The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) have released the results of this years’ Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE).
This year 74, 131 candidates sat the exam, 7% less than last year, reflecting the decrease in secondary school population as a result of low birth rates in Hong Kong. Of this number 61,136 are day school candidates and 11,932 are private candidates, some of which may be repeating the exam.
A total of 69.5% of day school candidates attained level 2 or above, the minimum standard for entering sub-degree programmes in Hong Kong or applying to enter the civil service. The percentage meeting the general entrance requirements for local universities is 40.3%, or 24,547 candidates. However as per previous years the number of publicly funded university places is 15,000, meaning that a large number will need to apply to the self-funded sector or study abroad.
Level 4 for English language is considered by HKEAA as equivalent to IELTS 6.3 – 6.5. A total of 25% of candidates achieved this grade.
Release of the HKDSE results sparks a flurry of student recruitment activity in Hong Kong, as students armed with results seek to confirm plans for higher education study.
For queries related to student recruitment in Hong Kong, please contact Anna Lee, anna.lee@britishcouncil.org.hk or Janice Ng, Janice.ng@britishcouncil.org.hk