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RTHK
7 days ago
- Business
- RTHK
DSE candidates face 4pc rise in fees for 2026 exams
DSE candidates face 4pc rise in fees for 2026 exams The HKEAA says fees and charges are going up to optimise use of resources and maintain its long-term stability. File photo: RTHK The exams body on Friday announced a 4 percent increase in fees for the 2026 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) exams and the introduction of a new fees structure for private candidates. According to the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA), the fees for school candidates for key language and other subjects have been raised by HK$30 and HK$20 each respectively. For a candidate taking six subjects – two language and four other subjects – the total fees will amount to HK3,630. The HKEAA stated that the hike is similar to previous years and remains at a relatively moderate level, with the adjustment taking into account various factors. For private candidates, a flat fee of HK$595 will be charged and there will be a new two-tier fees structure depending on their residency status. Candidates who are non-Hong Kong permanent residents are required to pay HK$1,377 for each language subject and HK$1,119 for each additional subject, HK$600 more when compared with that for local residents. For non-permanent residents who are under 18 years old and sitting the exam for the first time, there will be a new special entry fee of HK$2,000 per person. That would mean examination fees of more than HK$9,800 for those taking four core subjects and two electives. The HKEAA said the fees and charges had been revised to optimise the use of resources and maintain the long-term financial stability of the body. "There has been a notable increase in the number of private candidates in recent years. Some of these candidates, holding non-HKDSE qualifications, are required to submit Special Entry applications, which necessitate substantial manpower and resources from the authority to carefully vet each case," it said. "Additional examination centres and personnel have also been arranged to accommodate the growing number of private candidates, further increasing the operational costs of the HKDSE."
HKFP
16-07-2025
- Science
- HKFP
‘Record-breaking year' for Hong Kong's university entrance exam, as student earns rare ‘ultimate top scorer' title
The city's assessment authorities have praised a 'record-breaking year' for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) examination, as students received their university entrance exam results on Wednesday. The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) said a total of 16 students earned the title of 'top scorers,' meaning they attained 5** – the highest grade – for at least six subjects in the HKDSE, including the three core subjects of English, Chinese, and mathematics. The top student was Henry Wang of Hong Kong Chinese Women's Club College in Sai Wan Ho. He received 5** in eight subjects, making him an 'ultimate top scorer.' He took physics, chemistry, biology, and extended maths as his electives, as well as economics, which he self-studied, according to local media. It marks only the second time that there has been an 'ultimate top scholar' since the DSE exams began in 2012, replacing the old assessment, the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination. The first time was in 2018. There were 10 'super scorers,' meaning they secured 5** in seven subjects, including an extended maths elective. The remaining five received 5** in six subjects. Wei Xiangdong, secretary-general of the HKEAA, said at a press conference on Tuesday that the results made this year a 'record-breaking year.' 'In terms of the number of top scorers, this year, I think, is [a] record-breaking year, the highest [in] the history of DSE examinations,' Wei said. He added, however, that the results were not directly comparable to previous DSE years due to a change in the syllabus that began in 2024. Last year, the core subject Liberal Studies was replaced by Citizenship and Social Development. While the former was a graded subject, the latter is a pass-or-fail subject. This means that students needed to secure a 5** in Liberal Studies to be top scorers, while now, they only need to pass the new subject. Aspiring doctors According to local media outlets, Wang came to Hong Kong from mainland China when he was three years old. He said he has wanted to be a doctor since he was in Form Four. He told reporters he did not attend tutorial classes while studying, relying only on his teachers' and friends' guidance. Wang also said he wished to stay in Hong Kong to study and was not considering going abroad or to the mainland. Among the 14 schools with top scorers, one school – St. Paul's Co-educational College in Mid-Levels – produced three super scorers. Two of them, Norris Kung and Calvin Wong, said they hope to go to Cambridge University in the UK. Kung aims to study economics, while Wong wants to pursue climate science, according to local media. The third student, Adrian Jung, said he wants to study medicine at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Across the harbour, Wang Yuen-ting of Sheung Shui's Hong Kong Taoist Association Tang Hin Memorial Secondary School emerged as a top scorer. A cross-border student who lives in Lo Wu in Shenzhen, Wang Yuen-ting said her parents had enrolled her in schools in Hong Kong since kindergarten because they favoured the city's education system. An aspiring doctor, she also said she wants to study medicine at CUHK. 'The meaning of life lies in impacting the lives of others. If I become a doctor, I can serve people in society and in turn give meaning to my own life,' she said, according to HK01. University entrance requirements Around 42,700 school candidates took part in the DSEs this year, with over 38 per cent meeting the common entrance requirements for local undergraduate university programmes, according to the HKEAA's data. The requirements are set as attaining at least level 3 in Chinese and English, level 2 in mathematics, and a pass in Citizenship and Social Development. This was the second year that Citizenship and Social Development was assessed. The subject gradually replaced Liberal Studies starting in 2021, after then chief executive Carrie Lam and some pro-Beijing politicians accused the subject of fuelling the pro-democracy protests and unrest in 2019. A total of 93.2 per cent of students received a pass in Citizenship and Social Development this year, down 0.9 per cent from the year before. The pass rate for the new subject was comparable to that of Liberal Studies, the HKEAA's Wei said, adding that the average pass rate for the old subject -meaning a grade of 2 or above – was around 92 per cent.
