2026 and 2027 HKDSE Category C (Other Languages) Subjects - Language Examinations Registration and Examination Schedule

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Provides the registration and examination schedule for HKDSE Category C (Other Languages) language examinations conducted in the 2025 calendar year, covering French, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and Urdu. Explains that from the 2025 HKDSE, candidates must take the stipulated language examinations administered by official organisations in Hong Kong, and may use results taken within the two years before the HKDSE sitting if meeting the required proficiency level. Describes registration procedures, deadlines for submitting verified official documents, and consequences of late or unverifiable documentation, plus information for teachers and students and how to enquire.

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Examination schedule and registration notes

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Examination schedule in the 2025 calendar year (DELF/DALF)

6 February 2025 To: Principals of HKDSE Participating Schools Dear Principal, 2026 and 2027 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Category C (Other Languages) Subjects Examination schedule in the 2025 calendar year of language examinations of Category C Subjects I write to provide the registration and examination schedule of the language examinations which will beheld in the 2025 calendar year. These examinations include French Language, German Language, Japanese Language, Korean Language, Spanish Language and Urdu Language examinations administered by the official organisations and are accepted for the HKDSE Category C subjects. Starting from the 2025 HKDSE, candidates have to take the stipulated language examinations administered in Hong Kong by the official organisations for the HKDSE Category C subjects. Candidates should enroll themselves with the examination administrators of these language examinations according to the schedule of the respective language examinations. The HKDSE accepts language examination results taken within two years prior to the candidates’ sitting of the HKDSE. For example, for the 2026 HKDSE, language examinations taken from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2025 are accepted. Similarly, for the 2027 HKDSE, language examinations taken from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2026 are accepted. If candidates achieve the stipulated minimum proficiency level or above in these examinations, they can choose to include these results as their HKDSE Category C subject results. During registration for the HKDSE in September of the year before they sit the exam, candidates need to inform their school of their intention to enroll in the respective Category C subject. If candidates wish to include their Other Language examination results in the HKDSE, they should enter the results and upload official results and documentation for verification by official organisations by the end of February in the exam year. Therefore, when deciding when to take the examination, candidates should consider the timeline for the release of results and the issuance of certificates, result notices and/or online result slips by the official organisations. If no valid official documentation is submitted to the HKEAAby the specified deadline or it cannot be verified by the relevant official organisations, the registration entry for Category C subject(s) of the candidate(s) concerned will be deleted. Candidates are also required to provide consent to official organisations for the disclosure of their language examination results to the HKEAA for the above purpose. For more information about the HKDSE Category C subjects in the 2026 exam and beyond, please refer to this link: [https://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/HKDSE/assessment/subject_information/category_c_subjects/](https://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/HKDSE/assessment/subject_information/category_c_subjects/) . I would be grateful if you could disseminate the information above, as well as that in the Appendix, to teachers who are in charge of Other Languages subjects and to students who are interested in taking these examinations. In case of enquiries, please contact Public Examinations Information Centre on 3628 8860. Thank you for your attention. Yours sincerely, CHOY Siu-kwan Head of Assessment Development Appendix Examination schedule (in the 2025 calendar year) of language examinations of Category C subjects French Language Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (or Diploma of French Language Studies in English) (DELF) and Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française (or Advanced Diploma of French Language Studies in English)(DALF) is normally administered several times a year. Candidates are required to attain DELF Junior or All public A2 or above (B1-B2), DALF All public C1-C2 in order for their DELF / DALF results to be included in the HKDSE Category C subject. | Exam | Level | Registration | Examination dates | Release of
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FAQs

Which language examinations are covered for HKDSE Category C in the 2025 calendar year?

The schedule covers French, German, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and Urdu language examinations administered by official organisations for HKDSE Category C subjects.

What exam results can candidates use for HKDSE Category C?

HKDSE accepts language examination results taken within two years prior to the HKDSE sitting, provided candidates achieve the stipulated minimum proficiency level or above.

What happens if a candidate fails to submit valid official documentation by the deadline?

If no valid official documentation is submitted by the specified deadline or it cannot be verified by the relevant official organisations, the registration entry for the concerned Category C subject(s) will be deleted.

Oct 5, 2026

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