In recent years, the number of candidates for the general college entrance examination has increased year by year
2020
The number of people taking the college entrance examination is 10.71 million
2021
The number of people taking the college entrance examination is 10.78 million
2022
The number of people taking the college entrance examination is 11.93 million
2023
The number of people taking the college entrance examination is expected to be 12 million
Coupled with the implementation of plans such as 50-50 diversion and double reduction, many mainland parents have begun to seek other ways for their children to enter higher education...
The Hong Kong DSE exam, which has an advantage in terms of competitive pressure and access to higher education, has begun to "fire" in the circle of parents.
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Hong Kong DSE exam
DSE (Diploma of Secondary Education), the full name of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination, also known as the "Hong Kong College Entrance Examination", is organized by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Bureau, and the results are recognized by mainland, Hong Kong and overseas universities.
DSE is also the only international exam in the world that can be answered in Chinese, and allows mainland students to apply for the exam.
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Exam subjects and modes
There are a total of 6 courses in the DSE exam, and the mode is 4 core + 2 electives.
That is, 4 core subjects: Chinese, Mathematics, English, and General Education, and 2 elective subjects: choose two of the 24 elective subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and History.
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Grading
Each subject of DSE is divided into 8 levels, and each level corresponds to a different score.
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Application time
China Education Exchange (Hong Kong) Center will announce the payment and registration confirmation results through the system before May 15.
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examination time
Every April-May.
Basically, you take one subject a day, and you can answer in simplified characters, and you can use an abacus for math calculations.
Students have enough time to rest and review during the exam.
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exam location
The DSE exam is held in Hong Kong and is held once a year.
In 2024, the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Bureau will accept qualified mainland Hong Kong schools to take the DSE exam in the name of the school, which means that candidates will be able to take the DSE exam in the Mainland in 2024.
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Eligibility
The DSE exam allows students from all over the world to apply for the exam. Candidates outside Hong Kong generally apply for the exam as self-study students.
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Current students:
① Candidates are enrolled in Secondary 6 in a registered school that has been approved to refer to the current HKDSE;
② Attend classes at the place where the school is registered.
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Self-taught students:
Anyone who meets one of the following conditions can apply for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination as a self-study student:
① Have taken the Diploma Examination, or an equivalent examination
② Calculated on January 1st of the examination year, at least 19 years old
③ Those who are not studying the courses of the Diploma Examination, but have completed or are studying courses determined by the Examination Bureau to be equivalent to Secondary Six (equivalent to Senior Three in the Mainland) one year before the examination.
Mainland students, overseas candidates and candidates with Hong Kong identity but have not taken DSE courses can apply for the examination as self-study students.
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Comparison of the number of people
In 2022, 50,000 senior high school students in Hong Kong will take the DSE exam, and an average of 1.3 students will have an undergraduate degree.
Compared with the college entrance examination track, the DSE track has less competitive pressure and a higher enrollment rate!
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apply for school
You can apply for three directions at the same time:
Apply to local schools in Hong Kong:
● Occupy 75% of the quota;
● It is more advantageous to apply for Hong Kong University, University of Science and Technology, Chinese University and other universities.
Applying to mainland universities:
● Apply for 132 mainland universities without examination (requires Home Return Permit);
● Including first-class universities such as Tsinghua University and Peking University.
Applying to prestigious overseas schools:
● More than 300 overseas colleges and universities;
● Including Oxford, Cambridge and other world famous schools.
To sum up, the Hong Kong DSE exam has more advantages in terms of test preparation cost, language, and geographical location, and it is a "golden track" for entering prestigious universities.
If you want to maximize the advantages of your children’s education by configuring your Hong Kong identity, welcome to consult Xingyunhai International, professional consultants will answer you one-on-one!
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