South China Morning Post
16-07-2025
- General
- South China Morning Post
A record of 16 students achieve perfect scores in Hong Kong's university entrance exams
Read more: Over 55,000 secondary school students received their results for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE), a university entrance examination, on July 16, 2025. There are a total of 16 top scorers from 14 schools, with a male student achieving the highest results among the batch after securing 5**, the highest grade, for four electives, three core subjects and the extended maths module, in addition to an attained grade in citizenship and social development.
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
YCYW and HKPRI Successfully Co-host the HKDSE Policy Research Report Launch and Forum
SHANGHAI, June 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) Education Network and the Hong Kong Policy Research Institute (HKPRI) co-hosted "Understanding the Past, Building the Future Together: The Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Policy Research Report Launch and Forum" at the Hongqiao Campus of Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (YCIS Shanghai) Puxi. The event brought together leading education experts, scholars, and practitioners to explore the latest policy developments and future prospects of the HKDSE. The HKDSE is a pivotal academic system in Hong Kong SAR. It provides local Hong Kong students with an authoritative certification for further education and career development. Because of its international curriculum and widespread recognition, HKDSE also serves as a connection to global higher education. An objective, systematic, and comprehensive academic study of HKDSE policies is particularly important because of the diverse interpretations of the HKDSE and the increasing interest in the HKDSE within the Chinese mainland and international education markets in recent years. Mr Jiang Li, Director of Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Division, United Front Work Department of CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee; and Ms Liu Liping, Deputy Minister of the United Front Work Department of Changning District, attended the event. YCIS Shanghai is YCYW's first school in the Chinese mainland, as well as the first independent international school in Shanghai to have been accredited by the Chinese Government. For decades, YCYW's commitment to providing families in the Chinese mainland with quality international education has received strong support from Government Departments. In her welcoming speech, Dr Betty Chan Po-king, YCYW Chief Executive Officer and School Supervisor, remarked: "YCYW has remained steadfast to our founding mission of 'Honouring China', and striving to be a trailblazer in international education in China. Our unique identity—globally minded yet deeply local, and infused with Chinese values—aligns with the curriculum philosophy of the HKDSE. Through our bilingual learning community and holistic education approach, we will deliver an HKDSE experience that meets Hong Kong SAR's standards." In response to the diverse market interpretations of the HKDSE, Dr Chan called for "Understanding the Past" by leveraging the research of Hong Kong SAR's think tank. This would promote constructive discussions empowering students to seize international opportunities for further education, "Building the Future Together", and would ultimately advance Chinese education globally. The Research Report on the Current Status and Development Trends of HKDSE, (thereafter referred to as "The Report") was jointly released by: Mr Jiang Li, Director; Ms Liu Liping, Deputy Minister; Dr Betty Chan Po-king; Mr Li Nai You, Director & CEO of HKPRI; Mr Li Weiping, Secretary General of the International Education Association Shanghai; Mr Yao Heng, President of the Shanghai Hong Kong Association; and Ms Chen Baojin, Vice President of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, at the launch ceremony. The Report was compiled by the HKPRI. The HKPRI was established in 1995 by Professor Paul Yip Kwok-wah, a renowned patriot and consultant to the former Chief Executive of Hong Kong SAR. The HKPRI is a leading non-profit, independent think tank in Hong Kong SAR, dedicated to promoting the successful implementation of "One Country, Two Systems", "Hong Kong people administering Hong Kong", and "patriots administering Hong Kong" through public policy research. Ms Jamie Hu, Researcher at the HKPRI, highlighted key aspects of The Report: This Report maintains an objective and neutral stance, adopting a humanistic and developmental approach. Based on empirical research data and policy, The Report provides an academic analysis of the implementation of the "Learning, Examination, Assessment, and