How many subjects do candidates for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination usually take?

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For the Hong Kong Diploma Examination, candidates usually take 4 core subjects plus 2-3 elective subjects. You can apply for up to 8 subjects. You can choose from three subject categories: A, B and C. If candidates choose to take the extended part of mathematics, the results for this part will be listed separately from the results for the compulsory part. However, the extended part will not be regarded as an additional subject.

The Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education subjects*** are divided into three categories, including 24 new senior high school subjects (4 core subjects and 20 elective subjects), applied learning subjects and other language categories.

Most day school candidates generally apply for four core subjects (Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics and General Education) and two to three elective subjects. The Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination adopts a proficiency-referenced model for reporting assessment results. A proficiency reference reports a candidate's level of achievement against a set of preset ability levels. The performance report of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education*** is divided into five levels (1-5), with Level 5 being the highest level. Among the candidates who have passed Level 5, the results of the candidates with the best performance will be marked with "**", and those with subsequent better performance will be marked with "*". Performance below the first level will be marked as "not rated".

Category A: New Senior High School Subjects

Core Subjects

Chinese Language English Language Mathematics General Education

Elective Subjects

Chinese Literature Biology Introduction to Business, Accounting and Finance

English Literature Chemistry Design and Applied Technology

Chinese History Physics Health Management and Social Care

Economic Science : Integrated Science Information and Communication Technology

Ethics and Religious Sciences:: Integrated Science Technology and Life

Geography Music

History Visual Arts

Tourism and Hospitality Sports

Category B: Applied Learning Subjects

Creative Learning: Image Design Innovative Product Design Jewelry Art and Design Commercial Comic Design Multimedia Science and Art Introduction to Dramatic Art

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Media and communication: film and video, infotainment program production* TV information program production^ public relations and advertising

Radio hosting and program production

Business, Management and Law: Applied Business Research^ International Business Market Development Practical Computer Accounting for SMEs*

Practical Computer Accounting^ Understanding Financial Services Purchasing and Marketing Retail Management Understanding Hong Kong Law< /p>

Services: Hotel Service Operation Hotel Operation Western Food Production Project Planning and Operation Early Childhood Education^ Early Childhood Growth Education*

Basics of Cosmetology

Applied Science: Basics of Traditional Chinese Medicine ^ Basic health care Traditional Chinese medicine health care and beauty* Health care practice Medical laboratory science Applied psychology Exploratory psychology^ Sports science and physical fitness Sports management and coaching method*

Engineering and production: Automotive technology Environmental engineering Mobility and online program development^ Aeronautics Building Facilities Engineering Electronic Product Design Practice

Category C: Other Language Subjects (English version only)

French German Hindi

In addition, if the candidate chooses to take 8 subjects, at least one of the subjects must be from the following areas:

i. Category A: Religion and Ethics /Music/Sports/Visual Arts

ii. Category B: Applied Learning Subjects

iii. Category C: Other Language Subjects (Adopting the advanced supplementary level test questions of CIE Cambridge University International Examinations )

For specific details, it is recommended that you check the website of the Hong Kong Education Bureau, which has specific instructions.

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