Diploma Yi Jin

[Important Reminder] The maximum period of study for the Diploma Yi Jin Programme is 5 years from the date of admission. Students must complete all programme requirements and apply for graduation before the expiry of this period. For example:

Study Mode Admission Date Deadline for Completion of All Programme Requirements and Application for Graduation
Full-time 1 September 2021 on or before 31 August 2026
Full-time 1 September 2022 on or before 31 August 2027
Part-time 1 February 2022 on or before 31 January 2027

Any subjects not completed by the deadline will not be counted, and this may affect the student’s eligibility for graduation. Students are therefore advised to plan their studies well in advance.

If you have any questions about your study plan, please contact your respective Diploma Yi Jin offering institution.

The Diploma Yi Jin (DYJ), formerly known as Yi Jin Diploma and as a replacement of the former Project Yi Jin, aims at providing an alternate pathway for Secondary Six school leavers as well as adult learners to obtain a formal qualification for the purposes of further study and employment.

Commissioned by the Education Bureau to develop and administer DYJ,  FSTE introduced DYJ in the academic year 2012/13.  Effective from the academic year 2023/24, DYJ is available solely in part-time study mode and to current DYJ students.  Students must complete all subjects within 5 years from initial admission to the programme in order to be awarded the diploma.

Objectives

The Diploma Yi Jin programme aims to
  • provide an alternative pathway for secondary six school leavers as well as adult learners to obtain a formal qualification for the purposes of employment and further study;
  • equip students with an array of generic skills and general knowledge including basic language skills, information technology skills, mathematical reasoning skills and interpersonal skills, thereby enabling them to build a firm foundation in these aspects; and
  • stimulate students’ learning drive and facilitate them in developing self-study skills for the pursuit of further study independently.

Recognition of Qualification

The Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) has confirmed that the qualification of DYJ is comparable to the attainment of Level 2 standard in five subjects including Chinese and English in the Hong Kong Diploma for Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination. For those who have successfully completed the Maths Plus elective course, the qualification acquired under DYJ is comparable to the attainment of Level 2 standard in five subjects including Chinese, English and Mathematics in the HKDSE Examination.

Award Title in English Year of Admission Year of Graduation Qualification of Diploma Yi Jin
Yi Jin Diploma 2012/13 2012/13 to 2015/16 deemed comparable to the attainment of Level 2 standard in five subjects including Chinese Language and English Language subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination
2013/14 to 2015/16 2013/14 to 2015/16 deemed comparable to the attainment of Level 2 standard in five subjects including Chinese Language and English Language subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination AND recognised under the Qualifications Framework as meeting the accreditation standards at Qualifications Framework Level 3
Diploma Yi Jin 2012/13 2016/17 deemed comparable to the attainment of Level 2 standard in five subjects including Chinese Language and English Language subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination
2013/14 and onwards 2016/17 and onwards deemed comparable to the attainment of Level 2 standard in five subjects including Chinese Language and English Language subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination AND recognised under the Qualifications Framework as meeting the accreditation standards at Qualifications Framework Level 3

Articulation Pathway

The Diploma Yi Jin is accepted by FSTE Member Institutions as meeting the admission criteria of their Associate Degree and Higher Diploma or equivalent programmes. For those who have successfully completed the Maths Plus elective course, the qualification obtained is accepted by the FSTE Member Institutions as meeting the admission criteria of programmes requiring the attainment of Level 2 standard in five subjects including Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics in the HKDSE Examination.

Employment Prospect

The Diploma Yi Jin is accepted by the Government as meeting the academic entry requirement of over 30 civil service posts which require Level 2 standard in five subjects including Chinese Language and English Language in the HKDSE Examination, including:
  • Ambulanceman
  • Amenities Assistant III
  • Assistant Census and Survey Officer
  • Assistant Officer II (Correctional)
  • Customs Officer
  • Fireman
  • Police Constable
  • Postal Officer
  • Social Security Assistant
  • Tax Inspector II
  • Welfare Worker
For those who have successfully completed the Maths Plus elective course, the Diploma Yi Jin qualification obtained is also accepted by the Government as meeting the academic entry requirement of civil service posts requiring Level 2 standard in five subjects including Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics in the HKDSE Examination, including:
  • Assistant Clerical Officer
  • Assistant Taxation Officer
  • Assistant Trade Controls Officer
  • Land Inspector II
  • Supplies Supervisor II

Programme Structure

The Programme Structure and Mode of Study is as follows:
Contact Hours: 600 hours in total
Core Courses: Chinese (120 contact hours)

English (120 contact hours)

Mathematics (60 contact hours)

Liberal studies (60 contact hours)

Communication Skills (60 contact hours)

The curricula for these core subjects were centrally developed and are common among different institutions.
Elective Courses: Students need to opt for an Elective Cluster, which comprises three designated elective courses account for 180 contact hours in total.

A wide array of elective subjects, which are mainly of practical nature, are offered to cater for different interests and aptitudes of students. The curricula for the elective subjects were developed by the respective institutions.
Mode of Study: Full-time (one year) or part-time (normally two years)

Provider Institutions

Current providers of DYJ (all are being Members Institutions of FSTE):

Enquiry: 2573 0809