The lure of DSE for mainland China students

Hong Kong’s university entrance exam, the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE), is gaining popularity on the mainland. The Post looks into the trend and explores the impact it might bring to the city and local students.

Updated: 12 Aug, 2025

Students sitting the DSE exams at the Cheung Sha Wan Catholic Secondary School. Photo: Handout

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