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Hi,

I plan to send my son to UK after finish primary school and then back to HK study University. Is it possible?

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回覆 1# Donna 的文章

Slightly difficult if he just finishes his primary school there. Definitely possible if he finishes his A level there. If he does very well in GCSE, he can also apply to the local universities under the Early Admission Scheme.

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Uncleedward,

May i ask is "6A" of GCSE equivalent to "6A" of HKCEE under the present Universities Early Admission Scheme assessment. Even so, because of transition to 334, I think next year will be the last year for the Early Admission Scheme. Then, it might be more difficult for students of British system in transferring to 334 system of HK.

原帖由 uncleedward 於 09-8-19 09:33 發表
Slightly difficult if he just finishes his primary school there. Definitely possible if he finishes his A level there. If he does very well in GCSE, he can also apply to the local universities under t ...

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Dear Mmju

I copied the following from HKU's website for your reference:

GCSE / IGCSE
For students sat for GCSE / IGCSE in 2008:

Grade A* in 8 or more subjects in GCSE / IGCSE;
or
Grade A* in 7 subjects and Grade A in 2 or more subjects, with exceptional non-academic performance#;
or
Grade A* in 6 subjects and Grade A in 4 or more subjects, with exceptional non-academic performance#;
or
Grade A* in 5 subjects and Grade A in 5 or more subjects, with truly outstanding leadership and/or performance in extra-curricular activities#.

# Examples of exceptional non-academic performance and leadership:

Student leadership (e.g. Head Prefect)
National level prizes or awards in academically-related or non-academic areas, including music, debating, visual arts and drama
National level sports competition winner

There are students coming back to the local universities through this route every year (my daughter included but back from the states). Some people may even say the number is increasing. I would say 8 A* or above is expected. I personally know a girl with 9 A*.

No one knows exactly what will happen after 3-3-4 but the universities in Hong Kong are going more and more internationalised and I see no reason they want to reduce the number of students coming from other countries, the UK included. The scheme is actually separate from EAS which is for local students. The students from UK are admitted on non-local qualifications just like students from US and other countries. Actually, more and more people are aware of such routes but I cannot really offer an opinion whether it is easier or not. Some say it is easier. But for the students I personally know, they would have been been able to make it to universities anyway if they had studied in Hong Kong.

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發表於 09-8-20 11:33 |只看該作者

6A in GCSE is not equivalent to HK's system. If your son wants to study Uni in HK, he should finish his A Level Exam in UK and get good grades, better straight As. One thing you should consider, if your son starts his studies in UK after primary, he may not like to come back to as he may not adapt to the study mode of HK.

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發表於 09-8-20 12:16 |只看該作者

Uncle Edward,

May i know the actual requirement (not the minimium requirement posted in HKU website) for admission through Early Admission Scheme if the student come back from States or Canada.

Many Thx.


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Dear Mmju

You're probably aware of the following HKU website listing out the requirements for overseas students:

http://www.hku.hk/admission/nonjupas-entrance.htm

The actual requirements are understandably higher than those stated. If the student is good enough to be offered a place by a top university in the states of Canada, he is probably good enough to be admitted by a local university. I personally know two students from the states this year. They both got 3 5's in AP. One is going to HKU and the other CUHK.

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發表於 09-8-20 17:23 |只看該作者

I have never heard that early admission is applicable for non-jupas application. Usually it is very competitive for local F.6 students with CE results 6A or above. So there is little chance for non-jupas application. You better check with those uni.


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發表於 09-8-21 08:45 |只看該作者

回覆 1# E_gold8806 的文章

Please see the following link:

http://www.hku.hk/admission/non-local.htm

Besides, non-local students can also apply through the non-jupas route:

http://www.hku.hk/admission/nonjupas-entrance.htm

Actually, these routes have become more and more popular among those who have knowledge of them.

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Uncle Edward,

Thanks for your info. If the route for non-local students become popular, it seems to be more competitive as the quote is limited to 20% of the Universities placement. Together with the mainland students, I don't think it is a easier route for common HK students in near future. For those elite students, except those localized professional faculty like law and medicine, I think they would perfer overseas Universites like Oxbridge and Ivy league.

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Probably except for those responsible for admission at universities, nobody can really have a clear picture. Some say it is easier. Some say it is more difficult. I have seen both cases myself. I would say, for the 冷門 majors, it is probably easier. (Since they are taking up the non-jupas quotas, I see no reasons why they are competing unfavourably with the Associated Degree students.) I agree most good students already studying overseas, possibly except for Law and Medicine as you pointed out, will opt for top overseas universities. However, I have also seen some exceptions.

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發表於 09-8-24 21:58 |只看該作者

yes, it is possible,

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Uncle Edward,

May I ask some question, my daugter is S4 student in this year. Who is the first 3-3-4 education system student. I plan to send her to US for J1 programe ( exchange student ) for next year. Study Hight School then by the follow will change to Community College and then back to HK study University Year 2 . Is it possible?

THX


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回覆 1# nickiemama 的文章

It is definitely possible though uncommon. It may be difficult to get into some majors. It is better to use SAT and AP results to apply to universities in Hong Kong for first year admission instead if she is interested in hot majors. Transfers from community colleges to good universities is more or less a game peculiar to California.

But, if your daughter goes to the states as an exchange student next year, she will be in year 11. Then, how is she going to stay behind for year 12? If she is not a greencard holder, she has to transfer to a private school. It's then a totally different game financially.

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