New Senior Syllabus (NSS)
Senior Secondary 4-6

CORE SUBJECTS

English, Chinese (DSE, GCSE, GCE A level), Mathematics, Citizenship and Social Development (S4&S5) Liberal Studies (S6 only)

NON-CORE SUBJECTS

Buddhist Morals and Values Education, Music, PE

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS (2 choices)

Business Accounting and Financial Studies

Biology

Chemistry

Chinese History

Geography

Literature in English

Physical Education

Physics

Tourism and Hospitality

Visual Arts

Promotion System

Passing Requirement

The passing mark:
S4-S6: 40% (Core)

 
A. Daily Marks (Quizzes, Tests, Homework, Assignments, etc.)

B. Examinations

There are three terms per year and one examination per term.

Attendance Requirement for Examinations

80% attendance required
• Absent for more than 20% of the school days without a valid reason (Doctor’s note needed): NOT PERMITTED TO TAKE THE EXAMINATION
• (NO holidays during school days)
“D” conduct mark: Your name will be on the AB list for repeating.

Sick Leave during Examinations

• All students are required to submit a doctor's note to prove that he/she could not sit for the examination.
• “ABS” will be printed in that subject’s column in the report card.
• 
The score for that subject will be counted as zero.