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INTRODUCTION In 2005 , 119,471 candidates entered for the examination. 86,019 of them were school candidates and 33,451 were private candidates, of which most are re-takers of individual exams. The HKCEE is conducted from late April to May, for most subjects, by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority ( HKEAA ). For oral examinations, they are conducted in late June. The results are released in the second week of August. There are 44 subjects available in the HKCEE. Most day school candidates take 7 to 8 subjects in the HKCEE, with 10 being the upper limit. Apart from Chinese Language and English Language which are taken by almost every school candidate, and language-specific subjects ( French , Chinese History (Chinese only), Buddhist Studies (Chinese only), Literature in English (English only), Putonghua (Chinese only) and Word Processing & Business Communication (English only).), all subjects can be taken in either Chinese or English. The same standards are applied in marking and grading regardless of the language of choice, and the language medium is not recorded on the results notices or certificates. It is, however, recorded on the admission forms. Grading The results of the HKCEE are expressed in terms of six grades A - F, of which grade A is the highest and F the lowest. Results below grade F are designated as unclassified (UNCL), assigned either when candidates hand in unanswered or unintelligent paper(s). Candidates not taking the exam are designated as ABS for that subject. Before 2002 grades A - F were each divided into two fine grades, making the original number of grades available twelve, from A(01) to F(12). The results are graded 'on the curve' but at the same time a cutoff score for each grade is also used. Obtaining an A is very tough, especially for the languages, where only 1.5-3% of the students get A's. On average, only the top 5% in each subject can get an A. The cutoff scores vary greatly from subjects to subjects and from year to year. To give a clearer picture, for Chinese language A-grades are sometimes given for candidates having scored 70 or above, while for Mathematics, an A invariably translates to a score in excess of 90. The cutoff scores are not released by the HKEAA publically; the information being only available to teachers. For official statistics, please go to http://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/doc/fd/2004cee/39-60.pdf In calculation of points, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1, F=0, UNCL=0, ABS=0. For Form Six admission, the six best subjects are calculated. Thus, the full-mark is 30 points. The minimum requirement for entering Form Six is pass in 5 subjects with no less than 8 points or pass in 6 subjects. For IVE admission, seven best sudjects are calculated. A grade E or above is widely accepted in Hong Kong as a basic level of achievement for employment purposes. A grade of C earns a "credit", indicating a pass with merit. HKCEE English Language Exam There are two syllabus offered for students taking the HKCEE English Language Examination: Syllabus A and Syllabus B. Syllabus B is more advanced and is O-Level equivalent; a grade C on syllabus A is considered by the HKEAA to be the equivalent of a grade E on the syllabus B exam. Both syllabuses will be discontinued from 2007, in favor of a new exam syllabus. The new exam for the syllabus includes School-based Assessment (SBA), carrying 15% of the total subject mark. Results are distinguished in seven grades, instead of the traditional five. PURPOSE OF HKCEE After sitting the HKCEE and having their examination results announced, candidates may apply for a place in Form 6 amongst local schools in Hong Kong. Moreover, in order to qualify for the HKALE (Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination), students must have taken the HKCEE as a prerequisite. The certificate of HKCEE is well-known and widely recognised in Hong Kong as a formal document for seeking a job or pursuing further studies. The HKEAA has arrangements with examination boards in the United Kingdom and most subjects are equivalent to O-level of the General Certificate Of Education (GCE). For comparison, the syllabi and standard of HKCEE science subjects (eg. Chemistry , Physics and Economics ) is similar to that of the SAT Subject Tests . Early Admissions Scheme Currently, there is a scheme called the Early Admissions Scheme held by universities in Hong Kong, such as The University Of Hong Kong (HKU), The Chinese University Of Hong Kong (CUHK) and The Hong Kong University Of Science And Technology (HKUST). Candidates with 6 or more 'A's (Distinctions) in the HKCEE (With their Language subjects scoring 'C' or above) are eligible for applying the Early Admission Scheme which may grant them the admission to the aforementioned institutions without the need to sit for the HKALE . SUBJECTS INCLUDED Brief Introduction There are in total 44 subjects, 34 of which offer both Chinese and English versions for candidates to choose from. The same marking scheme and grading standard were used for the English and Chinese versions of subjects with bilingual versions. The language used by the candidates in the examination is not printed on the certificate. Each candidate may enter for a maximum of 10 subjects. List of the subjects Subjects offered in the 2006 sitting:
LIST OF SCHOOLS GENERATING 10A STUDENTS FOR HKCEE Starting from 1987 , students were allowed to study up to ten subjects. Wah Yan College, Hong Kong produced the first student with ten A-grades (colloquially called a '''10A student'''). ''' Queen's College ''' is the undisputed record holder for the total number of 10A students graduating over the years while ''' La Salle College ''' is the record holder of the highest number of A's attained in one sitting. It achieved a record high 501 A's in the year 2003 with a secondary 5 graduate class size of 280, with an average of 1.79A per student. In the same year, Queen's College scored 2.275A per student, but the total number of A was only 455 because of a smaller class (200). Diocesan Girls' School is the top record holder for the total number of 10A students among the all-girls schools in Hong Kong.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT Owing to the transition from the 5+2-year curriculum (5 years of secondary and 2 years of Sixth Form / matriculation) to a 6-year curriculum of secondary education, the HKCEE and the HKALE will be faded out and replaced with a new examination.
The proposed revisions specific to Chinese Language include:
The proposed revisions specific to English Language include:
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