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Hong Kong Christian Service
Centre for Harmony and Enhancement of Ethnic
Minority Residents (CHEER)
Staff:
Kyle SiTeam Leader (Youth Unit)
From Kindergarten to Tertiary Institution – Introduction on
Education system in Hong Kong
Lets Think Together!
My Education Path
1. What Qualifications do you want your child to have?
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2. How much do you know about the Hong Kong Education Path?
Current Education Format in Hong Kong
Primary Education
Secondary Education
Post Secondary Education
Kindergarten Education
6 years
Senior 3 YearsJunior 3 Years
Depends
3 Years
Compulsory
Compulsory
Selective
Voluntary
Education Type Lengths Types
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Answer 2 question correctly and get promotion to next class!
Lets go back to school!
Primary Education
Secondary Education
Post Secondary Education
Kindergarten Education
3 – 6 Years Old 6 – 12 Years Old 12 – 17 Years Old 17 Years Old or Above
Primary School
Allocation
Kindergarten Education
Challenging Time!
Q1. How much subsidy will the Pre-primary Education Voucher Scheme provide to student
per annum for the 2013/14 school year?
B: $2,0000
A: $17,510
C: $13,400
Q2: What is the minimum age for kindergarten (K1) admission?
Challenging Time!
B: 2 years 4 months
A: 3 years old
C: 2 years 8 months
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Q3: Which is not a method for primary one admission?
Challenging Time!
B: Participate in Central Allocation
A: The kindergarten will find a school for me
C: Participate in Discretionary Place
Kindergarten Education
Students willLearn:• PE, Maths, Language,
Science & Technology, Arts, Self & Society
Develop:• Physique, • Intellect, Language, • Social Skills,
Emotions • Aesthetics
Parents should:
• Assist in learning
• Voucher Scheme
• Primary 1 Admission
Primary Education
Secondary Education
Post Secondary Education
Kindergarten Education
3 – 6 Years Old 6 – 12 Years Old 12 – 17 Years Old 17 Years Old or Above
Primary School
Allocation
Secondary School
Allocation
Primary Education
Q4: What will be taught in general studies in primary school?
Challenging Time!
B: Mathematics, Science, Technology
A: Social and Humanities, Science, Technology
C: Chinese Language, Science, Technology
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Q5: How many Secondary School are there in Hong Kong, that you can choose for your
child?
Challenging Time!
B: 21 – 99 Secondary Schools
A: Less than 20 Secondary Schools
C: More than 100 Secondary Schools
How many school can you choose?
School Accepting Greater Number of Ethnic Minority Students 10 Secondary School
Mainstream School About 455 Secondary School
Government School
Aided - Subsidize School
Direct Subsidized School
Private School
School Type
Different Types of Schools
Curriculum/ Curriculum/ (Management Board)(Management Board)
School FeeSchool Fee School PlaceSchool PlaceApplicationApplication
GovernmentGovernmentSchools Schools
Government system NO SSPA
AidedAidedSchoolsSchools
Government system NO.
But will collect Tong Fai & other fees
SSPA
DirectDirectSubsidizedSubsidized
SchoolsSchools
Reference to government system; final decision by school board
YES SSPA /individualapplications
PrivatePrivateSchoolsSchools
No regulation. May follow foreign countries system
YES Individualapplication
School Information
Go to http://www.chsc.hk/index-lang-1.html
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Primary Education
Students will:
Learn:
• Moral & Civic Education
• Reading to Learn
• Project Learning
• Information Technology for
Interacting Learning
Develop:
• Learning ability
• Biliterate and trilingual abilities
• Understand the community/Society
Parents should:
• Prepare for secondary school admission
• Consideration of choosing a good secondary school
• Provide environment for learning language
• Participate in community activity Primary
EducationSecondary Education
Post Secondary Education
Kindergarten Education
3 – 6 Years Old 6 – 12 Years Old 12 – 17 Years Old 17 Years Old or Above
Primary School
Allocation
Secondary School
Allocation
Junior Secondary Education
A lot of Planning
Q6: What is 3 3 4?
Challenging Time!
B: 3 Years Junior+3 Years Senior+4 Years University Education
A: Total School Hours is 334 Hours
C: 10 Years Free Education
New 3-3-4 Academic Structure
Senior Secondary 3Senior Secondary 2Senior Secondary 1
Junior Secondary 3Junior Secondary 2Junior Secondary 1
4 Years Undergraduate
Degree
Senior Electives Subject Choice
HKDSE
3
3
4JUPAS
(University Admission)
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Q7: How many years of free education in HK?
