Table 3

Differences between the two cohorts

Cohort 2010Cohort 2015
Academic structure3+2+2+3
4-year higher form
3+3+4
3-year higher form
Public examinations in secondary educationTwo (HKCEE and HKALE)One (HKDSE)
Age to universityOne year olderOne year younger
Student developmentNo formal curriculumOther Learning Experiences (OLE)
Liberal StudiesElective subjectCompulsory subject

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