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Ethnic minority students in Hong Kong excel in DSE exams despite language barriers

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Ethnic minority students in Hong Kong are achieving high scores on the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exams despite facing significant language barriers. One student, Manaal Khan, who aspires to be a detective, achieved Level 4 in several subjects, highlighting the dedication required to navigate the local education system while learning in a non-native language. These students' successes demonstrate their resilience and determination in pursuing higher education and future careers. AI

RANK_REASON Article discusses the challenges and successes of ethnic minority students in Hong Kong's education system, focusing on their academic achievements despite language barriers.

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Ethnic minority students in Hong Kong excel in DSE exams despite language barriers

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Benjamin Fuller ·

    How ethnic minority students overcame language barriers to score high on DSE exams

    For Manaal Khan, the gruelling journey of taking Hong Kong’s university entrance examination was not just an academic challenge but also a linguistic trial. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Khan, who is of Pakistani descent, kept going through her difficult days at secondary school …

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