December 2025

HKEAA Extends Full Support to Schools and Students Affected by the Tai Po Fire

Deeply saddened by the recent No. 5 alarm fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) has been working closely with the Education Bureau to provide necessary assistance to affected schools and students preparing for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) next year.

Our other measures include facilitating the reissuance of public examination documents by the Authority, as well as offering flexible arrangements for international and professional examinations, with all related fees waived. The HKEAA remains committed to supporting the community during this difficult time. Read the press release for the detailed arrangements.

Join the HKDSE Info Day and Online Information Seminars on Core Subjects

The HKDSE qualification is an important credential for students pursuing further studies and career development. To enhance understanding of the examination among candidates and the public, the HKEAA will host the HKDSE Info Day on 17 January 2026 (Saturday), at its Hung Hom Office and Examination Centre. Information seminars and an exhibition by overseas education bodies and relevant Consulates-General will be held on-site. Participants can also experience the Oral Recording System for the English Language speaking examination.

Additionally, the popular online information seminars on HKDSE core subjects will be held on 24 January 2026 (Saturday). Our subject experts will present the assessment requirements of the core subjects and other useful information about the examinations.

Click here for details and event registration.

Mr Derek Lai King-yin (left) and Ms Shirley Ma Sau-ching (right) of the HKEAA – Proud winners of The Ombudsman’s Awards 2025 for Officers of Public Organisations.

HKEAA Staff Recognised by The Ombudsman for Service Excellence

HKEAA staff members have once again been honoured with The Ombudsman’s Awards for Officers of Public Organisations, an acknowledgement of their professionalism and commitment to delivering high-quality assessment services.

This year, we proudly congratulate Mr Derek Lai King-yin from the International and Professional Examinations Division and Ms Shirley Ma Sau-ching from the School Examinations and Assessment Division for their outstanding dedication and pursuit of excellence.

Since 2012, a total of 25 HKEAA staff members have received this prestigious award for 14 years in a row, in recognition of our unwavering effort and commitment to serving candidates.

HKEAA Received A-ATP 2025 Award for Digital Transformation of Examinations and Assessment

The HKEAA is proud to announce its winning of the Outstanding Transformational Project Award from the Asia Association of Test Publishers (A-ATP). The prestigious honour affirms our pioneering role in reshaping the assessment landscape in Asia through the Digital Assessment Initiative (DAI) and the Comprehensive Cloud Migration (CCM) project.

Launched in March 2024, the DAI marks a significant milestone in our strategic commitment to digital transformation. At its core is the development of an enterprise-wide Digital Assessment System (DAS), which supports a comprehensive, end-to-end digital assessment process across various examinations and assessments. The DAS replaces decades of paper-based assessments with streamlined workflows, improving operational efficiency and candidates’ assessment experience. As part of this initiative, international and professional examinations, including the Putonghua Shuiping Ceshi, the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) examinations, and various government examinations, have adopted the computer-based testing mode.

The Authority will continue to invest strategically in digital transformation and talent development to uphold the highest standards of examination and assessment services, and to ensure that we will remain competitive and responsive to the evolving needs of learners and stakeholders. Read the press release and webpage concerned for details.

Prof Wei Xiang-dong, Secretary General (second from left) and Dr Madeline Xi, Director of Examinations, Assessment and Research (second from right) of the HKEAA received the prestigious award at the A-ATP 2025 Awards presentation ceremony.

Season’s Greetings from the HKEAA

As Christmas and the New Year are approaching, the HKEAA extends warm wishes to you and your loved ones for a peaceful holiday season.

Looking back on 2025, the HKEAA successfully conducted the HKDSE with the introduction of new Category C Other Languages subjects. International recognition of the HKDSE has reached new heights, with over 1,100 non-local institutions admitting students based on HKDSE results and posting their admission requirements on our website.

Throughout the year, we also delivered a wide range of assessments, including the Territory-wide System Assessment, numerous international and professional examinations, and computer-based testing for learners across the region. We have also strengthened efforts to promote Assessment for Learning in the education community and launched new projects, including the 2026 Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) in Hong Kong.

Despite an ever-changing environment, the Authority remains committed to providing high-quality examination and assessment services, enabling students and the public to attain reliable qualifications in pursuit of their aspirations. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to working together again in 2026!