Our HKDSE Music Curriculum
Details of our HKDSE Music Curriculum
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Taught by specialists
Our music programme offers classes taught by experienced instructors with advanced degrees in music. Specialists will teach different areas of the Senior Secondary Music curriculum, including general musicianship, theory, composition, and various genres of music. With their help, students will be well-prepared for HKDSE Music Examination.
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Assessments and Activities
In Hong Kong secondary schools, music education includes regular assignments, quizzes and exams, with mock exams in Form 6. Instructors provide feedback and suggestions for improvement. Activities such as performance master classes and composition workshops are also offered, along with opportunities to participate in public competitions and concerts. Students are also encouraged to join public competitions and concerts in Hong Kong, for example, Hong Kong Schools Music Festival and New Generation Concert.
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Centre Programme
This is a new programme from the 2025-2028 cohort. The institute will co-organise this Centre programme with Hong Kong Music Institute. Students will have classes at Hong Kong Music Institute.
*Students participating in this programme can receive student discounts or subsidies from
the Hong Kong Music Institute when they take part in paid activities during their studies.
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Contents
This programme covers topics in HKDSE Music syllabus Papers 1 (Listening) and 3 (Creating). The school is responsible for the student's application for exam and providing individual training and support for the elective paper. The programme offers training for Paper 2 upon request, and additional private lessons are available for guidance and comments on the performing paper.
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Teaching Hours and Delivery
Students preparing for the HKDSE Music exam will need 276 teaching hours of training, which will be arranged into weekly 3-hour classes on normal school days or Saturdays. Students can choose to take two 1.5-hour classes during weekdays or one 3-hour class on Saturdays each week, depending on availability. For In-school programme, Instructors will come to school to teach, and the host school has to provide a music room with audio-visual equipment and other facilities such as piano and computer for music classes.
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In-school Programme
We are excited to offer you the opportunity to form networks with other applicants. To confirm collaboration, schools or individuals will need to sign an agreement with us. Fees are due at the beginning of every academic year.
Our Classes
Applications for English or Chinese Paper are welcomed
歡迎報考英文或中文卷之學校及學生申請
If you are interested in our In-school Programme, please contact the Institute for the programme proposal.
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HKDSE Music Programme Entry Requirement
Since these are music programmes at the senior secondary level, students are expected to have obtained basic instrumental and theoretical knowledge before joining these programmes.
The entry requirement is as follows if you are playing:
Western Musical Instrument(s)
A pass in
(1) Grade 6 or above of Instrumental Practical Examination; and
(2) Grade 5 or above of Theory of Music Examination, from ABRSM or equivalent;
Chinese Musical Instrument(s)
A pass in
(1) Grade 6 or above of Instrumental Practical Examination; and
(2) Grade 1 or above of Theory of Music Examination, from the Central Conservatory of Music (中央音樂學院) or equivalent;
Other Instrument(s) / Special Case(s)
Letter(s) of support / proof by teacher(s) and organization(s) illustrating why student is suitable and ready to join this programme (please refer to page 4 of the application form).
How to apply?
For interested students, please send your documents to the following address or email before the deadline:
Institute of Music Education Limited
P. O. Box 756,
Shatin Central Post Office
N. T.
Application documents should include the completed application form, photocopy of student ID card, and other photocopied certificates proving their qualifications.
In-School Programme
Application Form - ISP - 2025-2028
About the Programme - 2025-2028
Deadline: 18th July, 2025 (Friday)
Centre Programme
Application Form - ISP - 2025-2028
(Eng) (Chi)
About the Programme - 2025-2028
Deadline: 15th August, 2025 (Friday)
Please contact us for more information.