Challenging Time!
B: 15 Years
A: 9 Years
C: 12 Years
Junior Secondary EducationStudents will:Learn:
• Moral & Civic Education
• Reading to Learn
• Project Learning
• Information Technology for
Interacting Learning
Develop:
• Learning ability
• Biliterate and trilingual abilities
• Understand the community/Society
Parents should:
• Observe/Indicate children’s interests & ability
• Prepare for senior elective subjects choosing.
Primary Education
Secondary Education
Post Secondary Education
Kindergarten Education
3 – 6 Years Old 6 – 12 Years Old 12 – 17 Years Old 17 Years Old or Above
Primary School
Allocation
Secondary School
Allocation
Senior Elective Subject Choice
JUPAS
HKDSE
Senior Secondary Education
A lot of Planning
Q8: What are the 4 core subjects for senior secondary?
Challenging Time!
B: Mathematics + Chinese + English + Arts
A: Mathematics + Chinese + English + Liberal Studies
C: Mathematics + English + Chinese + Science
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Senior Secondary Education
4 Core SubjectsChineseEnglishMathematicsLiberal Studies
+ +
Q9: How many Elective Subject can a student choose?
Challenging Time!
B: 2 - 3
A: 1 - 2
C: 3 - 4
Elective Subjects (20)
Key Learning Areas Elective Subjects
Chinese Language Education Chinese literature
English Language Education Literature in English
Personal, Social and Humanities Education
Chinese History, Economics Ethics and Religious Studies, Geography, History, Tourism & Hospitality Studies
Science Education Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Science: integrated science/combined science
Technology Education Business, Accounting and Financing Studies, Design & Applied Technology, Health Management & Social Care, Information and Communication Technology, Technology and Living
Art Education Music, Visual Art
Physical Education Physical Education
Example: ABC School (10)
Key Learning Areas Elective Subjects
Chinese Language Education Chinese literature
English Language Education Literature in English
Personal, Social and Humanities Education
Chinese History, Economics, Ethics and Religious Studies, Geography, History,
Tourism & Hospitality Studies
Science Education Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Integrated Science, Combined science
Technology Education Business, Accounting and Financing Studies, Design & Applied Technology, Health Management & Social Care, Information and Communication Technology, Technology and Living
Art Education Music, Visual Art
Physical Education Physical Education
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Further Studies and Employment
Specific Requirement Medicine / Dental
Biology / Chemistry / Physics /
Integrated or Combined Science
Engineering
Biology / Chemistry / Physics /
Integrated or Combined Science
Mathematics (Module 1 or 2)
English
Literature in English
Fine Arts
Visual Art
Senior Secondary Education
4 Core SubjectsChineseEnglishMathematicsLiberal Studies
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Student allocation based on Academic Performance and Student’s Preference
Elective subjects choices Varied from each school
+2 - 3 Electives Subject
ChemistryBusiness StudiesMusic
2-3 Elective Subjects to study in S4
Q10: What is OLE?
Challenging Time!
B: Other Learning Experience
A: Online Learning Experience
C: Office Learning Experience
Other Learning Experience
Category Content Allocation
Physical Development
Develop sense of perseverance, responsibility, commitment, respect for others, national identity, care for others.
5% 135 Hours
Aesthetic Development
Develop healthy life whole person development
Provide rich + meaningful arts learning experience
5% 135 Hours
Morals & Civic Education
Develop positive values, e.g: life-skill education, ethics & religious education.
5% 135 Hours
Community Service
Develop a caring mind + respect others, civic responsibility,
Career-related Experiences
Obtain up-to date knowledge on the world of work, work ethics.
3 Year Time Allocation
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Core & Elective Subjects and Other Learning Excperience
2-3 Elective Subjects to study in S4
4 Core SubjectsChinese*EnglishMathematicsLiberal Studies
2 - 3 Electives Subject
ChemistryBusiness StudiesMusic
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Student allocation based on Academic Performance and Student’s Preference
Elective subjects choices Varied from each school
Other learning ExperienceMoral and Civic Education,Community Service,Aesthetic Development,Physical Development and Career-related Experiences
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*Alternative Chinese curriculum might be provided (GCSE, IGCSE, GCE Chinese)
Category B and C Subjects
Category B
Applied LearningCreative StudiesMedia and CommunicationBusiness, Management and LawServicesApplied ScienceEngineering and Production
Category C
Other LanguageFrenchGermanSpanishJapaneseHindiUrdu
Q11. Which of the following is a subject offered in Category C?