Admission" process of the HKDSE. It further explores the challenges and opportunities for HKDSE's future development, thus offering education professionals and parents objective reference for policy analysis. Mr Yeung Teng, Founder of Zaidao Education Technology (Hong Kong) Limited & DSEonline, and President of HKUST (Hong Kong University of Science and Technology) Guangzhou Alumni Association, provided three strategic guidelines for HKDSE candidates, to align with HKEAA (Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority) assessment design and JUPAS (Joint University Programmes Admissions System) admissions logic. He advises students to begin with the end in mind; develop a structured framework for examination preparation; and prioritise a scientific approach to their studies. Mr Rick Cao, Authoritative Advisor of YCYW HKDSE Programme, and GBA University Resource Centre Consultant at Hok Yau Club, emphasised the following in his presentation: The HKDSE has established a three-track pathway for higher education—Hong Kong SAR, the Chinese mainland, and overseas. HKDSE is recognised by thousands of global higher education institutions and by 145 Chinese mainland universities participating in the "Scheme for Admission of Hong Kong Students to Mainland Higher Education Institutions". On the basis of its integration of Chinese and Western educational philosophies, YCYW can holistically strengthen its students' competitiveness for further studies. Mr Richard Zhang, Regional Executive Principal of YCYW, and Former Head of the Institute of Leadership and Education Advanced Development (ILEAD) of the Academy of Future Education of Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, delivered a keynote address titled "HKDSE Curriculum from a Cultural Embeddedness Perspective". He noted: As a paradigm of non-Western international curriculum rooted in Chinese culture, the HKDSE provides an Eastern approach to global education. This approach is characterised by cultural adaptability and academic rigour, and achieved through its integration of cultural identity and pedagogical science. As a Hong Kong SAR-based educational institution with more than 90 years of experience integrating the best of Chinese and Western educational philosophies, YCYW remains committed to meeting the diverse needs of our students for further education. The co-hosted launch of The Report exemplifies the integration of our extensive teaching practice with the think tank's specialised research, thereby providing strong support for the development of HKDSE. Furthermore, in the 2025-2026 academic year, YCYW will introduce the HKDSE Programme into existing curricula at YCIS Shanghai, YCIS Beijing, YWIES Guangzhou, and YWIES Zhejiang Tongxiang, creating expanded global pathways for our students to excel in future competitions. The event also featured parallel sessions where YCYW's HKDSE specialists provided university admissions counselling and HKDSE mock examination on English Language (Speaking). Two outstanding HKDSE graduates also drew on their personal experiences to share insights into how their preparation approaches differed from those used for the Gaokao (China's National College Entrance Examination) and HKDSE examination. Building on The Report from the HKPRI, YCYW will collaborate with peers in the education sector to combine professional analysis with empirical case studies. This joint effort will empower students and parents to clarify pathways for further education, develop optimal educational plans, and secure admission to world-leading universities. Please click here to download the Research Report on the Current Status and Development Trends of HKDSE (in Chinese only). About Yew Chung Yew Wah Education Network An education pioneer with deep roots in Hong Kong SAR, Yew Chung Yew Wah (YCYW) Education Network has a unique educational pedigree that combines the best of Chinese and Western cultures with a mission to raise competent, compassionate, globally aware leaders who strive for a better world. Visionary educator Madam Tsang Chor-hang founded the first Yew Chung school in Hong Kong, China in 1932. In the 1970s, Dr Betty Chan Po-king picked up her mantle to provide high-quality bilingual education. In the 1990s, Yew Chung was invited to Shanghai and Beijing to open schools for expatriate communities in the Chinese mainland. Madam Tsang was ably succeeded by her daughter Dr Betty Chan Po-king, who, along with her husband Professor Paul Yip Kwok-wah, later founded the YCYW Education Network to prepare Chinese and expatriate students to make lifelong contributions on the international stage. With nearly a century of dedication to education, the YCYW Education Network now offers a complete track from early