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Rationale
1. To cater for learners’ diversity
2. To meet the diverse further study needs of students
3. To help students gain the best advantage of an international qualification
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Curriculum Framework 3
Higher Education
HKDSE 4 Cores
+ 2 or 3 Electives
Edexcel GCE 3 Cores (Math: IAL)
+3 Science IAL
Integrated Curriculum
4 Cores + 3 Science Electives
S.5- S.6
S.4
S.1- S.3 School-based Curriculum
Curriculum Content
S4 S5 S6
Chi DSE (tailored) School-based School-based
Eng DSE (tailored) IELTS School-based
Math DSE (tailored) GCE IAL GCE IAL
LS DSE (tailored) Nil Nil
Phy DSE (tailored) GCE IAL GCE IAL
Chem DSE (tailored) GCE IAL GCE IAL
Bio DSE (tailored) GCE IAL GCE IAL
PHE Same as DSE stream Same as DSE stream Same as DSE stream
Media Education Same as DSE stream Same as DSE stream Nil
Music Same as DSE stream Same as DSE stream Nil
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Streaming and Class Structure S4
Stream HKDSEIntegrated Curriculum
Class 4A-4D 4E
Core Subjects
Chi, Eng, LS Chi*, Eng, LS
Math: Core / Core + M1 / Core + M2 Math
X1 HKDSE Electives Physics
X2 HKDSE Electives Chemistry
X3 HKDSE Electives Chi, Eng, LS, Reading Biology
Other
Learning Experiences
Physical & Health Education, Music & Media Education
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* S.4E Students are advised to sit for the IGCSE Chinese examination by the end of S4.
Streaming and Class Structure S5 6
Stream HKDSEGCE A-Level Curriculum
Class 5A-5D 5E
Core Subjects
Chi, Eng, LS Chi, Eng (IELTS)*
Math: Core / Core + M1 / Core + M2 GCE: Math *
X1 HKDSE Electives GCE: Physics *
X2 HKDSE Electives GCE: Chemistry *
X3 HKDSE Electives Chi, Eng, LS, Reading GCE: Biology *
Other
Learning Experiences
Physical & Health Education, Music & Media Education
* S.5E Students are advised to sit for IELTS and some papers in electives by the end of S5.
Streaming and Class Structure S6 7
Stream HKDSEGCE A-Level Curriculum
Class 6A-6D 6E
Core Subjects
Chi, Eng, LS Chi, Eng
Math: Core / Core + M1 / Core + M2 GCE: Math
X1 HKDSE Electives GCE: Physics
X2 HKDSE Electives GCE: Chemistry
X3 HKDSE Electives Chi, Eng, LS, Reading GCE: Biology
Other
Learning Experiences
Physical & Health Education
Tentative Plan of Exam
Subjects Qualifications S4 S5 S6
Chi GCE IGCSE May
Eng IELTS (earliest S4
end of Term 2: ~Aug)
By Feb
Math IAL (IAS & IA2) Jan & Jun (Oct) Jan & JunPhy
Chem
Bio
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Streaming
1. Admission Criteria • Students attaining at least 50% of marks in English Language, Mathematics and
all science subjects in S.3;
• priority will be given to students who excel in math and science subjects.
• Students demonstrating maturity in making an informed choice in an interview.
2. Can students switch to another stream after S4?• Not recommended in general
• Possible if the students could fulfil the promotion criteria in the other stream.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Curriculum
1. Are curricula of DSE and GCE different?• Yes, different coverage and lesson time. But they have common elements.
• GCE stream: different exam schedule, subject combination
• More curriculum time in electives, less lesson time in languages
• No LS in GCE (S.5 and S.6)
• Suitable for students planning to study overseas, strong in science, proficient in English
2. Can student drop Phy/Chem/Bio?• Yes, in S6 At least 3 IAL subjects (from Math/Phy/Chem/Bio)
• We suggest students taking 4 IAL subjects for better university admission
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Curriculum
3. Any bridging to GCE A-level Curriculum?• Yes
• May have supplementary lessons for Integrated Curriculum
4. Are learning materials enough?• Teachers are preparing them
• Resources available on web and College Library
5. Can students take IGCSE exam as well?• It is not necessary in general. For individual students who really need to take
the IGCSE exam, they can apply for it as private candidate. HLC could provide information to assist the application procedure.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Curriculum
• More resources for reference?• Pearson Edexcel
• https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/home.html• the specifications, sample scheme of work, list of available textbooks (with sample
pages), past papers
• https://www.pearson.com.hk/en_GB/qualifications/edexcel/free-online-exam-preparatory-workshop.html
• Brief introduction of the subject and highlights on key points/units
• Techniques for analyzing questions
• Strategies to get good/high marks
• Exam preparation tips and timeline
• Address common complications and mistakes
• Study pathway of this subject in university
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): Quota, School Fee and others
1. Can HLC open 2 classes of GCE curriculum?• Depends on the number of applicants
2. School fee• S.4: $38,310
• S.5: $45,000
• S.6: $45,000
(subject to revision)
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School Fee and ‘cross-subsidization’
• By offering GCE A-Level curriculum, our College may require torecruit teacher(s) and purchase additional materials (includingreference books), the School Fee for 1st Cohort will be about$45,000 which is slightly higher than those studying DSE curriculum.
• Extra expenses like manpower for GCE curriculum can be coveredby the additional school fee and basic subsidy from EDB. Hence, noproblem of ‘cross-subsidization’.
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