應用學習是高中課程選修科目的一部份，與高中科目相輔相成。而應用學習課程著重實用的學習元素，針對學生的興趣及取向而設計，目的是為學生提供機會，讓他們探究和了解個人終生學習及職業的取向。透過應用學習課程，發展學生的共通能力、人際關係、價值觀及態度，獲取有關的職業知識及技能，並了解不同職業環境的工作需求。通過這些課程，學生可為未來的學習及工作奠下基礎。為配合學生不同的學習需要、能力和性向，應用學習課程有六個學習範疇，包括創意學習；媒體及傳意；商業、管理及法律；服務；應用科學；工程及生產。

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Applied Learning (ApL) is an integral part of the elective subjects of the senior secondary curriculum to complete the senior secondary school subjects. ApL is designed to meet students’ interest and inclination which aims to provide students with the opportunities to explore their lifelong learning and career aspirations. Through ApL courses, students can develop their generic skills, interpersonal relationship, values and attitudes, vocational knowledge and skill, and understand workplace requirements. Students can obtain recognition for their further studies and career development. To meet with various learning needs, capability and inclination of students, ApL courses have six areas of studies including Creative Studies; Media and Communication; Business; Management and Law; Services; Applied Science; Engineering and Production.