Introduction of Senior Secondary Curriculum F3 Assembly 21st September 2012

Overall NSS Curriculum Framework “334” Academic Structure

2019/20 4-year university

degree programme

2018/19 2017/18 2016/17

2015/16 Form 6 2014/15 Form 5 2013/14 Form 4 2012/13 Form 3 2011/12 Form 2 2010/11 Form 1

HKDSE at 2016

Junior secondary

New senior

secondary

Overall NSS Curriculum Framework

4 Core Subjects: Chinese Language English Language

Mathematics Liberal Studies

Elective Subjects: 2 or 3 elective subjects chosen from 20 NSS

elective subjects, Applied Learning

Courses and other language

courses

Other Learning Experiences

Moral and Civic Education,

Community Service, Aesthetic

Development, Physical Development

and Career-related Experiences

Career Path & Further Studies

Senior Secondary Education

HKDSE Examination

4-year University Degree Programme

Sub-degree Programmes E.g. Associate Degree,

Higher Diploma

Work / Further Studies

Yi Jin Diploma

Vocational Programmes

Degree Programmes (Local)

�  Local publicly-funded: �  CityU, HKBU, LU, CUHK, HKIEd, PolyU, HKUST & HKU

�  Minimum entrance requirements:

CityU HKBU LU CUHK HKIEd PolyU HKUST HKU

ENG 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

CHI 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

MATH 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

LS 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

X 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 3

No. of X

1 1 1 1 2 1 2 or 1 + M1/2

2

Degree Programmes (Local)

�  Self-financing: �  OpenU, HK Shue Yan University, Chu Hai College,

Hang Seng Management College, HK Academy for Performing Arts, Tung Wah College, Centennial Collage, VTC, HKIEd & Caritas Institute of Higher Education

�  Minimum admission requirements: �  Level 3 in Chinese Language and English Language; �  Level 2 in Mathematics and Liberal Studies �  Level 2 in one elective subject

Studies in Mainland China / Abroad

�  Mainland China: �  63 universities accept HKDSE results

�  Taiwan: �  Many universities accept HKDSE results

�  Overseas: �  About 130 tertiary institutions accept HKDSE

qualification (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK & US)

Sub-Degree Programmes

�  Associate Degree

�  Higher Diploma

�  Publicly-funded: �  City U, Poly U, VTC & HK Academy of Performing

Arts

�  Self-financing: from 23 institutions

�  Minimum admission requirements: �  Level 2 in five HKDSE subjects (including Chinese

Language and English Language)

Yi Jin Diploma (毅進文憑)

�  One year (full-time)

�  Two year (part-time)

�  Equivalent to HKDSE 22222 after graduation

TSSS Senior Secondary Curriculum (2013 – 2016)

Basic design principles:

�  allow students to take at least 2 elective subjects

�  provide chance to students to study 3 elective subjects

�  carry out student survey to identify students’ interests, needs and demand for various elective subjects

�  provide career guidance to help students make informed choices of elective subjects

Elective Subject Choices (tentative)

�  Biology

�  Chemistry

�  Physics

�  Economics

�  Geography

�  Chinese History

�  History (MOI: CHI)

�  Business, Accountings & Finance Studies

�  Information & Communication Technology (multimedia)

�  Information & Communication Technology (programming)

�  Applied Learning �  Film & Video Studies �  Aviation Studies

Admission & Allocation Requirements Admission Requirements (tentative)

�  Grade E or above in the three core subjects: �  English Language, Chinese Language & Mathematics

�  Grade E or above in three other academic subjects: �  Computer Literacy, Integrated Science, Contemporary

Studies or History Studies

�  “Satisfactory” or better in conduct

Admission & Allocation Requirements Allocation Requirements (tentative)

�  Information & Communication Technology �  Grade E or above in Computer Literacy

�  Business, Accountings & Finance Studies �  Grade E or above in Mathematics

�  Biology, Chemistry & Physics �  Grade E or above in Integrated Science

�  Economics & Geography �  Grade E or above in Contemporary Studies

�  Chinese History �  Grade E or above in History Studies

Admission & Allocation Requirements Allocation Requirements (tentative)

�  History �  Grade E or above in History Studies

�  Student who would like to choose BIO, CHEM & PHY at the same time should obtain Grade A in IS.

�  Minimum class size: 8 students

Streaming Criteria

�  Form ranking

�  Subject ranking

�  Subject choices

Assessment Framework

Coursework Examination Term 1 15% 20% Term 2 25% 40%

40% 60%

CW & Exam Weighting:

Assessment Framework

Subject(s) Weighting ENG, CHI 3 MATH, IS 2 PTH, CL, CS, HS 1 RSE, PE, MUSIC, VA 0.5

Calculation of Year-end Score:

F4 Streaming Timeline

Sep 12 Introduction of NSS curriculum

Oct 12 Elective Subjects Introductory Sections

Student Survey

Nov 12 Introduction of F4 Elective Subject Combinations

Jan 13 Evaluation of performance in Term 1

Mar 13 Subject choice form

Career Workshop

Jul 13 Release of admission & allocation results

Aug 13 Summer Fortification Programme

Source of Information

�  Class Tutors & Subject Teachers

�  EDB “334” Web Bulletin: �  http://334.edb.hkedcity.net/EN/

multiplepathway.php?code=0#m3

�  TSSS NSS Webpage: �  http://www.tsss.edu.hk/