“334″ New Academic Structure represents 3 yeas of junior secondary education (S1-S3), 3 years of senior secondary education (S4-S6) and 4 years of university education. The 3-year senior secondary edcuation under the New Academic Structure will be implemented in S4 in coming September and the 4-year university courses will be implemented in September 2012.

The New Senior Secondary (NSS) Curriculum is broad and balanced focusing on students’ needs. Apart from taking the four core subjects (Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics and Liberal Studies), students will choose 2 to 3 elective subjects. These elective subjects can be chosen from NSS elective subjects of different Key Learning Areas, Applied Learning courses and/or other language courses. The curriculum breaks the barrier of traditional arts and science streaming. The subjects are diversified. They suit different students’ interest, aptitudes and abilities. Through the participation in Other Learning Experiences, students can acquire learning experiences of moral and civic education, community services, physical and aesthetic education and career-related experiences, etc. The knowledge and learning experiences in NSS curriculum are broader and richer than previous curricula, students’ pathways for further education and employment are thus more diversified. The new curriculum can also foster a broader scope of views and life-long learning abilities for students.

Framework of the NSS Curriculum: