Multiple Pathways for Students - HKMA David Li Kwok Po College
Multiple Pathways for Students - HKMA David Li Kwok Po College
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<strong>Multiple</strong> <strong>Pathways</strong> <strong>for</strong><strong>Students</strong> (NAS)12th October 2012
Bachelor’s Degree ProgrammesJoint University Programmes Admissions System(JUPAS) is a scheme and the main route of applicationdesigned to assist students with Hong Kong Diplomaof Secondary Education Examinations (HKDSE) toapply <strong>for</strong> admission to degree programmes (4-yearcurriculum) offered by universities.
Participating Universitiesunder JUPAS• City University of Hong Kong (CityU)(Associate Degree Programmes)• Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)• <strong>Li</strong>ngnan University (<strong>Li</strong>ngnanU)• The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)• The Hong Kong Institute of Education (HKIEd)(Higher Diploma programmes)
Participating Universitiesunder JUPAS• The Hong Kong <strong>Po</strong>lytechnic University (<strong>Po</strong>lyU)(Higher Diploma programmes)• The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)• The University of Hong Kong (HKU)• The Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK)(non-government-funded)
Entrance Requirements underNew Academic Structure (NAS)• <strong>Students</strong> applying <strong>for</strong> the 4-year undergraduateprogrammes offered by the UGC-funded institutionshave to attain Level 3 <strong>for</strong> Chinese Language andEnglish Language and Level 2 <strong>for</strong> Mathematics and<strong>Li</strong>beral Studies (i.e. “3322”).
Entrance Requirements of UGC-fundedInstitutions under NASInstitutionsCityUBU<strong>Li</strong>ngnanUCUHKHKIEd<strong>Po</strong>lyUHKUSTHKUElective subjectsLevel 3 in one subjectLevel 2 in one subjectLevel 2 in one subjectLevel 3 in one subject (most programmes)Level 2 in one subjectLevel 2 in one subjectEither (i) Level 3 in two subjects, or(ii) Level 3 in one subject plus Level 3 in one Extended Moduleof Mathematics (M1/M2)Level 3 in two subjects• * Candidates’ per<strong>for</strong>mance in extra elective subjects will be considered in theselection process, and bonus points will be awarded to up to 2 such subjects.
Entrance Requirements of UGC-fundedInstitutions under NAS• Individual institutions / faculties / programmes willdetermine the attainment level required <strong>for</strong> one or twoelective subjects, and other admission requirements.• These entrance requirements are minimumrequirements and do not guarantee entrance to aparticular university or programme.
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JUPAS 2012Average Score*Chinese Language 4.89English Language 5.29Mathematics 5.35X: Level 5* or 5**<strong>Li</strong>beral Studies 4.804 Core Subjects 20.36Best 5 Subjects 27.914 Core Subjects and a Best Elective 26.324 Core Subjects and Best Two Electives 31.64*DSE scores equivalence: 5**=7, 5*=6, 5=5, 4=4, 3=3, 2=2, 1=1
JUPAS 2012• Top four programmes in HKUProgrammeAverage Score*Medicine 33.23BBA (IBGM) 32.82BBA (Law) 32.09Law 31.88* Calculated using best 5 score
JUPAS 2012• Admission in CUHK:• Source: Press Release on 17 August 2012(http://www.cpr.cuhk.edu.hk/)• CUHK admitted through JUPAS 2,897 HKDSE students• JUPAS Band A admitted – 99% (HKUST: 98%)• Median HKDSE result of candidates: Level 5 in fivesubjects
JUPAS 2012Programme/StreamMedian HKDSE ResultGlobal Business Studies 4 subjects 5** + 1 subject 5*Pharmacy 2 subjects 5** + 3 subjects 5*+ 1 subject Level 5Medicine 1 subject 5** + 4 subjects 5* +1 subject Level 5Quantitative Finance andRisk Management ScienceInternational Business andChinese Enterprise3 subjects 5** + 2 subjectsLevel 52 subjects 5** + 3 subjects 5*
JUPAS 2012• 48% successful applicants sat <strong>for</strong> seven subjects andM1/M2• Bonus points were awarded to up to two extra electivesubjects• Among those admitted, 34% achieved Level 5** in atleast three subjects including M1/M2
JUPAS 2012• Total Admitted by HKU & CU:• 2,172 (HKU) + 2,897 (CU) = 5,069 (34% JUPAS places)• HKUST only announced average intake <strong>for</strong> BusinessSchool: Level 5 in 6 subjects.
