New Academic Structure – New Academic Structure – Meeting Aspirations through Meeting Aspirations through

Multiple PathwaysMultiple Pathways

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Purpose of New Academic Structure – Purpose of New Academic Structure – paradigm shiftparadigm shift

1. Develop whole-person and life-long learning capabilities

2. Opportunities for ALL students to succeed by enabling them to find themselves, and meeting their aspirations, needs, aptitudes

3. Promote diversified human resource development in HK

4. Maintain HK’s competitiveness as an international city

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Some initial success Some initial success

Reducing early specialisation over 1,450 subject combinations each in

S4 and S5 choices of elective subjects more diversified

and not limited to a particular Key Learning Area (KLA): 68% of S4 students and 70% of S5 students take elective subjects from two or three KLAs

all secondary schools offer an average of 11 to 12 elective subjects in S4 and S5

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Some initial success – Unleashing students’ potential

Examples:Student A ： “ My horizon broadened under the New

Academic Structure and I learnt to have early planning for my future.”

Student B ： “ I could choose subjects according to my interests which enhanced my motivation towards learning.”

Student C ： “ I could have chances to participate in different kinds of activities through OLE which allowed me to explore my potential.

Student D ： “ I had never thought of how to equip myself for my future until I compiled my SLP. I started to plan ahead for my future career. There are

different study paths that we could choose to fulfill our career aspirations. I believe “all

roads lead to Rome”.

「 While only 20% of the NAS graduates can enter universities, the remaining 80% will have no chances for future studies … 」

New Senior Secondary CurriculumNew Senior Secondary Curriculum Meeting Students Meeting Students’’ Aspirations via Aspirations via

Multiple PathwaysMultiple Pathways

• The New Senior Secondary Curriculum provides a broad and balanced curriculum which fosters students’ whole-person development and life-long learning, allowing them to unleash their potential and realise their aspirations.

• The NAS connects more smoothly with multiple pathways so that students can make choices

according to their interests and abilities.

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• Although not everyone can enter university directly, they can further their studies if they so wish: there are 110,000+ university degree and post-secondary places (e.g. sub-degree, higher diploma, VTC courses) for 108,300 graduates under NAS & old system

• “All roads lead to Rome” – it is not a failure if one cannot enter university directly; some students can enter university in the end through different pathways

• “Old is old; new is new and there is no direct comparison between the two” --- Under the old system, only some students would study sixth form and take the A-Level examination for admission to university. Under the new system, ALL students complete the senior secondary education and they should choose the pathway best suited to their interests and abilities

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NAS – for ALL students to succeedNAS – for ALL students to succeed

Change old mindset to new perspectives that help students develop their potential and aspirations via multiple pathways:

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• There is no loser in HKDSE --- everyone has a diploma that describes the knowledge and skills they possess

• “Everybody has something that they were born to be good at.”“One may distinguish oneself in any trade” --- students only need to excel in a particular area (e.g. through taking the VTC courses) in accordance with their personal goals and aspirations in order to succeed in different careers.”

• “Tomorrow is in the hands of those who have made preparation today.”

Change old mindset to new perspectives that help students develop their potential and aspirations via multiple pathways:

NAS – for ALL students to succeedNAS – for ALL students to succeed

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Employment

(announcement by Civil Service Bureau in

June 2011)

New Project Yi Jin

Non-local courses offered in Hong Kong/Distance learning

programmes

Sub-degree Programmes

[HD & AD]2+2+2+2+2

(including Chin Lang and Eng Lang)

Vocational programmes

Hong Kong Hong Kong Diploma of Diploma of Secondary Secondary Education Education (HKDSE(HKDSE))

Multiple & Diversified Pathways for Students

Further Studies in Mainland China /

Abroad

Bachelor’s degree programmes 3+3+2+2 (1-2 electives at Level 2/3)

UGC funded : 30300 (15150+15150)Self-financed: 6800

37400

15000 around 15700

Multiple PathwaysMultiple Pathways

University(1-4 years)

Junior Secondary (S1-S3)

Senior Secondary (S4-S6)

Post-Secondary

Post-graduate

ProjectYi Jin

VTC Youth College

Information Portal for Accredited Self-financing Post-secondary Programmes (iPASS) Information Portal for Accredited Self-financing Post-secondary Programmes (iPASS) & Electronic Advance Application System for Post-secondary Programmes (E-APP) & Electronic Advance Application System for Post-secondary Programmes (E-APP)

Applicant

View programmes information on iPASS Enter application information and programme choices on E-APP

(One application form for all programmes/institutions) Upload JUPAS Summary Report (with OEA) and SLP to E-APP

E-APP • E-APP forwards applications to institutions (Feb – May 2012)

Institutions • Process applications, contact applicants for interviews (if necessary) and make conditional offers (where applicable)

Latest news

Institutions offering bachelor’s degree

programmes

Institutions offering sub-degree programmes

VTC, Caritas Inst. of Higher Ed., Chu Hai College of Higher Ed., Hang Seng Mgt. College, Savannah College of Arts & Design, HKIEd (self-financing programmes only), Tung Wah College

VTC (both publicly-funded and self-financing programmes), Caritas Inst. of Higher Ed, Caritas Bianchi College of Careers, Hang Seng Mgt College, Community College at Lingnan University, Community College of City University, HKU SPACE Community College, HKU SPACE PLK Community College, HK Art School, HKBU, HKBU School of Continuing Education and HKBU College of International Ed., HK Central College, HK College of Technology, HK Institute of Technology, Sacred Heart Canossian College of Commerce, CUHK – School of Continuing & Professional Studies, CUHK – TWGHs Community College, HKIED – School of Continuing & Professional Ed, HKPU – HK Community College, OUHK – Li Ka Shing Inst. of Professional and Continuing, Tung Wah College, Yew Chung Community College

*Except those offered by the Hong Kong Shue Yan University and the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts as participation in E-APP is on voluntary basis.

