To keep senior secondary school students and their parents abreast of the latest developments regarding the HKDSE, online information seminars will be held on 18 October 2025. The seminars will provide a detailed introduction to the HKDSE application arrangements, subject information and assessment mechanism, while also addressing common misconceptions about candidates' performance. Register Now!

Registration for the 2026 HKDSE Categories A, B and C subjects has been accepted from 11 September to 8 October 2025. Read the school circular, press release, registration webpage and the blog articles for school candidates and private candidates for details.

Applicants should submit their applications and relevant documentary proof via the ‘Special Entry Application System’ at the HKDSE Examination Online Services from 18 August to 8 October 2025. Visit the Special Entry Corner and the relevant blog post for details.

The examination and supplementary fees for the 2026 HKDSE have been announced today (25 July 2025), please check out the relevant press release and blog post for details.

Check out the latest version of the Introduction of HKDSE booklet and thematic video to learn more about the assessment and examination arrangements of the HKDSE, as well as its international recognition.

Developed by the HKEAA, the DFS integrates multiple-choice question banks from 10 HKDSE subjects, enabling teachers to flexibly create assessment papers or exercises tailored to students’ diverse learning needs and provide comprehensive diagnostic reports, including estimated grades, strengths and weaknesses report, key knowledge points and hints crafted by experienced subject experts for incorrectly answered questions. DFS subscription for 2025/26 is now open with an early bird discount on or before 31 October. Additional discounts will be offered to schools that previously subscribed to DFS. Click here for more details.