Implications in HKDSEHKU or CU?At least 5 subjectsattaining Level 5 oraboveHKDSE5**5*54321A subsidized localdegree programme?At least 5 subjectsattaining Level 4 oraboveFor all subjects withLevel 3 or below…
Entrance Requirements of Self-financingDegree-awarding (non-UGC-funded)Institutions under the NAS• “3322”InstitutionsThe Open University of Hong KongHong Kong Shue Yan UniversityChu Hai <strong>College</strong> of HigherEducationHang Seng Management <strong>College</strong>The Hong Kong Academy <strong>for</strong>Per<strong>for</strong>ming ArtsElective subjectsLevel 2 in one subjectLevel 2 in one subjectLevel 2 in one subjectLevel 2 in one subjectLevel 2 in one subject / “Attained withDistinction” in an Applied LearningCourse
Sub-Degree Programmes• Associate Degree Programme (AD)• Higher Diploma Programme (HD)• AD programmes provide broad-based education whichweigh more on generic knowledge and skills• HD programmes have a more vocational orientationwhich place a stronger emphasis on specialisedknowledge and skills required <strong>for</strong> a profession.
Sub-Degree ProgrammesSubsidised sub-degreeprogrammes(provided by VTC, UGCfundedinstitutions and theHong Kong Academy <strong>for</strong>Per<strong>for</strong>ming Arts):Self-financed sub-degreeplaces2012 about 9,200 places about 32,000 places2013 about 7,000 places about 24,000 places• The above figures (2013) will vary subject to different factors
Entrance Requirements <strong>for</strong> AssociateDegree (AD) and Higher Diploma (HD)programmes under the NAS• Applicants are eligible to apply <strong>for</strong> admission to AD orHD programmes if they meet the minimum entrancerequirements of Level 2 in five HKDSE subjectsincluding English and Chinese.
Sub-Degree Programmes• All recognized courses that have fulfilled Governmentrequirements on quality assurance are listed on thiswebsite• www.ipass.gov.hk
Sub-Degree Programmes• Local <strong>Po</strong>st-secondary Course > Full-time AccreditedSelf-financing Sub-degree Programmes• 本 地 專 上 課 程 >自 資 全 日 制 經 評 審副 學 位 課 程
E-application <strong>for</strong> <strong>Po</strong>st-secondary Programmes (E-APP)• 2013 ???• To apply <strong>for</strong> non-JUPAS programmes in post-secondaryinstitutions offered by participating institutions• Online system implemented by Education Bureau
Vocational Training Council• Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE)• Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI)• Higher Diploma Programmes• Duration: 5 semester (2-3 years)
IVE & HKDI• Applied Science• Business Administration• Child Education & Community Services• Design, Printing, Textiles & Clothing• Engineering• Hotel, Service & Tourism Studies• In<strong>for</strong>mation Technology
IVE & HKDI• IVE & HKDI: New Foundation Diploma (FD) (1 year)• Minimum Entrance Requirements:- 3 subjects at Level 2 in HKDSE and Level 1 <strong>for</strong> EnglishLanguage
Other Programmmes• Courses/ Programmes offered by– Vocational Training Council (VTC)– The Prince Philip Dental Hospital– Clothing Industry Training Authority– Hong Kong Academy <strong>for</strong> Per<strong>for</strong>ming Arts– The Nursing Council of Hong Kong / Otherhosptials(http://www.nchk.org.hk/en/home/index.html)
Overseas Study• UK/ US/ Australia/ Canada• Proof of language proficiency is usually required– IELTS or TOFEL• General admission requirements <strong>for</strong> HKDSE fromdifferent universities/ institutionshttp://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/ir/ircountry_hkdse.html
Additional In<strong>for</strong>mation
Recognition of HKDSE by Universities
Useful websites• UKBritish Council: www.educationuk.orgUCAS (Universities and <strong>College</strong>s Admission Service):www.ucas.com• USUniversity Search Sites:‣ www.collegeboard.org‣ www.petersons.com
Useful websites• AustraliaGovernment official website “Study in Australia” <strong>for</strong>international students: http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.auIDP Hong Kong:http://www.hongkong.idp.com/default.aspx• CanadaStudy in Canada (Official website):http://educationau-incanada.ca/
Useful websites• AustraliaGovernment official website “Study in Australia” <strong>for</strong>international students: http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.auIDP Hong Kong:http://www.hongkong.idp.com/default.aspx• CanadaStudy in Canada (Official website):http://educationau-incanada.ca/
Role of ParentsCommunicate <strong>Li</strong>sten Understand
Suggestions <strong>for</strong> Parents• Communicate• Interest• Set realistic goals• Dig out the in<strong>for</strong>mation on the interested pathways orthose related to the goals
Universities’ Info Day
Useful <strong>Li</strong>nks• Education Bureau: www.edb.gov.hk• Education Bureau – Designated Webpage <strong>for</strong>2012/13 Secondary 6 <strong>Students</strong>:http://334.edb.hkedcity.net/s6/EN/index.php• JUPAS: www.jupas.edu.hk• Senior Secondary Education and higher Education – NewAcademic Structure Web Bulletin:http://334.edb.hkedcity.net/EN/index.php• VTC: www.vtc.edu.hk/study
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