Q: Which subjects are more useful for further studies or future careers?
A: The value of a subject indeed depends very much upon the result. A distinction renders the subject a valuable asset while a failure a definite liability. Students must be well aware of their own strengths and weaknesses before opting for a subject. It is important that they are guided by their own interests, abilities and willingness to learn in a subject area.
Q: How many subject groups will be offered for each elective subject?
A: To address student needs, the College offers two subject groups for popular subjects. The table below summarises the number of subject groups offered in Secondary Four:
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Elective Subject
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No of Subject Groups
|
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Chinese History
|
1
|
|
Economics
|
2
|
|
Geography
|
1
|
|
History
|
1
|
|
Biology
|
2
|
|
Chemistry
|
2
|
|
Physics
|
2
|
|
Business, Accounting & Financial Studies
|
1
|
|
Information & Communication Technology
|
1
|
|
Visual Arts
|
1
|
Q: Are there quotas for individual subjects?
A: Yes, there are. The maximum class size is 25. For M1, M2, Visual Arts and Information & Communication Technology, the maximum class size is 20.
Q: How are S4 places allocated?
A: The allocation process is simple and straight-forward, depending on the rank in S3. Class Marks, Test Marks and Exam Marks are used. Students are ranked according to the term averages of both terms. The first term average carries a weighting of 40% and the second term average carries a weighting of 60%.
Q: Is S4 part of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) curriculum?
A: Yes, it is. Students should start working hard for the HKDSE right from the first day in S4.
Q: Do students have to apply to study Mathematics Module 1 or 2 in addition to the Mathematics Core?
A: Yes, applications are made in May of the S3 academic year when students apply for their S4 subjects.
Q: Which students can study M1/M2?
A: Students must obtain 70% or above in Mathematics in Secondary Three. There are altogether six mathematics groups in Secondary Four.
Mathematics core: 4 groups
Mathematics core & Module 1: 1 group
Mathematics core & Module 2: 1 group
Q: Which students can study Visual Arts?
A: Students who attain 70% or above in Visual Arts in S3 will be first admitted. Other students may still apply; however, the placement will be considered case by case.