What subjects are tested in the Hong Kong DSE course?

The DSE Hong Kong College Entrance Examination subjects consist of 4 compulsory core subjects (Chinese, English, Mathematics and General Education) and 2 to 3 elective subjects.

Students can choose the subjects they are interested in among the elective subjects (21). Elective subjects: Chinese Literature, English Literature, Chinese History, Economics, Ethics and Religion, Geography, History, Tourism and Hospitality, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science: Combined Science, Science: Integrated Science, Business, Introduction to Accounting and Finance, Design and applied technology, health management and social care, information and communication technology, technology and life, music, visual arts, and sports.

The Hong Kong DSE exam is also called the Hong Kong College Entrance Examination. Hong Kong students can pass the DSE mainland examination-free admission program and directly enter mainland universities (including Tsinghua University, Peking University and other well-known universities). The difficulty is much lower than taking the domestic examination. Mainland students can apply for the DSE examination as self-study students. The DSE exam allows students from all over the world to apply. The exam results can not only apply to Hong Kong institutions, but are also recognized by universities in the UK, the United States, Australia and many other countries.

Hong Kong DSE exam scores: Hong Kong DSE exam scores: presented in a graded manner, student scores from low to high are Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5, Level 5*, Level 5 **class. Generally calculated on a scale of 1-7, a performance level of **5** is 7 points. The calculation method for each university major is generally to calculate the total score of six subjects (four] compulsory subjects + the total score of two elective subjects) or 5 subjects** (the total score of the five subjects among the examination subject scores) of the candidate's DSE score.

The DSE exam time does not conflict with the domestic college entrance examination time. For students who have spare time to study, they can also take the college entrance examination in both places. The DSE exam lasts for a month, and the exam timetable for each subject is spread out, giving students enough time to prepare for the exam and reducing student incentives. Moreover, the subjects of the DSE exam are basically the same as those in the Mainland exams. The knowledge points overlap with the Mainland exams up to 70%. The difficulty level is only equivalent to the Mainland high school entrance examination. Mainland students with solid basic knowledge have a huge advantage.