
Chinese Language (Core Subject)
Chinese Literature
English Language Education
English Language (Core Subject)
Literature in English
Mathematics Education
Mathematics (Core Subject:including the Compulsory Part and + two Extended Modules)Liberal Studies (Core Subject)
NSS Subjects (cont’d)
Personal, Social andHumanities Education
Chinese HistoryEconomicsEthics and Religious StudiesGeographyHistoryTourism and Hospitality
Science Education
BiologyChemistryPhysicsScience (Integrated Science and Combined Science)
TechnologyEducation
Business, Accounting and Financial StudiesDesign and Applied TechnologyHealth Management and Social CareTechnology and Living (formerly Home Economics)Information and Communication Technology
Arts EducationMusicVisual Arts
Physical Education Physical Education
7
Applied Learning (ApL)• ApL complements senior secondary subjects by offering
studies with stronger elements of practical learning linked to broad professional and vocational fields.
• Courses comparable to an NSS elective subject in design –with equal emphasis on the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes
• Multi-disciplinary learning chosen from local context close to students’ daily life
• Be updated frequently to keep in pace with social, economic and technological development
Applied Learning6 Areas of Studies
Creative Studies (e.g. Image Design)
Services (e.g. Hotel Operations)
Media & Communication (e.g. Film & Video Studies)
Applied Science (e.g. Fundamental Health Care)
Business, Managementand Law (e.g. Marketing in Global Trade)
Engineering and Production (e.g. Aviation Studies)
Other Languages
French German
Hindi Japanese
Spanish Urdu
Remark: HKEAA will administer the ASL examinations ofthe Cambridge International Exam for the 6 other languages.
• NCS students may choose to sit for relevant examinations, such as IGCSE or GCSE examinations, IF– they have learned Chinese Language for less than 6 years while
receiving primary and secondary education; or– they have learned Chinese Language for 6 years or more in
schools, but has been taught an adapted and simpler Chinese Language curriculum not normally applicable to the majority of students in our local schools.
• All institutions will continue to accept alternative Chinese qualifications for students who have fulfilled the specified conditions.
Learning of Chinese Language for NCS students
Subject Combinations of the1st Cohort of NSS S4 students (2009/10)
“Survey on New Senior Secondary Subject Information” (2009) indicated that:
• The number of students taking 2 elective subjects is amounting to 45% of the student population while that taking 3 elective subjects to 51%. There are about 1,000 different subject combinations totally.
• 71.4% of students taking 2 or 3 Key Learning Areas as their elective subjects
• Schools no longer adopt the traditional practice of streaming students into arts, science and commercial classes.
Suggestion for Parents
• Respect their children’s subject preferences. • Encourage children to select the subjects that
are suitable for themselves, taking into account their abilities and interests, their plans for further studies / careers, and subjects offered by the school.
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE)Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE)
• One Public Exam– HKDSE will replace HKCEE & HKALE
• School-based Assessment (SBA)– Assess students’ abilities that cannot be effectively
reflected through pen-and-paper examinations• Standards-Referenced Reporting (SRR)
– 5 levels with descriptors to illustrate what a typical candidate can do in the levels concerned.
– Enable stakeholders to understand the abilities of the candidates
Multiple Pathwaysfor Students
Multiple Pathways
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education(HKDSE)
4-year degree programmes
Vocational education and training(Diploma and Certificate programmesoffered by the Vocational Training Council (VTC), the Clothing Industry Training Authority (CITA), etc.)
Employment
Post-secondary programmes(including Associate Degree, Higher Diploma)
Study outside Hong Kong
Entrance Requirements: UGC-funded Institutions
• 4 Core Subjects:– Chinese Language: Level 3– English Language: Level 3– Mathematics: Level 2– Liberal Studies: Level 2
• In addition, institutions have stipulated further admission requirements for individual faculty / programmee.g.
– Law: Higher English standard is required.– Engineering: Higher Mathematics standard
[Mathematics (Extended Part: Module 1 or 2)] is required.– Programmes with intense competition (e.g. Global Business):
Good performance in Chinese, English & Mathematics is required.
• Level Requirement of Elective Subjects– Senior secondary elective subjects:
generally Level 2 or Level 3– Applied Learning subjects:
used as elective subjects, or considered for award ofextra bonus or additional information
– Other Language subjects:(French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish & Urdu)used as unspecified or extra elective subjects, generally at the minimum requirement of Grade E
Details: New Academic Structure Web Bulletin ( http://www.edb.gov.hk/nas/en Multiple Pathways for Students Articulation to UGC-funded Institutions What’s New)
Entrance Requirements: UGC-funded Institutions
• 4 Core Subjects – “3322”, i.e. same the UGC-funded institutions• Elective Subjects – generally require one subject at Level 2• Individual institutions / faculties / programmes may stipulate
further admission requirements in the light of their needse.g.HKAPA – Give due emphasis on the performance in tests in
aural and music theory, audition and interview
Details: New Academic Structure Web Bulletin( http://www.edb.gov.hk/nas/en Multiple Pathways for Students Articulation to Programmes offered by Post-secondary Institutions What’s New)
Entrance Requirements:Non-UGC-funded Institutions
Entrance Requirements:Sub-degree Programmes
• Sub-degree Programmes– including associate degree and diploma programmes
• Level 2 in five HKDSE subjects(including English and Chinese)
• May use a maximum of two Applied Learning subjects “Attained with Distinction” is considered as Level 3
“Attained” is considered as Level 2
Other Local Study Pathways• The VTC will continue to provide alternative
educational pathways for early school leavers.• Diploma in Vocational Education (DVE)
Programmes– Designed for S3 to S6 leavers under the NSS education
structure– Features of DVE
• Multi-entry-multi-exit • Flexible credit-based Module Accumulation
Programme
Overseas Recognition• The HKDSE has secured recognition from overseas
academic agencies, universities and governments.e.g.– UCAS Study - standards of the HKDSE broadly
comparable to GCE (AL) Examination:
– Australia - recognised the HKDSE as equivalent to the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education.
Level Broadly comparable to GCE A Level
5 Grade A4 Grade C3 Grade E
Articulation with Overseas Universities• EDB and HKEAA visited Canada, US, UK,
Australia and other Asian countries (including Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan and Korea).
• HKDSE qualification recognised and SLP appreciated.
• EDB and HKEAA are conducting a survey on overseas universities’ admission requirements of HKDSE holders. The information will be uploaded to the websites for public’s access.
Future Employment• The Civil Service Bureau (CSB) working
with EDB and HKCAAVQ to work out the details regarding HKDSE qualifications in civil service appointment.
• Details will be announced by the end of 2010
Latest Information
• New Academic Structure Web Bulletin(http://www.edb.gov.hk/nas/en)
• Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority(http://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en)
http://www.edb.gov.hk/nas/en
Let us join hands to build a bright future
for our students
Thank you !