Senior Secondary Curriculum (IDD)

Core Subjects

Optimising the Four Senior Secondary Core Subjects to Create Space for Students and Cater for learning Diversity

• Optimising the Four Senior Secondary Core Subjects
• Frequently asked questions (Adapted Curriculum)   

Chinese Language

• Supplementary Guide to the Chinese Language Curriculum and Assessment Guide for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (Secondary 4-6) (2009)    
• Teachers' Guide on the Learning Progression Frameworks and the Chinese Language Learning Progression Framework for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (Secondary 4-6) (2012)  

Mathematics

• Supplementary Guide to the Mathematics Curriculum and Assessment Guide for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (Secondary 4-6) (2009)  
• Teachers' Guide on the Learning Progression Frameworks and the Mathematics Learning Progression Framework for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (Secondary 4-6) (2012)   
• Mathematics Curriculum Frameworks of National Security Education (2026)   

Citizenship and Social Development

• Exemplar of School-based Citizenship and Social Development Curriculum — School for Children with Moderate Intellectual Disability   

Elective Subjects

Physical Education

• Supplementary Guide to the Physical Education Curriculum and Assessment Guide for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (Secondary 4-6) (2009)    

Visual Arts

• Supplementary Guide to the Visual Arts Curriculum and Assessment Guide for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (Secondary 4-6) (2009)    

Information and Communication Technology

• Supplementary Guide to the Information and Communication Technology Curriculum and Assessment Guide for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (Secondary 4–6) (2011)     

Technology and Living

• Supplementary Guide to the Technology & Living Curriculum and Assessment Guide for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (Secondary 4–6) (2011)    

Music

• Supplementary Guide to the Music Curriculum and Assessment Guide for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (Secondary 4-6) (2012)     
• Music Curriculum Frameworks of National Security Education (2026) 
  • For students with IDD (higher ability)  
  • For students with IDD (moderate ability)  
  • For students with IDD (lower ability)  

Design and Applied Technology 

• Supplementary Guide to the Design and Applied Technology Curriculum and Assessment Guide for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (Secondary 4-6)  (2012)  

Ethics and Religious Studies

• Supplementary Guide to the Ethics and  Religious Studies Curriculum and Assessment Guide for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (Secondary 4-6) (2015)  

Health Management and Social Care

• Supplementary Guide to the Health Management and Social Care Curriculum and Assessment Guide for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (Secondary 4-6) (2014)  

Cross Disciplinary Areas  

Life Planning Education

• Adapted Learning Element Frameworks with Supplementary Notes on Life Planning Education for Students with Intellectual Developmental Disorder (from Senior Primary to Senior Secondary Levels) (2025) (full text)   
  • Adapted Learning Element Frameworks with Supplementary Notes on Life Planning Education for Students with Intellectual Developmental Disorder (from Senior Primary to Senior Secondary Levels) (2025) (for different ability groups) 
    For students with IDD (higher ability)    
    For students with IDD (moderate ability)    
    For students with IDD (lower ability)    

Other Resources

• Pamphlet of "New Senior Secondary Curriculum (Special Educational Needs) - New Senior Secondary Curriculum and Assessment for Special Schools" (2009)