New Foundation Diploma

Programme[L2 or above in 3 subjects (If Eng Lang not 1 of the 3, should attain L1 in Eng

Lang)]Duration ︰ 1 year

Higher Diploma ProgrammesL2 in 5 subjects

(incl. Chin and Eng Lang)

Duration ︰ 2 years

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (4 yrs)Tech. & Higher Ed. Inst. of HK

(THEI)3322+2

[L3 or above in Chi and Eng Lang, L2 or above in Maths, LS

and 1 elective ]

Holders of HKDSE

Diploma in Vocational

Ed. Programme

sFor S6

graduatesDuration ： 1

year

Master’s Degree Programmes

Other Professional Cert. Course

Prog. duration ︰

Hospitality Service ︰

4 months– 2 years

Chinese Chef ︰2 – 3 years

Junior General Purpose Rating

Course ︰23 weeks

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Latest news

6 newly launched programmes in 2012/13• BA (Hons) in Advertising• BA (Hons) in Fashion Design• BA (Hons) in Product Design• B Eng (Hons) in Civil Engineering• B Eng (Hons) in Environmental   Engineering and Management• B Soc Sc (Hons) in Sports and      Recreation Management   

Application period1 Dec 11 – 29 Feb 12

VTC: Web-ASEDB: E-APP (Feb to May)

VTC Programmes

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Employers recognise NAS & HKDSE:

NAS cultivates the Key Attributes they are looking for. Impressed with the wide variety of ApL courses -

help students understand their career aspirations. Understand explicitly what the candidates know

and can do through the Standards-referenced Reporting (SRR) of the HKDSE

The Student Learning Profile (SLP) facilitates their selection of candidates - attributes, attitudes, aspirations, etc.

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Sectors that welcome HKDSE holders:

Retail, Hotels, Airlines, Telecommunication, Health care, Mass Transportation, Broadcasting, I.T., Catering . . . .

Sectors that anticipated a prevalent growth in demand in the labour market:

Financial Services, Insurance, Construction, Property Development/Management

Sectors that recorded high turnover rate:

Community/Social/Personal Care, Import/Export, Trading & Distribution

Situation in employment sectors

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The HKDSE has secured recognition from overseas academic agencies, universities and governments…

HK Delegations to Canada, the US, the UK, Australia, South East Asia… Positive response!Australia has recognised the HKDSE as equivalent to the Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education.

UCAS Study: UCAS tariff points to 23 subjects (except Maths); Standards of the HKDSE is broadly comparable to GCE (AL) Examination --

Level of HKDSEBroadly comparable to

GCE A Level

5 Grade A

4 Grade C

3 Grade E

UCAS: Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UK)

HKDSE a Global Passport for Overseas Pathways

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They welcome the change…They welcome the change… “Preparing students for whole-person

development and life-long learning…”

“Encouraging international student mobility…”

“Useful information from Student Learning Profile…”

“Actively considering admission requirements of HKDSE holders…”(UK, USA, Australia, Canada)

EDB and HKEAA jointly publish information regarding admission requirements from overseas universities

www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/ir/ircountry_hkdse.html

Encouraging Responses fromOverseas Countries…

International Recognition:International Recognition:Admission Requirements for holders of HKDSEAdmission Requirements for holders of HKDSE

Admission requirements for HKDSE of individual university/ institution

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Continued visits and liaison with overseas countries and economies to garner support and recognition

Update governments of each jurisdiction of the progress of NAS to facilitate student exchange and mobility

Positive views on NAS in “International Education Forum & Expo” from 14 to 16 July

More Mainland institutions would exempt HKDSE students from “joint entrance exam” in 2012

Recent news…

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Sept – Dec 2011 (information & support): Disseminate all necessary information on

multiple pathways to parents & students

(e.g. Information Pack)

Workshops on “New Academic Structure – Meeting Aspirations through Multiple Pathways” for schools

Inter-sector regional briefing sessions for parents

Start counseling service for parents & students

Some critical milestones (1)

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• 25 Oct 2011 – 9 Jan 2012 Submission of JUPAS main applications

• 1 Dec 2011 – 29 Feb 2012 Application for VTC programmes

• Early Dec 2011 Issue of Candidates’ Handbook for HKDSE

• 1 – 16 Jan 2012 Delivery of practice papers to schools

• Jan – Apr 2012 Submission of SBA marks for S6 students

• Feb – May 2012 Application for post-secondary programmes (submit applications via the E-APP platform)

• 28 Mar – 3 May 2012 HKDSE written exams

• 20 July 2012 Release of HKDSE results• 20 – 27 Jul 2012 Application for rechecking and remarking via

online portal

• 21 – 23 July 2012 Modification of choices in JUPAS

• 17 Aug 2012 Announcement of JUPAS Main Round Offer results for HKDSE applicants

Some critical milestones (2)

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What are the new opportunities for students under the NAS?

All students get the diploma -- HKDSE: a global passport for further studies and employment a more informative diploma (SRR) with strong value no “pass” or “failure” -- all students receive proper

recognition a credible diploma with international & local

recognition secured

Smooth articulation to multiple pathways for study or work that cater for students’ diverse needs/abilities and results

All students to develop their potentialand meet their aspirations!

http://www.edb.gov.hk/nas

http://www.edb.gov.hk/nas

Thank you!Thank you!