June 2023

2023 HKDSE was completed smoothly, and the results are scheduled for release in mid-July

2023 HKDSE Results to be Released in July

Following the completion of examinations of all subjects of the 2023 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE), the results are scheduled for release on 19 July 2023.

 

This year around 50,000 candidates sat the HKDSE. Over 550 halls and around 580 classrooms were set up for the written examinations, while 840 special centres were arranged for candidates with special educational needs (SEN).

 

The HKDSE is an important credential for candidates to further their studies or to embark on a career. Given the importance of the HKDSE to candidates, we continued to implement a series of precautionary and contingency measures at examination centres to safeguard the health and well-being of candidates and examination personnel this year. We also set up the Designated Exam Centre for candidates infected with COVID-19 in San Po Kong, serving around 500 candidates, over ten times the number from last year. Once again, the smooth conduct of the examination would not have been possible without the collaborative efforts of all participating schools, examination personnel, candidates, the Education Bureau (EDB) and relevant government departments.

 

Meanwhile, around 4,300 markers and 450 marking assistants were appointed to mark about 670,000 answer scripts this year.

 

Read the blog articles on DSE Express to learn more about how different parties have worked together to support the HKDSE candidates and the invigilation experience of the examination personnel who worked at the Designated Exam Centre to support our candidates.

2023 Stakeholders’ Forum

On 24 June 2023, around 20 representatives from school councils, professional bodies of the education sector, parent-teacher associations and special educational needs students’ concern groups joined the annual Stakeholders’ Forum. Convened by Mr Samuel Yung Wing-ki, the HKEAA Chairman; Prof Wei Xiang-dong, the Secretary General and the Directors of the HKEAA, the Forum aimed to enhance communication and engagement with stakeholders.

 

During the Forum, we shared the latest development of the HKEAA and exchanged views with participants on the assessment and administrative arrangements for the HKDSE, as well as the development of other examination and assessment services. The participants also expressed recognition for HKEAA’s efforts in offering quality examination and assessment services. As part of the celebration of the 45th anniversary of the HKEAA, a memento exhibition was arranged for the participants during the Forum, showcasing selected public examination-related items, such as publications, admission forms, results notices, certificates, and archive photos. 

 

Click here to learn more about the Forum.

Different stakeholders groups joined the 2023 Stakeholders' Forum hosted by Mr Samuel Yung Chairman of the HKEAA (front row, first from left)

In April 2023, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Prof Wei Xiang-dong, Secretary General of the HKEAA (left), and Dr Ryoo Hyea Sook, President of the National Institute for International Education (right), to deliver the TOPIK IBT in Hong Kong

HKEAA Offering TOPIK IBT Together with NIIED

The HKEAA has been appointed by the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) to offer the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) Internet-Based Test (IBT) in Hong Kong for the first time in November 2023. Registration will open in August 2023.

 

Launched in 1997, TOPIK is the Korean proficiency test run by the Korean government and officially recognised around the world by schools and universities, government institutions and companies for academic credits, college entrance, certificate prerequisites, and employment, etc.

 

Enquiries

Website: https://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/IPE/TOPIK/TOPIK.html

Hotline: 3628 8787

HKEAA Website Wins Triple Gold Award in Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme

The HKEAA has recently won the ‘Triple Gold Award’ in the 2022-2023 Web Accessibility Recognition Scheme organised by Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited, and co-organised by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer, with the Equal Opportunities Commission as the independent advisor. This is the fourth time the HKEAA has received this award, in recognition of its commitment to promoting a caring and inclusive society by making online information accessible to all.

 

On average, there have been over 1.25 million visitors to the HKEAA corporate website each month in the first half of 2023. Throughout the years, the HKEAA has been enthusiastically pursuing web accessibility design, striving to conform to the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines as much as possible. Visit our webpage to read more about our commitment to pursuing web accessibility design.