40th Anniversary Thematic Exhibition

1977 2002 2017

Establishment of the Hong Kong Examinations

Authority

Renamed as the Hong Kong

Examinations and Assessment Authority

40th Anniversary of the HKEAA

Milestones of the HKEAA

Next: HKEA Ordinance Previous: Homepage

• Hong Kong Examinations Authority Ordinance was enacted on 5 May 1977 and we started operation on

1 August 1977. • In 2002, the Ordinance was revised as Hong Kong

Examinations and Assessment Authority Ordinance.

Next: Rename of the HKEA Previous: Milestones of the HKEAA

Hong Kong Examinations Authority (HKEA) was renamed as Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) since 19 July 2012. In the same year, we celebrated the HKEAA 25th Anniversary.

Previous: HKEA Ordinance Next: HKEA Stamp

Previous: Rename of the HKEA Next: Designs of the HKEA Stamp

‘Ancient’ Hong Kong Examinations Authority Stamp, mainly used on important documents such as Statement of Results for candidates.

Numerous logo designs were shortlisted in 1977.

Previous: HKEA Stamp Next: Designs of the HKEAA logo

The first logo of the HKEA was designed by a student from the First Institute of Art and Design in 1994. The finalised logo design comprises of the letter ‘E’ and ‘A’, adapted from the original design.

Previous: Designs of the HKEA Stamp Next: Development of the HKEAA logo

Different layout of the HKEA / HKEAA logo since 1990s.

1990s

2002 2007 - Present

Previous: Designs of the HKEAA logo Next: The Work of HKEA

The Work of the Hong Kong Examinations Authority

The very first annual report of the HKEAA was published in 2000 while The Work of the HKEA and Public Examinations in Hong Kong had been published from 1970s to 1990s, introducing our examinations and assessment services.

Previous: Development of the HKEAA logo Next: Public Exams in Hong Kong

Public Examinations in Hong Kong

Previous: The Work of the HKEA Next: Highlights of the booklets

Highlight: The Work of the Hong Kong Examinations Authority

Highlight: Public Examinations in Hong Kong

Previous: Public Exams in Hong Kong Next: International & Professional Exams

International & Professional Examinations Handbook is published every year introducing around 200 examinations administered by the HKEAA.

Previous: Highlights of the booklets Next: Milestones of Public Exams

1978 1980 2012

The first Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE)

The first Hong Kong Advanced Level

Examination (HKALE)

Inception of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE)

Milestones of the HKEAA

Next: Public exams certificates Previous: International & Professional Exams

HKCEE/ HKALE/ HKDSE certificates (samples) signed by our Secretary Generals

Next: Signatures of Secretary Generals Previous: Milestones of the HKEAA

Signatures of our Secretary Generals

(2005 – 2007) (1993 – 2004) (1989 – 1992) 賀勤 D. Hogan (1978 – 1989) (2008 – 2010) (2011 – 2017)

Next: Samples of certificates Previous: Public exams certificates

HKCEE certificate HKALE certificate HKDSE certificate

Each certificate is printed with an unique serial number and signature of the Secretary General. The certificate for each candidate will only be issued once.

Next: 1978 HKCEE certificates Previous: Signatures of Secretary Generals

1978 HKCEE certificates

The Chinese name of the candidates on the certificates were all hand-written in the past but has been changed to copy printing since 1989.

Next: News clippings of 1978 HKCEE Previous: Samples of certificates

News Clippings of 1978 HKCEE

Before 1987, the number of subjects entered by candidates in HKCEE was capped at nine, therefore those who attained 9As were the top students at that time.

Next: News clippings of 1978 HKCEE Previous: 1978 HKCEE certificates

Next: Admission forms of Public Exam Previous: News clippings of 1978 HKCEE

1978 HKCEE Admission form 1980 HKALE Admission form

Next : HKDSE Admission form Previous: News clippings of 1978 HKCEE

HKDSE Admission form (sample)

School candidates have to attach a recent photo together with the school stamp and signature of school principal on their admission forms for identity verification during examinations.

Next: Public Exam Regulations and Syllabuses Previous: Admission forms of Public Exams

1994 A-level & AS-level Examination General Information

1978 HKCEE Regulations and Syllabuses

Next: HKDSE Regulations and Syllabuses Previous: HKDSE Admission form

1980 HKALE Regulations and Syllabuses

Apart from Regulations and Assessment Frameworks, there are specific Curriculum and Assessment Guide for 24 Category A subjects in the HKDSE.

Next: HKALE Publications Previous: Public Exam Regulations and Syllabuses

‘Practical Skills for Work and Study’ was introduced to the AS Use of English in 1989. The booklet was issued in 1995, based on experience of past examinations, providing guidelines for teachers on how to teach the subject.

Next: Liberal Studies Publication Previous: HKDSE Regulations and Syllabuses

Liberal Studies (AS-level) was introduced in 1994 and a booklet was issued to detail the examination curriculum and philosophy behind.

Next: Alternative cover for LS booklet Previous: HKALE Publications

1989 Version 1990 Version (Revised)

The controversial cover of the 1989 version was replaced with a modified comic in the revised version published in 1990. Sharing of the story behind by Mr Rex King, former Deputy Secretary General

Next: 1980 HKALE Exam Paper Previous: Liberal Studies Publication

1980 HKALE Physics paper

All examination papers will be unsealed in front of candidates. In the past, multiple choice questions were not disclosed to public nor published after the examination cycle.

Next: HKDSE Exam paper Previous: Alternative cover for LS booklet

2012 HKDSE Chinese Language

Nowadays, examination papers are sealed in plastic bags before dissemination in the examination halls.

Next: The first Listening Test Previous: 1980 HKALE Exam Paper

The first English Language Listening Test was held in 1986. Lets try the 1986 Listening Tests

Next: HKCEE Exam Questions Previous: HKDSE Exam Paper

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Social issues and news are popular topics for question setting in public examinations.

2003 HKCEE Physics

Even in Science subject like Physics, a news photo was used in one of the examination questions.

1978 HKCEE Economic & Public Affairs

Newly established public organisations at the time were mentioned in the question.

Highlight: 1978 HKCEE Annual Report Highlight: 1980 HKALE Annual Report

Next: Content of the Public Exam Annual Reports Previous: HKCEE Exam Questions

HKCEE and HKALE Annual Reports were published annually, including the statistics of the examinations.

Next: HKALE Annual Reports Previous: Public Exam Annual Reports

1990s HKALE Annual Reports

Next: Four-Figure Tables Previous: Content of Public Exam Annual Reports

Four-Figure Tables

Candidates needed the Four-Figure Tables to check the values of square roots and logarithm, etc. in examinations before the introduction of electronic calculators.

Next: HKEA Approved calculator Previous: HKALE Annual Reports

Candidates were allowed to use electronic calculators in examinations since 1980. The ‘H.K.E.A. APPROVED’ label was required to be printed on all approved calculators for public examinations starting from 1991. Let’s listen to the story shared by Mr Rex King, former Deputy Secretary General.

Next: Thematic Exhibition at HKEAA San Po Kong office Previous: Four-Figure Tables

40th Anniversary Thematic exhibition

7 June - 31 August, 2017

Mon-Fri : 9am-5pm Sat : 9am-12 nn

Want to have a closer look at the interesting exhibits? Join us at our exhibition gallery at the HKEAA San Po Kong office.

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Special thanks

Mr. Cheng Pat-leung, Victor Dr. Cheung Kwong-yuen, Thomas Dr. Yau Tsz-kok

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