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HKCEE grades are considered direct equivalents to GCSE exams.\u003Cbr>The HKALE grades are equivalent to GCEA-level (apart from mathematics and science subjects where tutors would recognize that a B grade in HKALE is equivalent to an A grade at A-level) . | Yes. |\n| What are the entry requirements for a student with HKCEE and HKALE qualifications entering your University? | HKALE grades AAA (unless mathematics or science subjects for which B grades would be acceptable) – grades BCC (unless mathematics or science subjects for which Cor D grades would be acceptable for B or C grades) HKCEE in a broad range of subjects – the majority should be grade A.\u003Cbr>Some of the degree courses have subject-specific requirements; details can be found in our prospectus or online ([www.durham.ac.uk](www.durham.ac.uk)) . | Foundation Programme does not require any prior achievement. |\n| Do students with HKCEE and HKALE qualifications have to sit an entrance examination to enter your University? | No. | No. |\n| Is there a language proficiency test that students with HKCEE and HKALE qualifications wishing to enter your University must take? | No, provided the HKALE qualifications have been taught in English. If not then a set achievement in a standard English Language Proficiency test will be required (e.g. IELTS 6.5 overall including no less than 6.0 in any band from undergraduate degrees) . | No, provided the HKALE qualifications have been taught in English. If not then a set achievement in a standard English Language Proficiency test will be required (e.g. IELTS 6.5 overall including no less than 6.0 in any band from undergraduate degrees) . |\n| Is there a standard on an international English scale that students with HKCEE and HKALE qualifications wishing to enter your University must reach? | Yes. If the school teaching has been in English then there is no need for any further assessment. As a guide for non-native speakers, we require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each element in the IELTS for undergraduate degrees. Further details can be found in our prospectus or online ([www.durham.ac.uk](www.durham.ac.uk)) . | Yes. If the school teaching has been in English then there is no need for any further assessment. As a guide for non-native speakers, we require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each element in the IELTS for undergraduate degrees. Further details can be found in our prospectus or online ([www.durham.ac.uk](www.durham.ac.uk)) . |\n| Are there any other tests that students with HKCEE and HKALE qualifications wishing to enter your University must take? When must they betaken? | 1. Students wishing to apply to Law, who will be required to take the LNAT test (see [www.lnat.ac.uk](www.lnat.ac.uk)) . Must be taken during the year of application and by closing date in January.\u003Cbr>2. Students wishing to apply for Medicine through the University of Newcastle, who will be required to take the UKCAT test (see [www.ukcat.ac.uk/home/](www.ukcat.ac.uk/home/)) . Must be taken before application submitted. | Not currently |\n\n\n| Is there an entry quota that applies to students with HKCEE and HKALE qualifications wishing to enter your University? | Not at present, unless they are applying to read Medicine. Medicine is the only subject that has a restriction on the number of places available to non-EU applicants. This quota is imposed by the UK government and is currently set at 7 students per year per institution. | No |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Where can information be obtained on fees and other charges for students with HKCEE and HKALE qualifications wishing to enter your University? | Up-to-date information can be found on our website:\u003Cbr>[http://www.dur.ac.uk/undergraduate/finance/](http://www.dur.ac.uk/under","cbCaio5lklYAdYdF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaio5lklYAdYdF","pdf",21795,"English","# Durham University acceptance of HKCEE and HKALE\n## Degree/ Diploma programme overview\n## Foundation programme overview\n## Entry requirements and assessments\n## English language proficiency and further tests\n## Quotas, fees, and additional selection factors","[{\"question\":\"Does Durham University accept HKCEE and HKALE for admission, and how are they assessed?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. HKCEE grades are treated as direct equivalents to GCSE exams, and HKALE is considered equivalent to GCEA-level. 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