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DSE vs IB: Hong Kong secondary students discuss differences between college exam systems

July is traditionally the month when secondary school students in Hong Kong are informed about their results in the gruelling and critical university entrance exams. In Hong Kong, two main tests are offered: the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) and the International Baccalaureate (IB). Post reporter Sammy Heung sat down with two secondary school students, one from each pathway, to find out how different the education systems are.
 

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