Registration for HKDSE Category C Other Language Subjects

Registration for the 2020 HKDSE Category C subjects (Other Languages - November 2019 Series) is now open. All six Category C subjects, namely French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish and Urdu, will be offered.

The registration will close on 8 July 2019 and the results of the Category C subjects (Other Languages - November 2019 Series) will be available in early 2020. Click here for more details.

Eligible school candidates sitting the 2020 HKDSE will benefit from a one-off examination fee waiver as a result of a special government funding approved by the Legislative Council.

Research Study on Predicted Levels of HKDSE Core Subjects

Reliable predicted subject results are useful for helping students to make decisions on possible future pathways for work and study ahead of the release of HKDSE results. Additionally, an accurate predicted level in English Language can enable students to make an appropriate choice in the graded Reading paper and Listening & Integrated Skills paper of HKDSE English Language before taking the examinations.

Aiming to estimate the reliability of schools’ predictions of their students’ results in the core subjects, namely Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics (Compulsory Part) and Liberal Studies, the HKEAA has been conducting a research study on predicted levels of these four subjects since 2013, with 24 schools joining the pilot study. Over the years, the number of participating schools has increased, reaching 166 in 2018 and the data of over 19,500 candidates were used.

HKDSE results are reported in levels 1 to 5 while the level 5 candidates with the best performance are awarded a 5**, and the next top group of candidates are awarded a 5*. Broadly speaking, the predicted levels were quite similar to the actual levels in the HKDSE for all four core subjects, with nearly 95% of the predictions being just one level above or below the actual levels. In late 2018, a paper on the research study on predicted levels of HKDSE core subjects was presented at the 44th International Association for Educational Assessment (IAEA) Conference. Click here for the research paper.

Together with the 2019 study, we are going to conduct a survey to collect background information on participating schools and their internal grading methodology. The results will enable us to provide useful feedback to schools on how teachers can improve the accuracy of their level prediction.

Enquiries
Email: info@hkeaa.edu.hk

2019 HKEAA Parents’ Seminar

Our Parents’ Seminar for parents whose children are attending senior secondary school will be held on 24 August 2019. Panel speakers from the HKEAA will introduce and answer parents’ questions on our examination services, including the HKDSE and a range of international examinations leading to well recognised qualifications. Programme details are available online and registration is now open.

Enquiries
Tel: 3628 8807
Email: pa@hkeaa.edu.hk

HKEAA Annual Report 2018

The HKEAA has published its 2018 Annual Report, themed ‘Forge Ahead with Momentum’. The Report reviews the delivery of the 2018 HKDSE and various examinations and assessments held to meet diverse educational and professional development needs of the community.

The Report also features the HKEAA’s initiatives in enhancing the management practice and technology infrastructure for effective administration of public examinations, as well as in promoting ‘Assessment for Learning’ and strengthening our research capacity in educational assessment practices and policies. Read the full 2018 Annual Report online.