Ethnic minority pupils learning the new subject "Chinese as a second language" from September will not use a simplified Chinese syllabus, while those studying an applied Chinese-language subject will undergo no public examinations, the education minister has revealed.
Further detailed information including lesson examples, assessment tools and learning materials have still to be provided to teachers and students.
Starting in September, the government will also introduce in phases applied Chinese-language subjects for ethnic minority students at senior secondary level.
Students will be able to earn a qualification in the subject which will be recorded in their Diploma of Secondary Education certificate, but it will not be exam-based.
"The learning framework provides a clear set of expected learning outcomes for non-Chinese speaking students at different learning stages," Secretary for Education Eddie Ng Hak-kim said. "With it, teachers could set learning targets, progression and expected learning outcomes, and use a progressive 'small-step' learning approach to enhance students' learning."