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Language Proficiency Assessment for Teachers

In conjunction with the Education Bureau (EDB), In 2019, 1,495 and 1,749 candidates sat for the
the HKEAA administers the Language English Language and Putonghua assessments
Proficiency Assessment for Teachers (LPAT) respectively. The results were released on
for those aspiring to teach English and 23 May 2019 as scheduled. The assessment
Putonghua in schools. Candidates are reports which provide observations of the chief
required to attain level 3 or above in all examiners on candidates’ performance, including
papers of the assessment to become their strengths and areas for improvement, were
qualified teachers of the respective made available on the HKEAA website in July
language subjects. 2019 for candidates, schools and teacher training
institutions.

Candidature and Performance in 2019 LPAT

English Language

No. of Candidates No. and Percentage of Candidates
Paper
Sitting Exam Attaining Level 3 or Above

Reading 965 810 (83.9%)

Writing 1,128 497 (44.1%)

Listening 917 792 (86.4%)

Speaking 957 556 (58.1%)

Classroom Language 356 327 (91.9%)
Assessment (CLA)

Putonghua

No. of Candidates No. and Percentage of Candidates
Paper
Sitting Exam Attaining Level 3 or Above

Listening & Recognition 1,089 681 (62.5%)

Pinyin 1,080 630 (58.3%)

Speaking 549 424 (77.2%)

Classroom Language 561 498 (88.8%)
Assessment (CLA)

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