環(huán)球微動態(tài)丨高中 | A-Level、AP、HKDSE課程應該如何選擇？

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作為具有世界頂尖名校教育基因的15年一貫制高端民辦國際化特色學校，中山阿丁萊以融合中西文化精粹的全人教育，為莘莘學子提供著灣區(qū)頂尖的教育服務。學生除了能夠在早期學業(yè)中收獲獨特的牢固學術(shù)能力，更將通過學校高中階段的多軌升學通道，在后續(xù)國內(nèi)又或是海外的學術(shù)生涯中脫穎而出。

HIGH SCHOOL

隨著完成中考并進入高中階段，學校將為孩子們提供中國高考、國際課程體系、藝術(shù)升學等多元通路，而我們的學生則可以結(jié)合自身學習情況、興趣及未來目標院校進行自主選擇。在通過學校頂尖學術(shù)團隊以及升學指導的助力，學生們將獲得沖擊國內(nèi)985、211大學的實力，又或輕松收獲來自世界知名學府的橄欖枝。

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本篇文章，我們將重點為您介紹中山阿丁萊獨樹一幟的國際高中，您可以通過了解到包括A-Level、AP課程在內(nèi)的更多具體信息，以及收獲一條近期在國內(nèi)炙手可熱的升學通路——HKDSE課程。

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為什么選擇

A-Level課程？

被譽為世界三大國際課程體系的A-Level課程，是英國普通中等教育證書考試高級水平課程，也是英國學生的大學入學考試課程。在一般情況下，學生會通過2年的課程學習（11和12年級）參與劍橋國際考試（CAIE），并由此申請包含英國G5大學在內(nèi)的本土頂尖院校，又或是獲得進入美國、加拿大、澳洲等世界高等學府的資格。

對于中國學生來說A-Level課程不僅僅能為其帶去“全球通行能力”，課程整體的框架也更偏向應試教育，十分適合那些單科能力突出，或應試能力較強的學生。在A-Level擁有的70多門學科中（包含文科、商科、經(jīng)濟、語言、數(shù)學、理科、計算、法律、媒體、音樂等），學生只需參與三門或四門主科課程并通過對應考試即可獲得對應文憑。

關于考試

A-Level課程的學生會在兩年中參加兩次測試，其中第一年還有一次額外補考的機會，這無疑為心態(tài)緊張又或是發(fā)揮失常的學生提供了額外的機會。

關于成績

CAIE采用百分比的方式計算，學生的成績將最終分為A*、A、B、C等等級。據(jù)目前英國各大高校發(fā)布的相關入學標準，學生的成績只需處于A*A*A - ABB中間即可進行申請。

* 部分英國Top10大學A-Level分數(shù)要求：

巴斯大學

AAA - ABB，理科專業(yè)規(guī)定較高

愛丁堡大學

A*AA-ABB，數(shù)學、法律等專業(yè)規(guī)定較高

杜倫大學

A*AA-AAB，數(shù)理化等規(guī)定較高

科目選擇

對于如此出挑的國際課程，中山阿丁萊也選擇將其作為孩子們走向世界的一條關鍵通道。從G11-G12階段開始，學校就將為孩子們提供多門可以自主選的優(yōu)質(zhì)A-Level課程：

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為什么選擇

AP課程？

AP課程是美國和加拿大等國開設的高級先修課程，由美國大學理事會（College Board）贊助和授權(quán)的高中先修性大學課程，也可用于申請世界范圍內(nèi)的多所名校。綜合來說，AP課程更適合一些具備優(yōu)秀學習能力的學生，不但可以在申請的時候作為學術(shù)能力證明，還可以在大學進行學分換算，降低教育成本，實現(xiàn)跳級選課，縮短大學教育時間。

雖然AP課程難度普遍較高，但對于數(shù)學能力普遍突出的中國學生來說，其實是占盡優(yōu)勢。例如AP微積分，其不僅僅是所有AP學科中含金量最高的課程，能夠重點受到各所大學的青睞，更重要的是AP微積分更覆蓋了眾多大學的理科專業(yè)，包括物理、化學、經(jīng)濟學等都會在一定程度上涉及微積分的知識。因此學生在學習AP的過程中，同時也減輕了一部分大學的學業(yè)壓力。