childhood to tertiary education. The book, The Yew Chung Approach to Early Childhood Education: Centering Emergent Curriculum, Child-Led Inquiry, and Multilingualism, encapsulates the experience and wisdom of YCYW's early childhood education, as represented by the 12 Values. The Yew Chung Approach offers a unique and pioneering perspective in the field of education. It combines traditional Chinese Confucianism with the Western progressive education theory represented by John Dewey, and emphasises providing learners with a learning environment inclusive of both Chinese and Western cultures. The approach has established the foundation for the innovative development of early childhood education in the 21st century. YCYW has an extensive network of schools, including Yew Chung International Schools, the Yew Chung College of Early Childhood Education, Yew Wah International Education Schools, Yew Wah School, Yew Wah International Education Kindergartens, Yew Wah Infant and Toddler Education Centres, and the Yew Wah Infant and Toddler Discovery Centres. YCYW schools are located in eight cities of China—Hong Kong SAR, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Qingdao, Yantai, Zhejiang Tongxiang—as well as in Silicon Valley in the US, and Somerset in the UK. 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Zawya
10-03-2025
- General
- Zawya
Creative Schools Continuum Launches Anniversary Celebrations with Charity Walk
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 10 March 2025 - On 16 February 2025, more than 800 people gathered at the Creative Secondary School campus in Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong, China to celebrate the schools' anniversaries. Participants included school board members, students, parents, alumni, and staff. The event aimed to raise funds for the Community Chest of Hong Kong, which helps over 2.5 million people each year. The school community raised a total of HKD 213,085. The day began early with student-led game booths and photo opportunities, creating a fun and exciting atmosphere on campus. Young leaders from the three schools welcomed guests and families, setting a lively mood before the opening ceremony and charity walks. Two scenic walk routes were available: a shorter 2.5-kilometer path for families with younger children and a more challenging 5-kilometer route for those looking for a serious workout. Both routes took walkers through the beautiful sights of Tseung Kwan O, including the pedestrian paths from the school campus to the Tseung Kwan O waterfront park and the Cross Bay Bridge, offering stunning views along the way. In his opening speech, the chairman of the celebration committee Mr. Victor Fong said, 'Since Creative Primary School and Creative Primary School's Kindergarten were founded in 1985, and Creative Secondary School in 2006, we have created high-quality, coherent educational pathways for students from kindergarten to secondary school.' 'The Creative Schools Continuum is fully committed to providing an exceptionally caring and positive learning environment for students, focusing on both academic success and positive character development.' The idea of combining celebrations with a charity event comes from the core values of the three member schools. They focus not only on fostering students' academic achievements and lifelong passion for learning but also enhancing their confidence, resilience, strengths of character and personal qualities. This prepares students to take on new opportunities and contribute to a fast-changing and increasingly challenging world. Factual Highlights of the Creative Schools Continuum Three Schools * One Philosophy * One Continuum The motto of Creative Schools Continuum is "Nurture Future Minds * Build Boundless Capacity', highlighting the continuum's foresights and insights of quality education and our commitments to our students and parents. Creative Primary School and Creative Secondary School are award-winning "Inviting Schools". The award recognizes the schools' commitments to providing an exceptionally caring, trusting, respectful and positive learning environments for its students and staff. As International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools, Creative Primary and Creative Secondary School offer the IB Primary Years Programme (IB PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) respectively. Creative Secondary School also offers the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary School Examination (HKDSE) course in parallel with the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) as pathways to university entrances. Hashtag: #CSS #CPS #CPSKG #CreativeSchoolsContinuum The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Creative Schools Continuum
