Hong Kong Delays University Entrance Exams Again Next Year Due to COVID-19 Impact
[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] Hong Kong has decided to postpone the 2021 university entrance examination following this year's delay due to the impact of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on the 1st, the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) announced that the 2021 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) written exams will be postponed by about one month compared to previous years.
Accordingly, the DSE next year will be held between April 23 and May 17.
HKEAA also stated that if there are disruptions to next year's schedule, an alternative plan is in place to hold the exams on July 3 and release the results by August 31.
This year’s Hong Kong DSE was also conducted four weeks later than usual, starting on April 24, due to COVID-19.
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HKEAA further announced that some assessments will be canceled next year as well, considering the disruption to classes caused by COVID-19. Accordingly, the Chinese and English speaking assessments will be canceled next year, following this year's cancellation.
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