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2024.03.01

Revised Fee Schedule for Qualifications Assessment

The Permanent Secretary for Education has, under delegated authority, approved the revised fee schedule for qualifications assessment services provided by HKCAAVQ for the coming financial year 2024/25 in accordance with the HKCAAVQ Ordinance (Cap. 1150). From 1 April 2024 (10 am), the fee for qualifications assessment for different purposes will be adjusted as follows:

1. For Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) purpose: HK$3,640 (US$475)
2. For teacher registration purpose: HK$3,380
3. For general purpose: HK$3,065

2023.09.01

In conducting qualifications assessment, the latest programme frameworks for local teacher professional training qualifications in early childhood education (2018) will be adopted with immediate effect; in particular, under the new frameworks, the requirements for curriculum coverage and practicum duration have been updated.

2023.09.01

With reference to the latest advice from Pearson Education Ltd (Pearson) in Hong Kong, the assessment involving Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) qualifications might experience delays.

2023.03.01

Revised Fee Schedule for Qualifications Assessment

The Permanent Secretary for Education has, under delegated authority, approved the revised fee schedule for qualifications assessment services provided by HKCAAVQ for the coming financial year 2023/24 in accordance with the HKCAAVQ Ordinance (Cap. 1150). From 1 April 2023 (10 am), the fee for qualifications assessment for different purposes will be adjusted as follows:

1. For Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) purpose: HK$3,505 (US$455)
2. For teacher registration purpose: HK$3,255
3. For general purpose: HK$2,950

2023.03.01

Issuance of Outcomes of Qualifications Assessment

In view of the latest development, both appointment and report collection services will be suspended until further notice. Thank you for your patience and kind understanding.

2023.01.04

Issuance of Outcomes of Qualifications Assessment

In view of the current pandemic development, HKCAAVQ’s qualification assessment services may be disrupted and the issuance of assessment reports may be delayed. Both appointment and report collection services will be suspended till 28 February 2023. Thank you for your patience and kind understanding.

2022.10.27

Issuance of Outcomes of Qualifications Assessment

In view of the current pandemic development, HKCAAVQ’s qualification assessment services may be disrupted and the issuance of assessment reports may be delayed. Both appointment and report collection services will be suspended till 31 December 2022. Thank you for your patience and kind understanding.

2022.09.13

Issuance of Outcomes of Qualifications Assessment

In view of the current pandemic development, HKCAAVQ’s qualification assessment services may be disrupted and the issuance of assessment reports may be delayed. Both appointment and report collection services will be suspended till 31 October 2022. Thank you for your patience and kind understanding.

2022.05.16

Issuance of Outcomes of Qualifications Assessment

In considering the current improving novel coronavirus situation in Hong Kong, starting from 16 May 2022, HKCAAVQ will issue physical Reports/Letters as normal.        

2022.03.07

Issuance of Outcomes of Qualifications Assessment

To release assessment outcomes to applicants in a timely manner during the current novel coronavirus outbreak, starting from 7 March 2022, HKCAAVQ will issue e-Reports/e-Letters containing the finalized assessment outcomes; kindly note that physical Reports/Letters will be issued at a later date.

2021.03.12

Fee Schedule for Qualifications Assessment

In accordance with Section 13(2) of the HKCAAVQ Ordinance (Cap. 1150), the Permanent Secretary for Education has, under delegated authority, approved to maintain the existing fee for qualifications assessment services provided by HKCAAVQ for the coming financial year 2021/22.

For financial years 2020/21 and 2021/22, the fee schedule for qualifications assessment for different purposes is as follows:

For Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) purpose: HK$3,365 (US$435)
For teacher registration purpose: HK$3,130
For general purpose: HK$2,835​

Revision of the Assessment guidelines on Costa Rica Qualifications

After consideration of the latest updates on Costa Rica institutions and qualifications by UK NARIC in October 2020, the Qualifications Assessment service has revised its assessment guidelines to also align with other international credential evaluation agencies for the assessment of Costa Rica’s qualifications with immediate effect.

2020.09.14

Proof of supervised teaching practice conducted during COVID-19 pandemic period   

For applicants applying for Teacher Registration/ Teacher Appointment Purpose and intending to submit teacher training qualification(s) with supervised teaching practice(s) conducted during COVID-19 pandemic period, please read the ‘Additional Information required for teaching practice(s) conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic period’ in ‘Samples of Teaching Practice’ under ‘Help/Forms’, in addition to Point 10 of Guidance Notes for Application.

2020.09.01

Subsidy for Persons Holding Non-local Qualifications to Conduct Qualifications Assessment (SNQQA)

As from 1 September 2020, the Education Bureau will subsidize people with economic needs to conduct qualifications assessment, please visit Education Bureau’s website to know more about the criteria and coverage of the SNQQA Scheme.

2020.04.08

Revised Administration Fee Chargeable for Qualifications Assessment

As from 1 April 2020, the revised “Qualifications Assessment – Guidance Notes for Application” (click here) is available on the QA i-Portal. In relation to the termination of a QA application and the fee chargeable, please refer to Clause 21; i.e. “If HKCAAVQ terminates the application due to insufficient information, voluntary withdrawal approved by HKCAAVQ or other reasons, a refund of the assessment fee paid will be made to the applicant after deducting an administrative charge of one-third of the original assessment fee…”.

2020.02.07

Revised Fee Schedule for Qualifications Assessment

In accordance with the HKCAAVQ Ordinance (Cap. 1150), the Permanent Secretary for Education has, under delegated authority, approved a fee adjustment for qualifications assessment services provided by the HKCAAVQ.

From 1 April 2020 (10am), the fee for qualifications assessment for different purposes will be adjusted as follows:

For Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) purpose: HK$3,365 (US$435)

For teacher registration purpose: HK$3,130

For general purpose: HK$2,835

The revised Guidance Notes and information sheets incorporating the fee adjustment will be made available on the QA i-Portal on 1 April 2020.

2019.03.01

Revised Fee Schedule for Qualifications Assessment

In accordance with the HKCAAVQ Ordinance (Cap. 1150), the Permanent Secretary for Education has, under delegated authority, approved a fee adjustment for qualifications assessment services provided by the HKCAAVQ.

From 1 April 2019 (10am), the fee for qualifications assessment for different purposes will be adjusted as follows:

For Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) purpose: HK$3,225 (US$415)

Revision of the Assessment guidelines on Costa Rica Qualifications

After consideration of the latest updates on Costa Rica institutions and qualifications by UK NARIC published in November and December 2018, the Qualifications Assessment service has revised its assessment guidelines to align with those of UK NARIC for the assessment of Costa Rica’s qualifications with immediate effect.

2018.07.16

Information related to applications for Teacher Registration/Appointment Purpose updated

To facilitate better understanding of supervised teaching practice, information related to supervised teaching practice has been updated in Guidance Notes for Applications Point 10, Information Sheet for QA Applicants seeking to becoming teachers in Hong Kong and General Information on local Teacher Training Qualifications documents. Samples of Teaching Practice Proof has been added under ‘Help/Form’ for applicant’s reference. 

2018.06.13

Termination of Paper Qualifications Assessment Application Submission

Application Forms for Qualifications Assessment in paper format received after 1 July 2018 will not be processed and returned to the original senders.

Individual and Organisational applicants should submit their applications via QA i-Portal to avoid delays.

Revised Fee Schedule for Qualifications Assessment

From 3 April 2018 (10am), the fee for qualifications assessment for different purposes will be adjusted as follows:

The revised Guidance Notes and information sheets incorporating the fee adjustment will be made available on the QA i-Portal on 3 April 2018.