中学部校长亲解：关于DSE成绩等级与全球升学路径的清晰答案

Recently, Utahloy International School Zengcheng (UISZ) held an informative seminar on DSE progression and career planning for Grade 10 and 11 students. The session was led by Mr. Austin, Head of Secondary School(HKDSE), who focused on the key topics of greatest concern to students and parents: university pathways, grade requirements, and major selection, providing clear direction for students’ future development.

01. Understanding the Edge: The Competitiveness of DSE

The seminar began with Mr. Austin delving into the core logic of the DSE grading system. He provided a clear explanation of the specific score thresholds (Cut-off points) required for different levels, such as 5**, 5*, and 5, using recent data as examples. By analyzing the subtle score differences between levels in various subjects, Mr. Austin emphasized that while results are presented as levels, each level corresponds to a definitive benchmark. Striving for every possible point remains crucial during preparation, as it directly impacts whether students meet the grade requirements for their desired universities and programs. His analysis gave students a more thorough understanding of the DSE assessment mechanism and highlighted the importance of targeted effort.

Mr. Austin further compared the characteristics of different progression pathways, helping families understand the positioning and advantages of DSE for applying to institutions in Hong Kong, Macao, mainland of China, and overseas, offering key insights for students to choose their most suitable path.

02 Multiple Pathways: A Global Network of Opportunities

A core part of the seminar was a comprehensive overview of the multiple progression paths available with DSE results. Using detailed data and examples, Mr. Austin systematically demonstrated how students can use their DSE scores to apply to:

Institutions in Hong Kong and Macao: Detailed explanation of local university admission requirements and scoring references.
Mainland Chinese Universities: A general introduction to the specific grade requirements for different tiers of mainland institutions.
Overseas Universities: Clarified that DSE results are widely recognized by numerous universities in English-speaking countries and regions, serving as a strong qualification for the international higher education platform.

Mr. Austin stressed that DSE opens up a broad and multi-layered network of opportunities, with early planning and preparation being the key to success.

03. Focusing on Choices: An Overview of Major Directions

In the section on major planning, Mr. Austin guided students to consider their future directions from a macro perspective rather than listing specific majors. He systematically outlined the main academic fields in university, such as:

Humanities, Social Sciences, and Business: Covering areas like languages and cultures, social studies, economics and management, and law.
Science, Engineering, and Medicine: Including foundational mathematics and sciences, engineering technology, information technology, and medical and health sciences.

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Mr. Austin emphasized that choosing a major should be based on in-depth exploration of personal interests, strengths, and industry trends. He encouraged students to broaden their horizons and build early awareness of how their DSE subject choices connect to potential university majors.

Conclusion

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After the seminar, students expressed that they gained significant insights. A Grade 11 student shared, “I used to feel quite unclear about where I could apply with DSE and how to prepare. Now I have a complete map and know which direction to strive for.”

This seminar is a reflection of UISZ’s commitment to student growth and excellent progression guidance. The school will continue to support each student’s journey through leadership from the principal and dedicated university counseling, helping them step confidently onto the world stage.

At UISZ, we believe that clear planning is the first step to success. Let’s work together for a broad and promising future!

近日，广州增城誉德莱外籍人员子女学校（UISZ）为DSE十至十一年级学生举办了一场干货满满的升学与专业规划讲座。本次讲座由中学部校长张博先生（Austin Zhang）亲自主讲，聚焦学生与家长最为关心的升学路径、成绩要求与专业选择等核心议题，为学子们的未来发展指明了清晰方向。

01. 掌握优势：DSE的升学竞争力

讲座伊始，张博校长首先深入解析了DSE“等级制”评分的核心逻辑。他特别结合近年数据，向学生们清晰阐释了各等级对应的具体分数门槛（Cut-off），例如达到5**、5*、5等不同等级所需的大致卷面百分比范围。通过分析不同科目等级间的细微分差，张校长指出，虽然成绩以等级呈现，但每个等级背后都有明确的分数基准，备考时仍需力争每一分的提升，因为这直接关系到能否跨过心仪大学和专业的等级门槛。他的分析使学生们对DSE的评分机制有了更透彻的理解，也认识到精准努力的重要性。