Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority - Recognition of HKDSE

165 Mainland Higher Education Institutions to Admit HKDSE Students

In the 2026/27 academic year, the total number of Mainland higher education institutions that accept HKDSE candidates increases to 165. Visit the webpage for details. Mainland Higher Education Expo 2026/27 will be held on November 29–30 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Free admission. All are welcome to join.

Promoting International Recognition of HKDSE

The HKEAA welcomes the initiatives in 'The Chief Executive's 2025 Policy Address' to promote the international recognition of HKDSE, and commits to implementing the relevant initiatives. The HKEAA delegation joined the 2025 European Association for International Education (EAIE) Conference and Exhibition in Sweden this September, introducing the HKDSE to overseas tertiary institutions and academic organisations. Please refer to the press release and webpage for details.

New Exam Arrangements for HKDSE Category C Other Languages Subjects

From the 2025 HKDSE, new examination arrangements are implemented for Category C Other Languages (OL) Subjects to promote diversified development for students and facilitate flexible career planning. The entry requirements of relevant civil service grades are revised accordingly. For more details, please visit our Blog post and webpage.

Verification of HKDSE Results

The HKEAA has provided verification services for candidates, educational institutions, organisations and employers, etc., to obtain or verify the candidates’ HKDSE results directly from the HKEAA. Visit the webpages on Extraction of HKDSE Results for Institutions and Certification of Examination Results for Candidates for details.