Building international competitiveness: DSE courses, your new choice for further studies

Introduction to HKDSE

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination, abbreviated as HKDSE, abbreviated as Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or DSE Examination. In Hong Kong, after students complete three-year full-time high school courses, they can take the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination, which is equivalent to Hong Kong’s college entrance examination. The scores meet the Candidates who request it will be issued a Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education certificate.

Eligibility

Mainland students can register to take the exam through the "self-study student" condition. Those who meet one of the following conditions can take the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination as a self-study student:

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Have sat for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination or equivalent examination;

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 Calculated as of January 1st of the examination year, you are 19 years old;

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Not taking courses for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination, but have completed or are taking courses equivalent to Form 6 (Senior 3) one year before the exam.

Exam subjects

DSE examination subjects include Category A subjects, Category B subjects, and Category C subjects. Generally, candidates take Category A high school subjects, including: 4 core subjects, namely Chinese, English, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development, and 20 Elective subjects include physics, chemistry, history, geography, economics, visual arts, music, etc.

 Category A-High School Subjects

It includes four core subjects (Chinese, English, Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development), and 20 elective subjects.

乙类B-应用学习科目

Category C-Other Language Subjects

French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, Korean.

Exam scoring

The DSE exam uses a level reference system to report results. Candidates' performance is divided into five levels (levels 1-5), with level 5 being the highest level. Those whose performance is lower than level 1 will be marked as "not rated."

The critical scores for Level 5** and Level 5* are based on the score distribution of candidates within Level 5. Among them, about 10% of the Level 5 candidates with the best scores can receive Level 5**, and about 30% of the Level 5 candidates with the second best scores can receive Level 5*.

The score is divided into five levels, 5** equals 7 points, 5* equals 6 points, 5 equals 5 points, 4 equals 4 points, and so on.

If candidates are not satisfied with the results of a certain course or do not meet the standards, they can retake the exam next year and apply for colleges and universities with the best results in the two years. The DSE results are valid for two years.

Direction of further studies

Studying in Hong Kong

15 Hong Kong universities recruit undergraduates in the mainland, including the University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the City University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the Hong Kong Baptist University, the Lingnan University, the Education University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Shue Yan University, and the Hong Kong Metropolitan University. , Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Hong Kong Zhuhai College, Hong Kong Hang Seng University, Tung Wah College, Hong Kong Institute of Higher Education and Technology.

Study abroad

Universities in Macao and 16 overseas countries, such as the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Canada, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, South Korea, Macao, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland and other countries, show their performance on the HKDSE exam results Highly recognized. Among them, there are 123 colleges and universities in the UK that recruit DSE candidates, including the world's top universities such as Oxford and Cambridge. In the United States, universities such as Yale University, Northwestern University, New York University, etc. have clear admissions requirements for DSE candidates.

Studying in Mainland China

Hong Kong DSE is recognized by 138 universities in the mainland. DSE candidates with Hong Kong permanent identity cards can apply to mainland universities with their DSE scores.

DSE Q&A

PART.1

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How is DSE recognized globally?

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The DSE examination is an academic certificate widely recognized in Hong Kong and internationally. It is organized by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority and accepts applications from mainland candidates. It is the only internationally recognized international public examination in the world that can be answered in Chinese. It is available in 16 overseas countries and 17 More than 600 high-quality universities in the region accept direct applications with DSE scores.

PART.2

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How is the DSE exam time arranged?

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The registration period is from September to October each year (see the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority notice for details)

The examination time is from the end of March to the beginning of May of the following year (the specific time is subject to the time announced by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority)

PART.3

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How difficult is the DSE exam?

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The DSE exam content is not difficult and partial subjects are allowed. The overlap between DSE knowledge points and college entrance examination test points reaches 70%, but the overall difficulty of the test questions is lower than that of the college entrance examination. Candidates can avoid subjects they are not good at by choosing courses, and choose strong subjects to get high scores more easily.

PART.4

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What is the difference between DSE exam scoring and mainland entrance examination?

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The DSE examination adopts a graded scoring system, and performance reporting adopts a level reference system. There is a certain margin for error in the scoring system. Even if candidates lose points for some minor mistakes, they will have the opportunity to make up for it by performing well in other parts. For students, this examination system appears more humane and can more fairly evaluate real abilities and knowledge levels.

PART.5

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What are the admission scores of the eight major UGC-funded universities in Hong Kong?

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The calculation of major scores in each institution is different;

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The above scores are only applicable to Hong Kong students. For non-Hong Kong students, the total score needs to be increased by 3-5 points or more depending on the major.