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作为具有世界顶尖名校教育基因的15年一贯制高端民办国际化特色学校，中山阿丁莱以融合中西文化精粹的全人教育，为莘莘学子提供着湾区顶尖的教育服务。学生除了能够在早期学业中收获独特的牢固学术能力，更将通过学校高中阶段的多轨升学通道，在后续国内又或是海外的学术生涯中脱颖而出。

HIGH SCHOOL

随着完成中考并进入高中阶段，学校将为孩子们提供中国高考、国际课程体系、艺术升学等多元通路，而我们的学生则可以结合自身学习情况、兴趣及未来目标院校进行自主选择。在通过学校顶尖学术团队以及升学指导的助力，学生们将获得冲击国内985、211大学的实力，又或轻松收获来自世界知名学府的橄榄枝。

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本篇文章，我们将重点为您介绍中山阿丁莱独树一帜的国际高中，您可以通过了解到包括A-Level、AP课程在内的更多具体信息，以及收获一条近期在国内炙手可热的升学通路——HKDSE课程。

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为什么选择

A-Level课程？

被誉为世界三大国际课程体系的A-Level课程，是英国普通中等教育证书考试高级水平课程，也是英国学生的大学入学考试课程。在一般情况下，学生会通过2年的课程学习（11和12年级）参与剑桥国际考试（CAIE），并由此申请包含英国G5大学在内的本土顶尖院校，又或是获得进入美国、加拿大、澳洲等世界高等学府的资格。

对于中国学生来说A-Level课程不仅仅能为其带去“全球通行能力”，课程整体的框架也更偏向应试教育，十分适合那些单科能力突出，或应试能力较强的学生。在A-Level拥有的70多门学科中（包含文科、商科、经济、语言、数学、理科、计算、法律、媒体、音乐等），学生只需参与三门或四门主科课程并通过对应考试即可获得对应文凭。

关于考试

A-Level课程的学生会在两年中参加两次测试，其中第一年还有一次额外补考的机会，这无疑为心态紧张又或是发挥失常的学生提供了额外的机会。

关于成绩

CAIE采用百分比的方式计算，学生的成绩将最终分为A*、A、B、C等等级。据目前英国各大高校发布的相关入学标准，学生的成绩只需处于A*A*A - ABB中间即可进行申请。

* 部分英国Top10大学A-Level分数要求：

巴斯大学

AAA - ABB，理科专业规定较高

爱丁堡大学

A*AA-ABB，数学、法律等专业规定较高

杜伦大学

A*AA-AAB，数理化等规定较高

科目选择

对于如此出挑的国际课程，中山阿丁莱也选择将其作为孩子们走向世界的一条关键通道。从G11-G12阶段开始，学校就将为孩子们提供多门可以自主选的优质A-Level课程：

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为什么选择

AP课程？

AP课程是美国和加拿大等国开设的高级先修课程，由美国大学理事会（College Board）赞助和授权的高中先修性大学课程，也可用于申请世界范围内的多所名校。综合来说，AP课程更适合一些具备优秀学习能力的学生，不但可以在申请的时候作为学术能力证明，还可以在大学进行学分换算，降低教育成本，实现跳级选课，缩短大学教育时间。

虽然AP课程难度普遍较高，但对于数学能力普遍突出的中国学生来说，其实是占尽优势。例如AP微积分，其不仅仅是所有AP学科中含金量最高的课程，能够重点受到各所大学的青睐，更重要的是AP微积分更覆盖了众多大学的理科专业，包括物理、化学、经济学等都会在一定程度上涉及微积分的知识。因此学生在学习AP的过程中，同时也减轻了一部分大学的学业压力。

关于考试

AP课程每年拥有一次考试机会，每门考试将分为两部分：第一部分为多项选择题，第二部分为自由答卷。根据考试科目的不同，每门课程的考试内容会有所差别，学生可以根据自己的实际需要选择考试科目。

