| Present:
3 + 2 + 2 + 3 - 7 years of Secondary Education - 3 years of Undergraduate Degree |
| ¡¥334¡¦ will be effective from September 2009 |
| New:
3 + 3 + 4 - 6 years of Secondary Education - 4 years of Undergraduate Degree |
| Core
Subjects - Chinese Language - English Language - Mathematics - Liberal Studies |
| Elective
Subjects - 2 or 3 Elective Subjects - Applied Learning Courses - Other Language Courses |
| Other
Learning Experiences - Moral & Civic Ed - Community Service - Aesthetic Activities - Physical Activities - Career-related Experiences |
| Present - HKCEE at Form 5 - HKALE at Form 7 |
| 1st HKDSE exam will be held in 2012 |
| Future
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) at SS3 / Form 6 - Emphasizes thinking skills & application of knowledge - School-based Assessment - Standards-referenced Reporting |