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Our concerns:
1. JUPAS vs Non-JUPAS
75% university places for JUPAS and only 25% for non-JUPAS. So the chance seems to be higher for JUPAS. I did some research on LPCUWC and some ESF and IS schools' university admission results in the last few years (Most IS & ESF schools didn't disclose much of their IB results and univeristy admission results, my wild guess their results not impressive.) LPCUWC - 2009 May IB results average 37.16, HK students average 39.29, overseas students average 35.13 and the max will be 45 and passing score is 24. Most ESF and IS's IB average less than 32. LPCUWC IB results with flying colors and 82% students study in HK get into Big 3 in HK and the subjects are impressive like Medicine, Law, Architecture, Business. If my son's IB results coparative to the bright students of LPCUWC, his chance gets into Big 3 for hot subjects may be higher than JUPAS stream.
2. Curriculum
NSS has some changes in the curriculum like introducing Liberal Studies, OLE, M1 & M2 on top of core Maths. But the examination papers standard close to A-level. It's easier for teachers, students and tuition centres as most HKCEE and A-level past papers still valid for them. IB has the curriculum but not very popularly known and sometimes their scope close to 1st year University level, but not in the IB examination. Broad curriculum and not as structural as NSS.
3. Work load
Heavy loading in continuous assessment, many projects, presentation, essay writing, lab work etc. it's very demanding in time management and discipline. Some students even as boarders to save their daily travelling time to meet the deadline. Relative to NSS students, they are still "Hea" and wait for the last year to burn the mid-light oil.
4. Top notch universities
I participated two seminars from Cambridge and Oxford Universities' Admission Officer in HK last October/November. Particularly Cambridge recognised the HKAL, but not for HKDSE. So he recommended students want to study in Cambridge either either study Pre-U schools in Uk or go for IB, 38-41 will have a chance for interview and depends on individual college requirement (I won't elaborate college system here.). As A* in HKDSE not equivalent to A* in GCE AL, HK students' chance to study elite universities in UK will be slim. That's why more students study in UK for high school.
5. HK/USA/UK
My son not make up his mind to study in which regions, IB can be one fits all except some US universities may need SAT or other exam to prove your English proficiency. Pls better check the admission requirementd of individual university.
6. Exam expert v Life time learner
No definitely preference, sometimes excellent exam results are essential for further studying and career advancement. If exam upset your kid to study, you need to rethink. (Too much work load may also upset my son).
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