Phase 1 of P.A.T.H.S. to Adulthood

The Experimental Implementation Phase started in the 2005/06 school year, and the Full Implementation Phase started in the 2006/07 school year on a voluntary basis in Hong Kong secondary schools. Please refer to the chart below for details:

Implementation Schedule

Academic Year	Experimental Implementation Phase	Full Implementation Phase
Sept 2008 – Aug 2009		Secondary 1, 2, & 3
Sept 2007 – Aug 2008	Secondary 3	Secondary 1 & 2
Sept 2006 – Aug 2007	Secondary 2	Secondary 1
Jan 2006 – Aug 2006	Secondary 1

There are two tiers of programs in this project, and they have gone through testing and revision during the Experimental Implementation Phase. Details are as follows:

Tier 1 Program

The Tier 1 Program is a universal positive youth development program designed by the research team for students from Secondary 1 to Secondary 3. There are 20 hours of training in the school year at each level, including 10 hours for core units and another 10 hours for elective units.

Tier 2 Program

The Tier 2 Program is for students with greater psychosocial needs identified in the Tier 1 Program or via other sources. The programs were developed by non-governmental organisations according to the needs of students in individual schools.