關于考試

AP課程每年擁有一次考試機會，每門考試將分為兩部分：第一部分為多項選擇題，第二部分為自由答卷。根據(jù)考試科目的不同，每門課程的考試內(nèi)容會有所差別，學生可以根據(jù)自己的實際需要選擇考試科目。

關于成績

AP考試的成績使用5分制度，考生會根據(jù)其能力獲得不同的對應分數(shù)，獲得三分或三分以上的成績還可以在大學換取學分。

* 部分世界知名大學AP分數(shù)要求：

美國Top 50大學

要求2-3門4分及以上的AP成績

香港大學

要求3門4分及以上的AP成績

新加坡國立大學

要求3門4分及以上的AP成績

墨爾本大學

要求至少3門3分及以上的AP成績

悉尼大學

要求至少3門5分或4門4分的AP成績

科目選擇

與國內(nèi)許多國際學校又或是公立學校國際班一樣，中山阿丁萊同樣也為高中年級的孩子們提供多種AP課程以及專業(yè)的課程老師。覆蓋藝術(shù)類、英語類、歷史與社會科學類、數(shù)學與計算機科學類、自然科學類、世界語言與文學類，以及頂石文憑項目類的選擇，將幫助孩子們在大學申請及大學學習中脫穎而出：

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為什么選擇

HKDSE課程？

HKDSE課程（香港中學文憑），每年由香港考試及評核局主辦的公開考試，也是目前唯一可以用中文答題的國際考試。HKDSE考試的成績其實擁有著極高的含金量，不僅僅可以用于香港本土各大高校的申請（在《2023QS世界大學排名》中香港共有5所大學躋身Top 100），還可以申請海外（包含英國、美國、加拿大、澳洲、法國、德國、新加坡、日本等國家在內(nèi)）超過400所的國外高校，因此該考試又被稱為“黃金高考”。

相較于中國高考，HKDSE課程最顯著的優(yōu)勢就是競爭壓力較小。其課程方面除了與內(nèi)地大綱的重合度比較高，課程銜接較為容易，還可以避開國內(nèi)日益見漲的“內(nèi)卷壓力”，其較低的試卷難度和較少的報考人數(shù)更是讓學生的競爭壓力達到理想化的狀態(tài)。

關于考試

HKDSE課程的考試設有4門主修科目（在中英數(shù)通中選擇3門），以及多門選修課。學生在除英語試卷外全部可以使用中文答卷，且考試安排時間較為分散，能夠給予學生大量的準備時間。而考試也以評估學生綜合能力為出發(fā)點，不以學科知識為唯一標準，學生可以獲得更加客觀的考試評分。

關于成績

HKDSE課程制度更加人性化考試結(jié)果采用水平參考評分制：DSE的五個等級【1-5級】，第5級為最高等級，獲第5級的考生中表現(xiàn)最佳會獲得【5**】，隨后表現(xiàn)較佳的則以【5*】表示，表現(xiàn)低于第1級的會標示【不予評價】。而成績也可以保留一年，那些沒考好的科目還可以在第二年繼續(xù)參與考試。

* 英國G5大學HKDSE分數(shù)要求：

劍橋大學

文科7科36分、理科7科37分（總分49）

牛津大學

三門選修科或必修數(shù)學555至5*5*5

倫敦大學學院

7科31分至36分（總分49）

帝國理工學院

三門選修科或必修數(shù)學555至5*5*5

倫敦政經(jīng)學院

7科29分至33分（總分49）

科目選擇

充分具備國際元素的HKDSE課程是中山阿丁萊經(jīng)過多方教育評估為學生開辟的一條全新升學通路，孩子們不僅僅能夠有機會前往香港名校的機會，更能獲得例如劍橋大學、牛津大學、耶魯大學等世界頂尖學府為其拋來的橄欖枝。目前，學校預計開放的HKDSE課程有：

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十五年一貫制，

極具前瞻性的升學通路

承襲全球IB混校排名前10的頂尖院校阿丁萊學院（Ardingly College）的教育基因，中山阿丁萊一直通過具有前瞻性和高學術(shù)成就的幼兒園到高中一貫制全人教育模式，為2-18歲的學生提供面向未來的個性化教育，以及最適合其未來發(fā)展的多元升學通路。