关于成绩

AP考试的成绩使用5分制度，考生会根据其能力获得不同的对应分数，获得三分或三分以上的成绩还可以在大学换取学分。

* 部分世界知名大学AP分数要求：

美国Top 50大学

要求2-3门4分及以上的AP成绩

香港大学

要求3门4分及以上的AP成绩

新加坡国立大学

要求3门4分及以上的AP成绩

墨尔本大学

要求至少3门3分及以上的AP成绩

悉尼大学

要求至少3门5分或4门4分的AP成绩

科目选择

与国内许多国际学校又或是公立学校国际班一样，中山阿丁莱同样也为高中年级的孩子们提供多种AP课程以及专业的课程老师。覆盖艺术类、英语类、历史与社会科学类、数学与计算机科学类、自然科学类、世界语言与文学类，以及顶石文凭项目类的选择，将帮助孩子们在大学申请及大学学习中脱颖而出：

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为什么选择

HKDSE课程？

HKDSE课程（香港中学文凭），每年由香港考试及评核局主办的公开考试，也是目前唯一可以用中文答题的国际考试。HKDSE考试的成绩其实拥有着极高的含金量，不仅仅可以用于香港本土各大高校的申请（在《2023QS世界大学排名》中香港共有5所大学跻身Top 100），还可以申请海外（包含英国、美国、加拿大、澳洲、法国、德国、新加坡、日本等国家在内）超过400所的国外高校，因此该考试又被称为“黄金高考”。

相较于中国高考，HKDSE课程最显著的优势就是竞争压力较小。其课程方面除了与内地大纲的重合度比较高，课程衔接较为容易，还可以避开国内日益见涨的“内卷压力”，其较低的试卷难度和较少的报考人数更是让学生的竞争压力达到理想化的状态。

关于考试

HKDSE课程的考试设有4门主修科目（在中英数通中选择3门），以及多门选修课。学生在除英语试卷外全部可以使用中文答卷，且考试安排时间较为分散，能够给予学生大量的准备时间。而考试也以评估学生综合能力为出发点，不以学科知识为唯一标准，学生可以获得更加客观的考试评分。

关于成绩

HKDSE课程制度更加人性化考试结果采用水平参考评分制：DSE的五个等级【1-5级】，第5级为最高等级，获第5级的考生中表现最佳会获得【5**】，随后表现较佳的则以【5*】表示，表现低于第1级的会标示【不予评价】。而成绩也可以保留一年，那些没考好的科目还可以在第二年继续参与考试。

* 英国G5大学HKDSE分数要求：

剑桥大学

文科7科36分、理科7科37分（总分49）

牛津大学

三门选修科或必修数学555至5*5*5

伦敦大学学院

7科31分至36分（总分49）

帝国理工学院

三门选修科或必修数学555至5*5*5

伦敦政经学院

7科29分至33分（总分49）

科目选择

充分具备国际元素的HKDSE课程是中山阿丁莱经过多方教育评估为学生开辟的一条全新升学通路，孩子们不仅仅能够有机会前往香港名校的机会，更能获得例如剑桥大学、牛津大学、耶鲁大学等世界顶尖学府为其抛来的橄榄枝。目前，学校预计开放的HKDSE课程有：

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十五年一贯制，

极具前瞻性的升学通路

承袭全球IB混校排名前10的顶尖院校阿丁莱学院（Ardingly College）的教育基因，中山阿丁莱一直通过具有前瞻性和高学术成就的幼儿园到高中一贯制全人教育模式，为2-18岁的学生提供面向未来的个性化教育，以及最适合其未来发展的多元升学通路。

幼儿园

Kindergarten

作为一所已被国际文凭组织正式批准的IB PYP候选学校，中山市阿丁莱幼儿园糅合中西方教育精髓，以IB PYP为课程设计的核心框架，通过融合六大核心元素为幼儿提供探究式的超学科学习。

小学、初中

Primary, Middle School

学校将植根于国家核心课程，以学生为中心的、探究式项目制的双语融合模式，深度跟踪并支持每一个孩子的学习。

高中

High School

以极具教学优势的资深导师团队和学术资源为学生提供中国高考、国际高中以及艺术升学等多种课程体系。经验丰富的升学团队还将根据每位孩子的自身特点以及家庭需求，量身定制出学生的未来发展之路，以帮助他们获得冲击中国985、211大学的实力，又或是轻松收获海外高校的Offer。

As a 15-year private international school with the DNA of a world-renowned school, Ardingly College Zhongshan provides students with the best education in the Bay Area through a holistic education that blends the best of East and West. In addition to gaining unique and solid academic skills in the early years of their studies, students will also be able to excel in their further academic careers both in China and overseas through the school"s multi-track pathway at high school.

