Fervent Learners,

Enriching Life

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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