B: Urdu
A: Easy Chinese
C: Putonghua
Challenging Time! Category B and C Subjects
Category B
Applied LearningCreative StudiesMedia and CommunicationBusiness, Management and LawServicesApplied ScienceEngineering and Production
Might not be available in some schools Might have to go to other venue for taking this subjects Category B: Offered in S5 & S6 University might consider this subjects, depending on course you
choose
Category C
Other LanguageFrenchGermanSpanishJapaneseHindiUrdu
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Core & Elective Subjects and Other Learning Experience
Category B & C
4 Core SubjectsChineseEnglishMathematicsLiberal Studies
2 - 3 Electives SubjectChemistry
Business StudiesMusic
Other learning ExperienceMoral and Civic Education,Community Service,Aesthetic Development,Physical Development and Career-related Experiences
Category B (Applied Learning)
Media and Communication
Category C (Other Language)
French
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Q12: When will students take the HKDSE public exam?
Challenging Time!
B: Secondary 5
A: Secondary 3
C: Secondary 6
Q13:What is the maximum points in the HKDSE Exam?
Challenging Time!
B: Grade A
A: 100 points
C: 5**
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Exam
Subjects PointsCore English Language 5** 5* 5 4 3 2 1 U
Chinese Language 5** 5* 5 4 3 2 1 U
Mathematics 5** 5* 5 4 3 2 1 U
Liberal Studies 5** 5* 5 4 3 2 1 U
Category A Subjects (Electives) 5** 5* 5 4 3 2 1 U
Category B Subjects
(Applied Learning)
Attainted with Distinction
Attainted Unattained
Category C Subjects (Language)
A* A B C D E F U
Remarks: Institutes consider recognizing student's results in Category B and C subjects
Alternative Chinese Langauge curriculum (GCSE, IGCSE, GCE Chinese)
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Senior secondary EducationParents should• Notice the importance of
HKDSE result & the completion of S6
• Prepare students for HKDSE exams
• Assist in planning for tertiary education
• Notice other choices of progression pathways (sub-degree, vocational education)
Students will:
Learn:
• Other learning experience
• Career planning
• Varity elective subjects
Develop:
• Life-long learning ability
• Whole person development
• Global Prospects & Broad knowledge
• Independent thinker Primary
EducationSecondary Education
Post Secondary Education
Kindergarten Education
3 – 6 Years Old 6 – 12 Years Old 12 – 17 Years Old 17 Years Old or Above
Primary School
Allocation
Secondary School
Allocation
Senior Elective Subject Choice
JUPAS
HKDSE
Post Secondary Education
A lot of Planning
Tertiary Education
Q14: How many years it will take a student to finish his/her bachelor degree generally?
Challenging Time!
B: 4
A: 3
C: 5
Q17: What is the minimum entry requirement for the Bachelor Degree?
Challenging Time!
AHKDSE Result
Subject Points
Chinese
English
Mathematics
Liberal Studies
5
5
4
4
1/2 Elective 4
BHKDSE Result
Subject Points
Chinese
English
Mathematics
Liberal Studies
3
3
2
2
1/2 Elective 2
CHKDSE Result
Subject Points
Chinese
English
Mathematics
Liberal Studies
2
2
2
2
1/2 Elective 2
Sub DegreeAssociate/ Higher Diploma
Preferred Minimum Requirement
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HKDSE 2013
About 77,000 HKDSE Candidates Year 2013
30%
Bachelor Degree
50%
Sub Degree
(Higher Diploma, Associate Degree)
20% Others
(Diploma, Repeat, Certificates)
Q15: How many government funded universities are there in Hong Kong?
Challenging Time!
B: 8
A: 7
C: 9
Government Funded Universities in HK
City University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University
Lingnan University
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Institute of Education
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
The Hong Kong University of Science andTechnology
The University of Hong Kong
Q16: What can a student choose to study if his/her HKDSE result is unsatisfied?
Challenging Time!
