Purpose of Qualifications Assessment

General Purpose

The assessment will assess whether the totality of applicants’ educational qualifications meets the standard of one particular level of qualification in Hong Kong. For example, Bachelor Degree at Level 5 of the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework.

 

Teacher Registration/ Teacher Appointment Purpose

Other than totality as stated above, the assessment also assess whether a teacher training qualification can make reference to Hong Kong’s teacher training qualification:  

• Information Sheet for QA Applicants seeking to becoming teachers in Hong Kong | PDF
• General Information on local Teacher Training Qualifications  | PDF

 

Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS) Purpose

Qualifications assessment for the purpose of admission to Hong Kong under the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS), Report for Qualifications Assessment will be fax to Hong Kong Immigration Department direct:

• Information Sheet for QMAS Applicant seeking the QA Service | PDF

 

Veterinary Surgeons Registration purpose

Applicants who wish to assess their qualifications for the purpose of Veterinary Surgeons registration with Veterinary Surgeons Board of Hong Kong should contact HKCAAVQ by email qainfo@hkcaavq.edu.hk for assistance before using QA i-Portal to submit application.

 

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

From 1 September 2020, the Education Bureau subsidises people with economic needs to conduct qualifications assessment for general purpose. Please visit Education Bureau’s website to know more about the criteria and coverage of the SNQQA Scheme. Eligible participants must fill in SNQQA application form and submit it with their qualifications assessment application form.

With effect from 1 January 2026, the assessment fee shall be payable in full at the time of submission of the application forms. The assessment fee will be reimbursed in its entirety normally within 30 working days from the release of assessment results, provided that the applicant (a) satisfies all eligibility criteria; and (b) furnishes genuine, accurate, and complete information, including certified or true copies of all documentary evidence required for the assessment. Applicants should note that any provision of information of fraudulent or misleading nature shall result in forfeiture of all fees paid, notwithstanding their eligibility for the subsidy. On the other hand, where the assessment is unable to commence (i.e. non-issuance of an acknowledgement by HKCAAVQ) due to applicant’s failure to provide basic documents (such as graduation certificate or full final transcript), voluntary withdrawal approved by HKCAAVQ or other reasons, reimbursement shall be limited to two-thirds of the original assessment fee, payable within 30 working days of the decision, with one-third retained by HKCAAVQ as an administrative charge.