幼兒園

Kindergarten

作為一所已被國際文憑組織正式批準的IB PYP候選學校，中山市阿丁萊幼兒園糅合中西方教育精髓，以IB PYP為課程設計的核心框架，通過融合六大核心元素為幼兒提供探究式的超學科學習。

小學、初中

Primary, Middle School

學校將植根于國家核心課程，以學生為中心的、探究式項目制的雙語融合模式，深度跟蹤并支持每一個孩子的學習。

高中

High School

以極具教學優(yōu)勢的資深導師團隊和學術(shù)資源為學生提供中國高考、國際高中以及藝術(shù)升學等多種課程體系。經(jīng)驗豐富的升學團隊還將根據(jù)每位孩子的自身特點以及家庭需求，量身定制出學生的未來發(fā)展之路，以幫助他們獲得沖擊中國985、211大學的實力，又或是輕松收獲海外高校的Offer。

As a 15-year private international school with the DNA of a world-renowned school, Ardingly College Zhongshan provides students with the best education in the Bay Area through a holistic education that blends the best of East and West. In addition to gaining unique and solid academic skills in the early years of their studies, students will also be able to excel in their further academic careers both in China and overseas through the school"s multi-track pathway at high school.

HIGH SCHOOL

With the completion of the Academic Test for the Junior High School Students and entry into high school, Ardingly College Zhongshan will provide children with multiple pathways that includes Nationwide Unified Examination for Admissions to General Universities and Colleges, the International Curriculum and Artistic Studies, while our students will be able to make their own choices in relation to their studies, interests and future target universities. With the help of the school"s top academic team and university guidance, students will be able to gain access to 985 and 211 universities in China, or apply for the world-renowned universities.

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In this article, we will focus on our unique International High School, where you can find out more information about the A-Level and AP, as well as the HKDSE, which has recently become a popular pathway in China.

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Why Choose

A-Level?

Known as one of the top three international curriculums in the world, A-Level(General Certificate of Education Advanced Level) is the university entrance exam for UK students. In general, students take the Cambridge International Examinations (CAIE) through 2 years of study (Years 11 and 12), which leads to applications to top local institutions, including G5 universities in the UK, or to qualifications for entry to higher education institutions in the world, such as the USA, Canada and Australia.

For Chinese students, the A-Levels not only provide a "global competence", but the overall framework of the programme is also more exam-oriented, making it ideal for students who have a high level of ability in a single subject, or a strong test-taking ability. With over 70 subjects (including arts, business, economics, languages, mathematics, science, computing, law, media, music, etc.), students only need to take three or four main subjects and pass the corresponding exams to obtain the corresponding diploma.

About Examinations

A-Level students take two tests over two years, with an additional make-up test in the first year, which provides an additional opportunity for students who are nervous or who do not perform well.

About Results

A-Level students take two tests over two years, with an additional make-up test in the first year, which provides an additional opportunity for students who are nervous or who do not perform well.

* A-Level score requirements for some of the top 10 universities in UK:

University of Bath

A-Levels in the AAA - ABB range are required, with higher requirements for science subjects and lower requirements for language subjects.

The University of Edinburgh

A-levels are set between A*AA - ABB, with higher requirements in Mathematics, Law and Regulation.

Durham University

A-levels are required to be between A*AA and AAB.

Optional Subjects

With such an outstanding international curriculum, school has also chosen to make it a key gateway for children to the world. From G11-G12 onwards, the school will offer children a number of high quality A-Level courses that they can choose on their own.

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Why choose AP?

AP courses are Advanced Placement courses offered in countries such as the United States and Canada, and are sponsored and authorised by the College Board as high school prerequisite college courses that can also be used to apply to a number of prestigious universities around the world. Overall, AP courses are more suitable for students with excellent academic ability, not only as proof of academic ability when applying, but also for credit conversion in college, reducing the cost of education, enabling grade skipping and shortening the time spent on college education.

Although AP courses are generally more difficult, they are actually advantageous for Chinese students who generally excel in mathematics. For example, AP Calculus is not only the most prestigious course among all AP subjects and can focus on receiving favourable treatment from universities, but more importantly, AP Calculus also covers many university science majors, including physics, chemistry and economics, which all involve calculus knowledge to some extent. As a result, students are able to take AP Calculus while relieving some of the academic pressure of university.

About Examinations

AP courses have one exam per year and each exam will be divided into two parts: the first part will be multiple-choice and the second part will be a free-response paper. The content of each exam will vary depending on the subject and students can choose the exams according to their needs.