HKDSE Result
Subject Points
Chinese
English
Mathematics
Liberal Studies
1
2
1
3
1/2 Elective 1
B: Higher Diploma
A: Bachelor Degree
C: Diploma
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HKDSE Result
Subject Points
Chinese
English
Mathematics
Liberal Studies
1
2
2
1
1/2 Elective 2
Alternative Pathway for Secondary School Students
HKDSE Result
Subject Points
Chinese
English
Mathematics
Liberal Studies
2
1
1
1
1/2 Elective 1
HKDSE Result
Subject Points
Chinese
English
Mathematics
Liberal Studies
1
2
1
3
1/2 Elective 1
Programme Remarks
Foundation Diploma (Level 3) Eng. Enhancement Programme with Extra FeeEng. HKDSE Below Level 1
Diploma in Vocational Education Practical
New Yi Jin Diploma MOI: Chinese, 1new course provided in English
Q17: How much is the government Funded Bachelor Degree Fee per year?
Challenging Time!
B: $30,000 - $40,000
A: $20,000 - $30,000
C: $40,000 - $50,000
Education Fee
Programmes *Fee/Year Programmes *Fee/Year
Bachelor Degree $42,000-$50000
Yin Jin Diploma Programme
$32,000
Top-Up Degree $70,000 VTC – Foundation Diploma Programmes
$20,000
Associate Degree $40,000 VTC – Diploma in Vocational Education
$20,000
Higher Diploma $30,000
* RemarksPlease note, the stated fee is only for your reference.
For exact fee, you can contact the Education Institutes.
Normal Pathway for Secondary 6 Students
Student with HKDSE Result
Subject Points
Chinese
English
Mathematics
Liberal Studies
4
5*
5
4
1/2 Elective 5
Degree Programme (4 Years)
Fee
$42000 X 4 Years =
$168,000
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Alternative Pathway for Secondary School Students
Sub Degree(2 Years)
Degree Programme (4 Years)
Foundation Diploma(1 Years)
$20,000 X 1 Year=$20,000
$40,000 X 2 Years=$80,000
$42,000 X 4 Years=$168,000
Total $268,000
Student with HKDSE Result
Subject Points
Chinese
English
Mathematics
Liberal Studies
1
2
1
1
1/2 Elective 2
Education Fee
For more information please visit http://www.sfaa.gov.hk/eng/index.htm
Student Financial Assistance Schemes Grant LoanTertiary Student Finance Scheme – Publicly
funded Programmes (TSFS)
(1%)
Financial Assistance Scheme for Post
secondary Students (FASP)
(1%)
Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (3.409)
Student Travel Subsidy for Tertiary or Post
secondary Students
Post-Secondary Education Choices
S.3
S.6
University
Repeat
DVE (VTC) • Travel Industry Councilof Hong Kong
• Construction Industry Council (Basic Craft)
• Apprenticeship Scheme• YPTP & YWETS
• Foundation Diploma• Yi-Jin Diploma
• Associate Degree• Higher Diploma
• Construction Industry Council (Supervisors)
New 3-3-4 Academic Structure
Senior Secondary 3Senior Secondary 2Senior Secondary 1
Junior Secondary 3Junior Secondary 2Junior Secondary 1
4 Years Undergraduate
Degree
Senior Electives Subject Choice
HKDSE
3
3
4JUPAS
(University Admission)
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Core & Elective Subjects and Other Learning Experience
4 Core SubjectsChinese*EnglishMathematicsLiberal Studies
2 - 3 Electives SubjectChemistry
Business StudiesMusic
Other learning ExperienceMoral and Civic Education,Community Service,Aesthetic Development,Physical Development and Career-related ExperiencesCategory B (Applied Learning)
Media and Communication
Category C (Other Language)
French
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2-3 Elective Subjects to study in S4
Student allocation based on Academic Performance and Student’s Preference
Elective subjects choices Varied from each school
*Alternative Chinese curriculum might be provided (GCSE, IGCSE, GCE Chinese)
Alternative Pathway for Secondary School Students
Secondary3
Secondary4
Secondary 5
Secondary 6
Diploma in Vocational Education(1 – 3 Years Depends on students qualification)
New Yi Jin Diploma Programme (1 Years)
Secondary 6With HKDSE Result
Higher Diploma (2 Years)
Degree Programme (4 Years)in Local University/
Top-Up Degree Programme/Overseas
Associate Degree (2 Years)
Foundation Diploma(1 Years)
For better education:
Parents involvements!Parents involvements!
Early & Appropriate Early & Appropriate PreparationPreparation!!
Centre for Harmony and Enhancement of Ethnic Minority Residents (CHEER)
Consultation Hotline
5222 0554