Frequently Asked Questions

What are the differences between the enhanced School Development and Accountability (SDA) framework and the current SDA framework?

Why should school self-evaluation (SSE) focus more on the seven learning goals?

How does the EDB facilitate schools’ understanding of the enhanced School Development and Accountability (SDA) framework?

What are the refinements to Key Performance Measures (KPM) for tying in with the school self -evaluation (SSE) under the enhanced School Development and Accountability (SDA) framework?

When should schools start using the updated templates of School Development Plan (SDP), Annual School Plan (ASP) and School Report (SR)?

Is it necessary for schools to take immediate action in revising the School Development Plan (SDP) and Annual School Plan (ASP) to tie in with the implementation of the enhanced School Development and Accountability (SDA) framework in 2022/23 school year?

What is the difference between External School Review (ESR) and Focus Inspection (FI)？

After the implementation of the enhanced SDA framework, will there be any changes in the content of the ESR reports?

Why does the EDB upload the concluding chapter of the ESR reports to the website?

How can schools adopting the “through-train” mode and special schools operating both primary and secondary sections plan for the self-evaluation work with reference to the seven learning goals of primary and secondary education?

Can schools upload the full ESR reports to their websites?

In the 2nd term of the 2023/24 school year, will the EDB also upload the previous ESR reports or their concluding chapters?