Key facts
- The entry fee for Hong Kong's Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exams for candidates taking the tests on the mainland will increase by 220%.
- The new fee will be HK$8,000.
- This adjustment is intended to equalize the fees for students studying at international schools in mainland China with those studying in Hong Kong.
- The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) is implementing this change.
Candidates preparing for Hong Kong's Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) examinations who opt to take the tests on the mainland will face a substantial increase in their entry fees. The cost is set to jump by 220%, rising to HK$8,000. This adjustment specifically impacts students attending international schools in mainland China.
The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) is implementing this fee hike with the stated aim of aligning the charges for mainland-based candidates with those who study and take the exams within Hong Kong. Previously, the fee for mainland candidates was significantly lower, creating a disparity.