EDUCATION
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The University of Hong Kong has a Department of Education which gives professional training to graduates. This year 81 students were enrolled.
EXAMINATIONS
The Local Examination System. There are four local school examinations, three conducted by the Education Department and one by the University of Hong Kong.
Joint Primary Six Examination. All pupils in Government schools, and selected pupils in aided and private schools, sat this at the end of their primary schooling. Candidates who reach the required standard are given a certificate. The best candidates were selected for secondary education and scholarships were awarded on merit. The examination was conducted by a Committee of representatives from participating schools and from the Education Department. The examination was held for the last time this year, and will be replaced by the Secondary Schools Entrance Examina- tion in 1962, which will have similar objects.
Hong Kong English School Certificate Examination. This examination is conducted by a syndicate of representatives of participating schools and the Education Department. Candidates enter the examination at the end of a five year course in Anglo- Chinese schools. Entry is restricted to school candidates. The examination tests general scholastic attainment and a pass is awarded on satisfactory performance in certain groups of subjects, with some compulsory subjects. The number of candidates in- creases rapidly year by year, as the Certificate is the qualification for proceeding to higher examinations, for admission to teacher training colleges, and for certain types of local employment. The examination procedure and the organization of subject panels were revised during the year to ensure the setting of suitable examina- tion papers and better co-ordination in marking.
The Hong Kong Chinese School Certificate Examination. This examination is conducted by a similar syndicate. Candidates enter after completing a six year course in a Chinese Middle School. Only school candidates may enter, and the pass requirements are similar to those of the English School Certificate. The number of candidates shows a small increase each year. The status of this