HKDSE subjects are divided into three categories, including 24 senior secondary subjects (4 core subjects and 20 elective subjects), Applied learning subjects and other language subjects.
Category A: Senior Secondary Subjects
Core Subjects
Elective Subjects
Assessment Framework of 24 senior secondary subjects
CATEGORY B: APPLIED LEARNING SUBJECTS
Creative Studies
Media and Communication
| Digital Media and Radio Production ^ | Film and Transmedia | Creative Advertising ~ |
| Magazine Editing and Production ~ | Public Relations and Communication * | PR and Multimedia Communication # |
Business, Management and Law
| Accounting for e-Business | Business Data Analysis * | Data Application for Business # |
| Entrepreneurship for SME ~ | Marketing and Online Promotion | Law Enforcement in Hong Kong |
Services
Applied Science
Engineering and Production
| Constructing Smart Cities | Electrical and Energy Engineering | Computer Forensic Technology |
| eSports Technology ^ | Tech Basics # | Internet of Everything Application * |
| Aviation Studies | Railway Studies |
Applied Learning (Vocational English)
Applied Learning Chinese (for non-Chinese speaking students)
| * Applicable until 2026 exam year | ~ Applicable until 2026 exam year |
| # Applicable from 2026 exam year onwards | ^ Applicable from 2026 exam year onwards |
CATEGORY C: OTHER LANGUAGE SUBJECTS
| French | German | Hindi |
| Japanese | Spanish | Urdu |
| Category A – HKDSE Elective Subjects:Chemistry |
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| Assessment Framework |
| Curriculum and Assessment Guide |
| Samples of Candidates’ Performance |
| Level Descriptors |
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| Frequently Asked Questions |
Six language subjects are offered to candidates in the HKDSE. They are:
- French Language
- German Language
- Hindi Language
- Japanese Language
- Spanish Language
- Urdu Language
Question papers of the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level from Cambridge Assessment International Education (Cambridge International)* are used for the examinations of these six subjects. Marking and grading are conducted by Cambridge International. Results are reported in five grades (a-e) on the HKDSE certificate, with grade “e” being the lowest and grade “a” being the highest. Achievement below grade “e” is designated as “Ungraded” and is not reported on the certificate.
Syllabuses for HKEAA Centre
Instructions to Candidates
For further enquiries, please contact at dse@hkeaa.edu.hk or at (852) 3628 8860
*Remark: Formerly known as Cambridge International Examinations