HIGH SCHOOL

With the completion of the Academic Test for the Junior High School Students and entry into high school, Ardingly College Zhongshan will provide children with multiple pathways that includes Nationwide Unified Examination for Admissions to General Universities and Colleges, the International Curriculum and Artistic Studies, while our students will be able to make their own choices in relation to their studies, interests and future target universities. With the help of the school"s top academic team and university guidance, students will be able to gain access to 985 and 211 universities in China, or apply for the world-renowned universities.

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In this article, we will focus on our unique International High School, where you can find out more information about the A-Level and AP, as well as the HKDSE, which has recently become a popular pathway in China.

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Why Choose

A-Level?

Known as one of the top three international curriculums in the world, A-Level(General Certificate of Education Advanced Level) is the university entrance exam for UK students. In general, students take the Cambridge International Examinations (CAIE) through 2 years of study (Years 11 and 12), which leads to applications to top local institutions, including G5 universities in the UK, or to qualifications for entry to higher education institutions in the world, such as the USA, Canada and Australia.

For Chinese students, the A-Levels not only provide a "global competence", but the overall framework of the programme is also more exam-oriented, making it ideal for students who have a high level of ability in a single subject, or a strong test-taking ability. With over 70 subjects (including arts, business, economics, languages, mathematics, science, computing, law, media, music, etc.), students only need to take three or four main subjects and pass the corresponding exams to obtain the corresponding diploma.

About Examinations

A-Level students take two tests over two years, with an additional make-up test in the first year, which provides an additional opportunity for students who are nervous or who do not perform well.

About Results

A-Level students take two tests over two years, with an additional make-up test in the first year, which provides an additional opportunity for students who are nervous or who do not perform well.

* A-Level score requirements for some of the top 10 universities in UK:

University of Bath

A-Levels in the AAA - ABB range are required, with higher requirements for science subjects and lower requirements for language subjects.

The University of Edinburgh

A-levels are set between A*AA - ABB, with higher requirements in Mathematics, Law and Regulation.

Durham University

A-levels are required to be between A*AA and AAB.

Optional Subjects

With such an outstanding international curriculum, school has also chosen to make it a key gateway for children to the world. From G11-G12 onwards, the school will offer children a number of high quality A-Level courses that they can choose on their own.

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Why choose AP?

AP courses are Advanced Placement courses offered in countries such as the United States and Canada, and are sponsored and authorised by the College Board as high school prerequisite college courses that can also be used to apply to a number of prestigious universities around the world. Overall, AP courses are more suitable for students with excellent academic ability, not only as proof of academic ability when applying, but also for credit conversion in college, reducing the cost of education, enabling grade skipping and shortening the time spent on college education.

Although AP courses are generally more difficult, they are actually advantageous for Chinese students who generally excel in mathematics. For example, AP Calculus is not only the most prestigious course among all AP subjects and can focus on receiving favourable treatment from universities, but more importantly, AP Calculus also covers many university science majors, including physics, chemistry and economics, which all involve calculus knowledge to some extent. As a result, students are able to take AP Calculus while relieving some of the academic pressure of university.

About Examinations

AP courses have one exam per year and each exam will be divided into two parts: the first part will be multiple-choice and the second part will be a free-response paper. The content of each exam will vary depending on the subject and students can choose the exams according to their needs.

About Results

AP exams are scored using a 5-point system, with candidates receiving different scores depending on their ability, and a score of three or more can be redeemed for credit at university.

