The programme allows for more time to be allocated to enrichment activities. That is, withoutWithout the O-level examinations, the students have moregreater timeflexibility and flexibility tocan immerse themselves in a more broad-based education, whichultimately will eventually leadleading to the A-level examination. Generally, only the top performers are eligible to beparticipate part ofin the IP programme, as itwhich is currently regarded as experimental. ThusAs mosta ofresult, the main bodymajority of the students pursue their secondary education at the currentregular pace by first completing a four-year O-level course before proceeding to a two-year A-level education.