GCE IAL SPC 2018-2021

Welcome to Form 3 Parents’ Evening

Who are the target students for the GCE

group?

GCE IAL group?1. Adequate to strong Maths2. Adequate to strong Science 3. Limited interest in language oriented subjects4. Possible interest in studying at university overseas 5. Those who DO NOT plan to go boarding school, but would

still like to try the GCE IAL curriculum 6. Students who do well in maths and science style testing

rather than project based or language oriented testing

GCE IAL group?

non

What can I expect in the GCE as compared to the DSE?

More maths and science, less language;Broader subjects but not in as much depth;Language focus on IELTS and GCE A-level Chinese;Still have VA, Music, RS, PE, and LS but the focus will be on Maths and Science.

GCE Class 4F, 5F, and 6F- 2018-2021

•Students will still be in the same house•Students will still be in class competitions

•Students will still attend morning assembly•Students will still have mid year and final exams in

Form 4 in the same way, but it will change in Form 5 and Form 6

What About the Difference in Exams?•For English, students will take the IELTS exam rather

than the DSE. Almost 40% of students already take this exam now in Form 5 and Form 6.•For Chinese qualification, students will do GCE

Chinese in Form 5.•Students will take AS (Advanced Subsidiary) exams

after Form 5 for Predicted Grades.•Students will take final exams after Form 6 (A2 or AL)

for university entrance.

How will this affect my applying to university?

• Students apply ‘non-JUPAS’ to HK universities. There are many HK students who already do so.

• It is expected that about 75% of our GCE students will attend HK universities, the rest will study overseas.

• In DSE students must study the four cores and at least two elective subjects (most do 4 cores and 3 electives)

• In GCE IAL students study at least 3 Cores, though all of them are expected to study 4 cores in Form 4 and Form 5.

Why choose UK qualifications?

GCE A levels, IAL, and International GCSEs are recognised in universities all over the world.

Students may choose only the subjects that they enjoy or are good at.

Subjects available:

MathsFurther MathsChemistryBiologyPhysics

GCE_IAL

Registration and exams held at HKEAA

Exam Session: RegistrationDeadline:

ResultsRelease:

January exam September March

May/June exam December August

Differences between IAL and GCE A levels

IAL only for international studentsMultiple testing opportunities in Form 5 & 6AS level exams after Form 5 used for Predicted Grades for university entranceIn UK, AS is a terminal qualification, but not for IAL students.

HKU6406

Bachelor of Laws

Program Specific Admission Requirements

GCE A-level: A*A*A in three A-level subjects, excluding any language subjects in English / Chinese.

ApplicationDeadlines

Min. Admission Requirements

CU Advance15 Nov 2017Regular3 Jan 2018http://www.oafa.cuhk.edu.hk/adm/nonjupas/first-year-admissions/admission-requirements/general-entrance-requirements

1. GCE AL / IAL: 3AL/ 2AL+2AS in one sitting

2. SAT/TOEFL/IELTS/ DSE English

3. GCE/IGCSE/DSE Chinese

Where can I find out more?Parents and students?4D Classroom 6:45-7:30

Students? Ask current GCE IAL studentsSPC GCE IAL Edexcel Booklet

SPC GCE IAL Admissions Process Date

Notice to Parents November 3 2017

F.3 Parents Information Evening November 7 2017

Preliminary Statement of IntentionFor DSE/GCE IAL November 29 2017

Parents’ Day 2017 Information and Discussion about GCE/IAL course with Careers Club and current GCE/IAL class February 10 2018

Final Date for Application to GCE/IAL Class March 28 2018

Decision for Application to GCE/IAL Class Accepted, Rejected or Waitlist Notification to Parents April 13 2018

Parents’ Meeting for GCE/IAL Class 2018-2021 May 25 2018