Educational Television (ETV)
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ETV for primary schools began in 1971 and in 1976 it was extended to the junior secondary forms (F. I - III). ETV programmes in four basic subject areas (English, Chinese Mathematics and Social Studies) are produced for both primary and secondary schools. An additional subject, science, has been provided for secondary forms only. Programmes are broadcest weekly for each subject on each level over a 15 or 30-week period, and detailed notes are issued to teachers and pupils for preparation and application of programmes.
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The Government supplies Government and aided schools with television sets. Secondary schools are also provided with video-cassette recorders so that programmes can be taped and, played back at times convenient to the schools.
Examinations
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The Hong Kong Examinations Authority was established in 1977 and in 1978 took over the responsibilty for conducting the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination. The Authority administers the Hong Kong Higher Level Examination from 1979 and will administer the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination from 1980. The Authority also administers external examinations including GCE '0' and 'A' levels and various other academic and professional examinations.
English-speaking schools
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3 secondary and 8 primary co-educational schools based on the English state system provide education for children whose mother tongue is English (mainly the children of British and other expatriates). Since 1 September 1979, all these schools have been under the management of the English Schools Foundation, following the transfer of the Government English Schools to the Found tion which now receives a per capita grant from the Government based on the grants paid to other aided schools in accordance with the principle of parity of subsidy. Fees are charged to meet the additional costs incurred, mainly as result of the employment of expatriate teachers.
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Private schools which cater mainly for other expatriate minorities include the American International Schools, the German-Swiss International School, the French School and the Japanese School.
Technical Institutes.
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There are five technical institutes which provide courses at both craft and technician level related to the needs of major industries. Courses are run on a full-time, part-time day-release, block release and evening basis. The main areas covered are construction, electrical engineering, marine and fabrication, mechanical engineering, textiles and clothing, commercial studies, and hotel-keeping and tourism. The courses are supplemented by sessions in general studies.