1. 1 Proposed Funding Arrangement of Diversity Learning Grant (DLG) CDI March 2008

2. 2 New Resources for NSS GrantsApplication needed (?) Remarks Teacher Professional Preparation Grant NoNon-recurrent From 05/06 – 08/09 NSS Curriculum Migration Grant NoNon-recurrent From 06/07 – 08/09 Senior Secondary Curriculum Support Grant NoRecurrent 09/10 onwards Diversity Learning Grant YesRecurrent 09/10 onwards

3. 3 Teacher to Class Ratios under NSS Up to the double cohort year (2012) JS: 1.7 teachers per class SS: Current system: 2.3 teachers per S6 & S7 class NSS/S5 of current system: 1.9 teachers per class After 2012 JS: 1.7 teachers per class SS: 2 teachers per class

4. 4 Programmes to be Supported by DLG DLG ApL Other Languages SEN Gifted Programmes Network Programmes To be further explored Details to be provided later Combined into one category

5. 5 DLG Funding Arrangement DLG ApL Other Languages Other Programmes (Gifted & Network Programmes)

6. 6 DLG Funding Arrangement Other Languages SpanishUrduFrenchJapaneseHindiGerman Chinese for NCS students + Funds allocation per student / annum

7. 7 DLG Funding Arrangement Other Programmes Programmes for Gifted Students Network Programmes Among Schools Pull-out programmes Off-site support Small enrolment NSS subject Funds allocated per SS class / annum

8. 8 ApL Contribution ApL course fees EDB School Student NIL – free secondary education Shared contribution

9. 9 Flexible Deployment of School Resources OEBG / EOEBG Acquire course fee reduction by collaborating with course providers – providing part of the teaching venues – school staff taking up part of the teaching loads – providing administrative support A safety net to assist needy schools during the transition period (3 years)

10. 10 Tentative Timeline Responsible party Jan-Mar Mar/Apr Jun Aug Sep NovUpload 3-year plan to schools homepage Confirmed headcount for ApL and Other Languages via WebSAMS Adjust DLG after headcounts Provisional disbursement of DLG Confirm DLG plan Confirm ApL enrolment via WebSAMS after student selection interview Invite application Submit application via WebSAMS Draw up 3-year plan & get endorsement from SMC/IMC School EDB School EDB EDB School School

11. 11 Funding arrangement and implementation details Schools will be informed through CM in summer 2008