Less pressure on Hong Kong students if university language rule axed, group says
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The Hong Kong Association of the Heads of Secondary Schools proposed that universities adopt a points system based on candidates' best five subjects to reduce pressure on students; Veronica Yau Kit-ying, vice-chairwoman of the association, highlighted stress over language requirements, specifically the need for a level 3 pass in Chinese and English; the current admission criteria require level 3 in Chinese and English, level 2 in maths, and level 2 in two electives, known as '332A22'; the association urges the government to drop language requirements to promote vocational training; 332 students were admitted this year through the School Nominations Direct Admission Scheme; Hong Kong Metropolitan University became the first university of applied sciences in March 2024; Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu proposed creating universities of applied sciences in his policy address last year.
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https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3280361/less-pressure-students-if-university-language-rule-axed-hong-kong-head-teachers-group-says
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2024-09-28 10:00:45
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