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HKDSE - Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Educationi

The Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education examination is administered by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority. Most candidates take four core subjects (Chinese and English languages, mathematics and liberal studies) and two or three elective subjects.

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  • IB says investigation has found ‘students engaged’ in ‘time-zone cheating’ activities but did not disclose how many were involved
  • Those responsible will receive no marks for their exams or grades for the relevant subject, spokesman says

Readers discuss the pass-fail grading system for the citizenship and social development DSE exam, and teachers’ approach in the classroom amid concerns about student mental health.

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Small number of pupils have engaged in ‘time zone cheating’ and practice not widespread, IB says, although Post finds papers downloaded over 45,000 times.

The Post discovers Sichuan-based Xiaohongshu user posted exam booklets of this year’s mathematics as well as citizenship and social development tests.

Reports claim user on mainland China’s Xiaohongshu platform allegedly uploaded question and answer book of this year’s English-language listening test.

Readers discuss concerns about the Hong Kong education system, national security legislation, visa-free access to mainland China, and the city’s property market outlook.

Authorities say matters such as exam paper transport, security and training of mainland staff need to be agreed before exams can be held over the border.

Readers discuss the importance of delving into the social, political and environmental causes of students’ mental health challenges, how to make foreign students feel welcomed, a possible factor in falling Chinese standards, and the plight of North Koreans living in China.

All foreign-language courses under DSE from 2025 will use papers provided by relevant bodies such as Alliance Francaise after previous supplier withdraws.

Readers discuss ways Hong Kong students can improve their English skills, oversized baggage delivery at the airport, and the continuing appeal of The Peak.