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Ever since the hand over in 1997, The Hong Kong government had spent much effort to develop a home-grown education system that would eventually replace the previous curriculum devised by and modeled after the British System UK GCSE and GCE A-levels. One of the first controversial reforms was the differentiation of schools into EMI (English as Medium of Instructions) and CMI (Chinese as Medium of Instructions) institutions. As society debated the appropriateness of such a policy, the government embarked upon a more ambitious program that would be designed to overhaul the entire education system with selected reference to increasing popular international curriculum like the IB (International Baccalaureate) Advanced Diploma.

Starting from 2009, The New Academic Structure or 3-3-4 system will divide high school curriculum into two key stages starting from Form 1 to Form 3 (Year 7-Year 9) and Form 4 to Form 6 (Year 10- Year 11) followed by a 4 year tertiary education program. The key stage that is subjected to the most radical change is stage 2 from Form 4 to Form 6, under the New Senior Secondary Curriculum Framework, or NSS, the Hong Kong Education Department will replace the existing HKCEE (Hong Kong Certificate Examination of Education) and the HKALE (Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination) with a single qualification at the end of Year 12 for a HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education).

This change is significant due to an unexpected break of the Hong Kong education system’s congruence with other popular international education systems, namely the respective UK GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) and GCE (General Certificate of Education) A Levels, which the previous Hong Kong system mirrored, and also the IB Advance Diploma, which is typically a Year 12-13 program. This greatly limits the chances of local school students transferring to Hong Kong and overseas international school during key qualifications years like Year 4 and Year 12. Furthermore, it restricts the opportunities of local students in seeking tertiary education overseas, as the local bred HKDSE qualification is no longer comparable to any recognized international qualification and thus may be disadvantaged during the application consideration process for university admission.

But ITS Tutorial School can offer a supporting option for parents and students seeking alternative qualification in order to help improve their odds in securing international education here in Hong Kong or overseas. ITS is a registered Edexcel assessment center and thus conducts its own classes and exams for the UK IGCSE and A Levels GCE. The school also provides help for students preparing for other exams such as the SAT and IELTS exams. To support these services that we are offering, ITS has a team of tutors that specialize at the various subjects that students may need assistance with. ITS’s tutors are experienced teachers and very familiar with the syllabuses and materials related to UK qualifications and IB Advanced Diploma, and thus is trained to also assist students with the continuous assessment modules under the new NSS that is similar to the Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Extended Essay (EE) components of the IB system. For further information, please visit ITS Tutorial School, now with campuses in Central and ITS Mongkok . ITS has English Tutors as well as tutors in other subjects. ITS website is also available in Chinsese at: ?????? – ??, ????, ?????????? .

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There are some home improvement projects that one can tackle without professional help, even if they have only mediocre skills. Others, though, are better left for a trained and licensed contractor. Knowing the difference between these two classifications of DIY projects can mean the difference between a successful project or ending up with a complete, unmitigated disaster.

The first thing any weekend warrior needs to consider is safety. If any aspect of the job to be done involves safety risks that can’t be completely controlled by their own existing knowledge and the proper equipment, then a contractor should definitely be used. For many people this includes things like electrical work, roofing, or cutting down large trees. In almost any project, there is some risk. Taking the right precautions can substantially reduce these risks. For example, anytime a power saw or sander is being used, eye protection should be worn. If you are sanding or performing any operation where dust or fine particulates are being created or blown around, then a breathing mask should be worn to keep them out of your lungs. Ladder safety is another big concern; anytime you are off the ground, you risk falling and serious injury, but by following proper procedures, observing the ladder’s height and weight limits, and making sure that it is firmly planted on a solid and level surface, ladders can be used with relatively little risk.

One of the most often overlooked dangers of home improvement projects is exposure to harmful fumes or chemicals. Many paints, stains, and varnishes release fumes that can be harmful or even fatal in their concentrated form. Make sure that you read and follow the directions on any finish or adhesive substance that you use, including making provisions for adequate ventilation of the work area.

The other type of home improvement job that should be left to professionals are those which could result in substantial damage to the home. For some that includes plumbing work. A small leak under a newly installed bathroom sink can ruin walls, floors and ceilings and result in repair costs much, much higher than the cost of a plumber to make sure the job is done right the first time. Structural work to any building should also be handled by a competent professional. Removing walls, cutting new windows, building additions, and anything that could interfere with the strength and integrity of the existing structure should not be left to guesswork. Even if the changes don’t result in complete structural collapse, weakening a structure even slightly can cause sagging and cracked ceilings and walls over time.

If you know exactly what you’re getting into, and are familiar with all the tools and safety gear required to get the job done, then by all means don’t hesitate to do it yourself, but if you have to guess or face significant safety issues call in a licensed contractor to make sure the job is done correctly and more importantly without anyone getting hurt.