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Hong Kong school to offer 3 university pathways

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Hong Kong's Diocesan Boys' School is poised to become the first institution in the city to offer three distinct university preparatory pathways. Starting in 2027, students will have the option to pursue the International Advanced Level (IAL) curriculum, in addition to the existing Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. This expansion, pending approval from the Education Bureau, aims to cater to the diverse learning needs and future aspirations of its student body. AI

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Hong Kong school to offer 3 university pathways

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Edith Lin,Kristen Cheung ·

    Hong Kong’s Diocesan Boys’ School to become first to offer 3 university pathways

    Hong Kong’s elite Diocesan Boys’ School (DBS) is set to offer the International Advanced Level curriculum from 2027, becoming the city’s first school to offer three university pathways if it secures the Education Bureau’s approval. Headmaster Ronnie Cheng Kay-yen made the announc…

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