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The Education Bureau (EDB) today (March 6) reminded students who have completed online enrollment in the pilot scheme, whereby 63 Mainland higher education institutions will exempt Hong Kong students from taking the Joint Entrance Examination for Universities in the Mainland, that they should attend on-site verification in person at the time and place confirmed by the online application system on or before next Thursday (March 15) in order to complete the application process for entering the admission stage.
According to the detailed arrangements for the pilot scheme announced by the Ministry of Education, 63 Mainland higher education institutions will consider the admission of Hong Kong students based on their results in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) and the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE), thus exempting them from taking the Joint Entrance Examination for Universities in the Mainland.
An EDB spokesman said that more than 6 200 candidates sitting for the HKDSE and the HKALE in 2012 have completed online enrollment in the pilot scheme.
Students who have enrolled in the pilot scheme should attend on-site verification in person on or before March 15 at the following addresses:
1. Office of the China Education Exchange (HK) Centre (2305, Hing Yip Commercial Centre, 272-284 Des Voeux Road Central, Hong Kong. Enquiry hotline: 2542 4811)
2. Centre for on-site confirmation for the Pilot Scheme (934, 9/F, Wu Chung House, 213 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong)
Candidates should bring the following documents in order to complete on-site confirmation:
(a) Hong Kong Identity Card and the Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macau Residents;
(b) a printed copy of the completed online enrollment form;
(c) his/her digital photo;
(d) originals and copies of academic qualifications and other relevant materials (certificates of award, school principal reference letter, school principal nomination form, etc.)
Candidates should also pay an enrollment fee of HK$420 in cash during on-site confirmation.
All applicants enrolling in the pilot scheme should complete the on-site confirmation process before entering the admission stage. In case applicants cannot attend on-site confirmation at the time and place previously confirmed by the online application system, they should log in to the online application website (www.ecogd.edu.cn/lzbm/ks/index.jsp) again and reserve another time and place for on-site confirmation.
According to the admission procedure for 2012, institutions may arrange interviews based on the application information submitted by candidates and announce lists of conditional offers in mid-May. The formal admission stage will start in late July. Institutions will announce admission results before August 3.
Details of the pilot scheme are available on the EDB's website (www.edb.gov.hk/expo2011).
Ends/Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Issued at HKT 15:31
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