Differences between the Old and New Syllabus
"Syllabus A paper is way too easy to pass and its level can hardly be compared with the level required for the AS-Use of English paper we take in Secondary seven. The two years we have in Secondary six and seven do not give us enough time to fill the gap," said Zero So Chi-ho, a secondary six student in a Chinese Medium of Instruction school.
All students who attend Secondary five in English Medium of Instruction schools take Syllabus B paper in the English Language but not all students in Chinese Medium of Instruction schools take the Syllabus A paper in the English Language.
The Syllabus A students are those who believe their English is weaker.
The difference between the two papers is apparent, Syllabus A paper is easier than Syllabus B. Although a passing E grade in Syllabus A is considered a failure in the Syllabus B paper, it is already sufficient to let a student study in secondary six.
A grade C or above in the Syllabus A paper is equivalent to an E grade in the Syllabus B paper.
A new syllabus for the English Language in 2007 replaces the two syllabuses A & B and let all students regardless of their medium of instruction sit for the same examination.
Instead of grades, all candidates will receive a result telling them a level attained. The highest level is 5 and the lowest is 1.
To be eligible for a Secondary six place, a student must have a level 2 in the English Language paper.
Grading equivalents to the two old syllabuses have not been made clear by the Hong Kong Examination and Assessment
All students who attend Secondary five in English Medium of Instruction schools take Syllabus B paper in the English Language but not all students in Chinese Medium of Instruction schools take the Syllabus A paper in the English Language.
The Syllabus A students are those who believe their English is weaker.
The difference between the two papers is apparent, Syllabus A paper is easier than Syllabus B. Although a passing E grade in Syllabus A is considered a failure in the Syllabus B paper, it is already sufficient to let a student study in secondary six.
A grade C or above in the Syllabus A paper is equivalent to an E grade in the Syllabus B paper.
A new syllabus for the English Language in 2007 replaces the two syllabuses A & B and let all students regardless of their medium of instruction sit for the same examination.
Instead of grades, all candidates will receive a result telling them a level attained. The highest level is 5 and the lowest is 1.
To be eligible for a Secondary six place, a student must have a level 2 in the English Language paper.
Grading equivalents to the two old syllabuses have not been made clear by the Hong Kong Examination and Assessment