Why are more Hong Kong pupils opting for IB programme over DSE?

Number of IB students in the city has jumped nearly 20 per cent over past five years, with more preferring its ‘creative’ curriculum over the DSE

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

DSE vs IB: Hong Kong secondary students discuss differences between college exam systemsSammy HeungPublished: 2:00pm, 5 Jul 2025Updated: 2:02pm, 5 Jul 2025The number of students taking the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme in Hong Kong has increased by nearly 20 per cent over the past five years, with more students and parents preferring its flexibility to the city’s traditional, exam-oriented university entrance system.