About Results

AP exams are scored using a 5-point system, with candidates receiving different scores depending on their ability, and a score of three or more can be redeemed for credit at university.

* AP score requirements for some famous universities:

Top 50 Universities in the US

2-3 AP scores of 4 and above required

The University of Hong Kong

Requires 3 AP scores of 4 and above with specified subject requirements for AP courses

National University of Singapore

3 AP scores of 4 or above are required.

TheUniversity of Melbourne

Popular majors require a minimum of 3 AP scores of 3 and above.

The University of Sydney

Popular majors require a minimum of 3 AP scores of 5 or 4 AP scores of 4.

Optional Subjects

Like many international schools in China and International Classes in public schools, we also offers a wide range of AP classes and specialist teachers for high school children. With options in Art, English, History and Social Sciences, Maths and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, World Languages and Literature, and the Topstone Diploma Programme, children will excel in their college applications and university studies.

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Why Choose

HKDSE？

The HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education) is an annual public examination administered by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) and is currently the only international examination that can be answered in Chinese. It is also known as the "golden entrance exam" as it can be applied to over 400 overseas universities (including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Singapore, Japan and other countries).

The most significant advantage of the HKDSE programme over the Chinese College Entrance Examination is that it is less competitive. In addition to a high degree of overlap with the mainland syllabus, the course is easy to articulate and avoids the increasing pressure of "internal papers" in China.

About Examinations

The HKDSE programme has four main subjects (three of which are chosen from the Chinese, English, Mathematics and Citizenship and Social Development) and a number of electives. Students are allowed to answer all exams in Chinese except for the English papers, and the exams are scheduled in a more spread out manner, giving students plenty of time to prepare. The examinations are also based on the assessment of students" overall ability, rather than subject knowledge as the only criterion, and students can obtain a more objective examination mark.

About Results

The HKDSE course system is more user-friendly exam results are graded using a level-referenced grading system: there are five levels of DSE [Levels 1-5], with Level 5 being the highest level, and the best performance of those awarded Level 5 will receive a [5**], followed by a [5*] for better performance, and [No Assessment] for performance below Level 1. The results can also be retained for one year, and those subjects that are not successful can be taken again the following year. (The following are the requirements for G5 schools in the UK in terms of HKDSE scores)

* HKDSE score requirements for UK"s G5 universities:

University of Cambridge

36 points in 7 arts subjects, 37 points in 7 science subjects (total 49)

University of Oxford

555 to 5*5*5 in three elective subjects or compulsory Mathematics

University College London

31 to 36 points in 7 subjects (49 overall)

Imperial College London

Three elective subjects or compulsory maths 555 to 5*5*5

The London School of Economics and Political Science

7 subjects from 29 to 33 points (49 overall)

Optional Subjects

The HKDSE programme is a new pathway for students to study in Hong Kong, which has been evaluated by a number of educational authorities, and offers them the opportunity to study at top universities such as Cambridge, Oxford and Yale. The school expects to open the following HKDSE programmes:

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A 15-Year Through School

Offering Multiple Pathways

In keeping with the educational DNA of Ardingly College, UK, one of the world"s top 10 IB co-edu schools, Ardingly College Zhongshan has been providing students aged 2-18 with a future-oriented, personalised education and a diverse pathway to the best possible future through a forward-thinking and academically successful whole-person education model from kindergarten to high school.

幼兒園

Kindergarten

As an IB PYP candidate school officially approved by the International Baccalaureate Organization, Ardingly College Zhongshan(Kindergarten) combinesthe essence of Chinese and Western pedagogies. The aim of the IB PYP is to provide students with an inquiry-based transdisciplinary framework incorporating 6 Units of Inquiry.

小學、初中

Primary, Middle School

School rooted in the National Core Curriculum, a student-centered, inquiry-based and project-based bilingual integration model that tracks and supports each child"s learning in depth.

高中

International High School

With a team of experienced tutors and academic resources, we offer a wide range of courses for students to study in China, including Nationwide Unified Examination for Admissions to General Universities and Colleges, international programmes and the arts pathway. The experienced team will make a personalised goal for each student based on their characteristics and family needs, to help them gain the strength to enter a 985 or 211 university in China, or to receive an offer from the overseas university.