What is HKDSE

The Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) is an academic qualification offered by Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA). The HKDSE examination is the only public examination administered in Hong Kong for secondary school graduates replacing Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) and Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) in 2012.

HKDSE subjects are divided into three categories, including 24 senior secondary subjects (4 core subjects and 20 elective subjects), over 40 Applied learning subjects and 6 other language subjects.

Category A: Senior Secondary Subjects

Core Subjects:

Chinese Language
English Language
Mathematics
Liberal Studies.

Elective Subjects:

Chinese Literature
Biology
Business
Accounting and Financial Studies
Literature in English
Chemistry
Design and Applied Technology
Chinese History
Physics
Health Management and Social Care
Economics

Combined Science Subjects:

Information and Communication Technology
Ethics and Religious Studies

Integrated Science:

Technology and Living
Geography
Music
History
Visual Arts
Tourism and Hospitality Studies
Physical Education

Category B: Applied Learning Subjects

Creative Studies:

Fashion and Image Design
Interior Design
Jewellery and Accessories Design
Computer Game and Animation Design
Introduction to Cantonese Opera
Taking a Chance on Dance
The Essentials of Dramatic Arts

Media and Communication:

Film and Video
Creative Advertising
Magazine Editing and Production
New Media Communication Strategies
Public Relations and Communication

Business, Management and Law:

Accounting in Practice
Business Data Analysis
Entrepreneurship for SME
Marketing and Online Promotion
Law Enforcement in Hong Kong

Services:

Food and Beverage Operations
Pâtisserie and Café Operations
Western Cuisine
Hospitality Services in Practice
Hotel Operations
Child Care and Education
Fundamental Cosmetology

Applied Science:

Animal Care
Foundation in Chinese Medicine
Health Care Practice
Medical Laboratory Science
Applied Psychology
Practical Psychology
Exercise Science and Health Fitness
Sports and Fitness Coaching

Engineering and Production:

Automotive Technology
Electrical and Energy Engineering
Computer Forensic Technology
Internet of Everything Application
Aviation Studies
Building Technology
Railway Studies

Applied Learning Chinese (for non-Chinese speaking students):

Chinese for the Service Industry
Chinese in Business Service
Practical Chinese in Hospitality

Category C: Other Language Subjects

The above information was taken from HKDSE website. For details, please visit http://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/

How to prepare for HKDSE exams

Students may feel the stress for sitting in HKDSE exams, stress from their parents, pressure to perform better, uncertainty for future on whether the marks will be enough to get them university admissions. However, if students can start preparing for the exams early they can succeed in the HKDSE without the pressure. Here are some tips on preparing for HKDSE exams:

Start preparing months before the exams, do not wait till last month to start revisions. Languages are the subjects that need lots of practise and skills, therefore, start preparing for these even from F4. You should plan your own revision timetable from the start of the year and follow it, this will will feel more confident in your examination.
Plan what subjects you are interested in and choose them wisely. Drop the subjects you are not comfortable with if needed to focus on the ones you are good in.
Forming study group is a good idea, you can share the ideas and learn from each other
Master the question types, see the past papers to learn more about what type of questions are asked and how they are formed, try to understand them.
Find an effective way to study, everyone has different method to study. Find out what method is more productive for you.
Do not hesitate to get help from teachers or classmates.
Find a private tutor, if you are having difficulties understanding the subject materials in class.

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