The Standards-referenced Reporting (SRR) for HKCEE Chinese Language and English Language examinations had been implemented with effect from 2007. There were five levels of performance (1-5), with 5 being the highest and 1 being the lowest. Performance below Level 1 was designated as "Unclassified" (U). Level 5 candidates with the best performance were awarded Level 5*.
Except for the subjects of Chinese Language and English Language, the results of all other subjects of the HKCEE were indicated by six grades (A, B, C, D, E and F), of which grade A was the highest and grade F was the lowest. Results below grade F were designated as unclassified (UNCL).
Starting from 2007 HKCEE, standards-referenced reporting is adopted in Chinese Language and English Language. Candidates' levels of performance are reported using levels with reference to a set of standards for the subject. The results in the two language subjects are recognized as equivalent to the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) results as follows:
| Levels attained in HKCEE | 5* | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Grades attained in IGCSE | A* | A | B | C |
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