* AP score requirements for some famous universities:

Top 50 Universities in the US

2-3 AP scores of 4 and above required

The University of Hong Kong

Requires 3 AP scores of 4 and above with specified subject requirements for AP courses

National University of Singapore

3 AP scores of 4 or above are required.

TheUniversity of Melbourne

Popular majors require a minimum of 3 AP scores of 3 and above.

The University of Sydney

Popular majors require a minimum of 3 AP scores of 5 or 4 AP scores of 4.

Optional Subjects

Like many international schools in China and International Classes in public schools, we also offers a wide range of AP classes and specialist teachers for high school children. With options in Art, English, History and Social Sciences, Maths and Computer Science, Natural Sciences, World Languages and Literature, and the Topstone Diploma Programme, children will excel in their college applications and university studies.

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Why Choose

HKDSE？

The HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education) is an annual public examination administered by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) and is currently the only international examination that can be answered in Chinese. It is also known as the "golden entrance exam" as it can be applied to over 400 overseas universities (including the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Singapore, Japan and other countries).

The most significant advantage of the HKDSE programme over the Chinese College Entrance Examination is that it is less competitive. In addition to a high degree of overlap with the mainland syllabus, the course is easy to articulate and avoids the increasing pressure of "internal papers" in China.

About Examinations

The HKDSE programme has four main subjects (three of which are chosen from the Chinese, English, Mathematics and Citizenship and Social Development) and a number of electives. Students are allowed to answer all exams in Chinese except for the English papers, and the exams are scheduled in a more spread out manner, giving students plenty of time to prepare. The examinations are also based on the assessment of students" overall ability, rather than subject knowledge as the only criterion, and students can obtain a more objective examination mark.

About Results

The HKDSE course system is more user-friendly exam results are graded using a level-referenced grading system: there are five levels of DSE [Levels 1-5], with Level 5 being the highest level, and the best performance of those awarded Level 5 will receive a [5**], followed by a [5*] for better performance, and [No Assessment] for performance below Level 1. The results can also be retained for one year, and those subjects that are not successful can be taken again the following year. (The following are the requirements for G5 schools in the UK in terms of HKDSE scores)

* HKDSE score requirements for UK"s G5 universities:

University of Cambridge

36 points in 7 arts subjects, 37 points in 7 science subjects (total 49)

University of Oxford

555 to 5*5*5 in three elective subjects or compulsory Mathematics

University College London

31 to 36 points in 7 subjects (49 overall)

Imperial College London

Three elective subjects or compulsory maths 555 to 5*5*5

The London School of Economics and Political Science

7 subjects from 29 to 33 points (49 overall)

Optional Subjects

The HKDSE programme is a new pathway for students to study in Hong Kong, which has been evaluated by a number of educational authorities, and offers them the opportunity to study at top universities such as Cambridge, Oxford and Yale. The school expects to open the following HKDSE programmes:

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A 15-Year Through School

Offering Multiple Pathways

In keeping with the educational DNA of Ardingly College, UK, one of the world"s top 10 IB co-edu schools, Ardingly College Zhongshan has been providing students aged 2-18 with a future-oriented, personalised education and a diverse pathway to the best possible future through a forward-thinking and academically successful whole-person education model from kindergarten to high school.

幼儿园

Kindergarten

As an IB PYP candidate school officially approved by the International Baccalaureate Organization, Ardingly College Zhongshan(Kindergarten) combinesthe essence of Chinese and Western pedagogies. The aim of the IB PYP is to provide students with an inquiry-based transdisciplinary framework incorporating 6 Units of Inquiry.

小学、初中

Primary, Middle School

School rooted in the National Core Curriculum, a student-centered, inquiry-based and project-based bilingual integration model that tracks and supports each child"s learning in depth.

高中

International High School

With a team of experienced tutors and academic resources, we offer a wide range of courses for students to study in China, including Nationwide Unified Examination for Admissions to General Universities and Colleges, international programmes and the arts pathway. The experienced team will make a personalised goal for each student based on their characteristics and family needs, to help them gain the strength to enter a 985 or 211 university in China, or to receive an offer from the overseas university.