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(B) Cambridge International |
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| (A) Pearson Edexcel, IGCSE
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations, offered by Pearson Edexcel, are held in May / June and November. Pearson Edexcel is an examining and awarding body based in the UK and operates throughout the world.
Other similar examinations offered in HK through the HKEAA:
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(B) Cambridge International, IGCSE
The International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examinations, offered by Cambridge International are held in May / June and October / November. Cambridge International is an examining and awarding body based in the UK and operates throughout the world.
Other similar examinations offered in HK through the HKEAA:
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(A) Pearson Edexcel, IGCSE
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May - Jun |
Late Nov - Early Dec |
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Nov |
Early - Mid Aug
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Important Dates for the May / June 2024 Examinations
- Period of examinations: May / June 2024
- Online Registration (online.hkeaa.edu.hk)
(Normal Registration)
27 Nov 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
(Late Entry)
9 - 30 Dec 2023 and 1 - 12 Jan 2024
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(B) Cambridge International, IGCSE
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May - Jun |
Late Nov - Early Dec |
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Oct - Nov
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Late Jun - Early Jul
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Important Dates for the May / June 2024 Examinations
- Period of examinations: May / June 2024
- Online Registration (online.hkeaa.edu.hk):
(Normal Registration)
27 Nov 2023 - 8 Dec 2023
(Late Entry)
9 - 30 Dec 2023 and 1 - 12 Jan 2024
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| (A) Pearson Edexcel, IGCSE
Private and School Candidates
Private Candidates are required to submit their registrations via the HKEAA Online Registration System (online.hkeaa.edu.hk) during the
registration period. They should upload the image of their valid Hong Kong Identity Cards or other identification documents* for verification
purpose at the time of registration. For candidates who would like to register as a “School Candidates”, they should first obtain a school code
(i.e. GSXXX) through their schools and the school code is required to be entered during the online registration.
*with effect from 31 January 2021, British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) passport cannot be used as any form of proof of identity in Hong
Kong. Applicants may use alternative form of valid and acceptable identification document as proof of identity for the registration of Pearson
Edexcel IGCSE Examinations.
Candidates must complete the online registration and settle the examination fees by 8 December 2023. All registration submitted after
8 December 2023 will be served as “Late Entry” and a supplementary fee will be levied for each application. Candidates are advised to
submit their entries as early as possible in order to avoid the rush in the last few days. For those candidates who have difficulties with online
registration, please contact the HKEAA by email (ie@hkeaa.edu.hk) or by phone (3628 8787) for further assistance.
Please note that all examination documents (e.g. candidate information checklist, admission form, result statement) will be posted
within Hong Kong only. No postal service will be arranged for address located outside Hong Kong.
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(B) Cambridge International, IGCSE
Private and School Candidates
Private Candidates are required to submit their registrations via the HKEAA Online Registration System (online.hkeaa.edu.hk) during the registration period. They should upload the image of their valid Hong Kong Identity Cards or other identification documents* for verification purpose at the time of registration. For candidates who would like to register as a “School Candidates”, they should first obtain a school code (i.e. GSXXX) through their schools and the school code is required to be entered during the online registration.
*with effect from 31 January 2021, British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) passport cannot be used as any form of proof of identity in Hong Kong. Applicants may use alternative form of valid and acceptable identification document as proof of identity for the registration of Cambridge International IGCSE Examinations.
Candidates must complete the online registration and settle the examination fees by 8 December 2023. All registration submitted after 8 December 2023 will be served as “Late Entry” and a supplementary fee will be levied for each application. Candidates are advised to submit their entries as early as possible in order to avoid the rush in the last few days. For those candidates who have difficulties with online registration, please contact the HKEAA by email (ie@hkeaa.edu.hk) or by phone (3628 8787) for further assistance.
Please note that all examination documents (e.g. candidate information checklist, admission form, result statement) will be posted within Hong Kong only. No postal service will be arranged for address located outside Hong Kong.
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| Pearson Edexcel, IGCSE / Cambridge International, IGCSE
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- Grade E or above in all HKALE# A-level and AS-level subjects is generally recognized as equivalent to an A-level pass and an AS-level pass respectively in a British International GCE.
- Grade C or above in most HKCEE# subjects is generally recognized as the equivalence of an O-level pass in a British International GCE.
- The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) in the UK has included the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) in the UCAS Tariff system and the qualification is recognized as comparable to the British GCE A-level. For details, please click here.
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The above information is for reference only. In general, it is for individual users of qualifications to define their own threshold levels of performance for admission/recruitment purposes.
# The Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) and The Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) was offered the last time in 2011 and 2013 respectively.
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Pearson Edexcel, IGCSE / Cambridge International, IGCSE
- How to Become a Participating School / Centre
Schools wishing to present candidates for the IGCSE examinations must be a registered school with the Education Bureau. School may write to the HKEAA to apply for becoming a IGCSE participating school. A copy of the registration certificate and fees certificate issued by the Education Bureau should be attached to the application.
Registration details will be sent to all IGCSE participating schools before the scheduled registration period.
- Information for GCE / IAL / GCSE / IGCSE Participating School / Centre
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| Pearson Edexcel, IGCSE/ Cambridge International, IGCSE
Personal data of candidates are used by the HKEAA and the Examination Board for delivery of examination and assessment services. Whether you provide the requested personal data is voluntary. However, if you fail to provide all the data, or if any of the data are inaccurate or incomplete, the HKEAA may not be able to accept your entry or provide all or part of the examination and assessment services. The personal data submitted may also be used for:
- assisting tertiary institutions and other government / public organizations in their admissions processes;
- assisting tertiary institutions and other government / public organizations in respect of their requests for information in granting scholarships;
- assisting tertiary institutions and other government / public organizations to confirm the candidates' eligibility for financial assistance or other forms of subsidization, in which case, the necessary personal data of the candidates may have to be disclosed to the concerned organizations for verification;
- certifying candidates' examination results in response to legitimate requests;
- processing any refund or payment in relation to the examination;
- conducting and assisting tertiary institutions and other government / public organizations to conduct educational research and analysis;
- conducting educational research and analysis in an anonymous format in which the identities of candidates are not traceable; and
- marketing the services and products of the Examination Board (including examination services, courses, events, publications, and other examination materials or resources) subject to the consent of the candidates.*
The HKEAA may also transfer the personal data of candidates to third parties for use for the above purposes or other directly related purposes, including government / public organizations, schools and educational institutions, banks (for processing refund or payment), and service providers providing various administrative or technical services to facilitate the delivery of the examination and assessment services including but not limited to data punching, registration process, dispatch of examination documents, and the capture, disposal or other processing of data.
In compliance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, access to all personal data will be made available, on payment of a fee, to anyone who can establish his / her right to be informed of such data as are retained by the HKEAA. Please also note that candidates' personal data / correspondence / other information received by the HKEAA may be referred to the Examination Board concerned for delivery of examination and assessment services and for any of the abovementioned purposes or other directly related purposes. In general, upon completion of an examination or examination series and all the connecting examination services, the HKEAA will transfer all such data to the Examination Board who will then assume full control of such data. By then, candidates should approach the Examination Board direct for their personal data / information handling policies if necessary.
*If you have given consent but wish to withdraw your consent for your personal data to be used for this purposes, please send a letter of request to the HKEAA.
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