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Subjects / Combinations (amended in Jan 2012)

 

Local Curriculum (NSS) Streams

A

B

C

D

E

F

English Language + Liberal Studies + Chinese Language*

General Maths / General Maths + 1 extended module

General Maths / G.M + Module 1

Physics

Physics

Chemistry

Biology

History /C. Hist

BAFS

Chemistry

Chemistry

Biology

Physics

Geography

Economics

Biology

Bio. / ICT /X#

Physics / X#

Chemistry / X#

X#

X#

OLE (Structured + supplementary)

*For those taking French, you may take French as an elective (You are advised to acquire an alternate qualification in Chinese, for example, through the IGCSE, for the completion of the Senior Secondary studies.)

X includes the following subjects:

1. Economics; 2. Visual Arts;  3. ICT;  4. Design & Applied Technology; 5. Physical Education (PEED);  6. BAFS; 7. Geography; 8. Biology; 9. RS; 10. French

The maximum class size for each elective / option subject is 24 and the minimum class size is 5.

"Biology in X" and "Biology in B class" belong to the same class and the maximum class size should range between 5 and 20.

 

#Quota system introduced:

Biology - not more than 20

ICT: 8 or above

X: remainders of biology and ICT

Extended module of Maths: not exceed the class size of one class.

 

Boys who fail in Mathematics in G9 (whole year) can only take General Maths. (Core)

Boys in Streams E & F who intend to take an extended module in mathematics can only choose "Extended Module 1"

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