The HKDSE is a widely recognized academic qualification in both Hong Kong and internationally. Students who complete the three-year full-time senior secondary program are eligible to take HKDSE, which is held annually from March to May. Candidates who meet the required standards will be awarded an HKDSE certificate.
The HKDSE Examination is comparable to the National Collage Entrance Examination (Gaokao) in Mainland China. Students can use their HKDSE results to apply for admission to universities and institutions around the world.