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HKDSE exam fees for mainland candidates to triple to HK$8,000

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The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) is significantly increasing the registration fee for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) exam for candidates taking it on the mainland. Starting in 2027, the fee will jump to HK$8,000, a 220% increase from the current HK$2,500, following the conclusion of a three-year pilot scheme. This adjustment is intended to cover the operational costs of mainland examination centers, which include security, personnel, and logistics for question papers and answer scripts. Local students will see a more modest 4% increase in their subject fees. AI

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HKDSE exam fees for mainland candidates to triple to HK$8,000

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · William Yiu ·

    Candidates taking DSE exams on mainland face 220% entry fee jump to HK$8,000

    Students sitting Hong Kong’s university entrance exam in mainland China next year will pay a registration fee of HK$8,000 (US$1,020), a 220 per cent increase from the current HK$2,500 after a pilot scheme ends. The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) announced…

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