Who to Apply

We welcome local and non-local applicants who are seeking admission on the strength of non-HKALE/non-HKDSE qualifications to apply for our government-funded programmes via direct application (i.e. Non-JUPAS application). Non-JUPAS applicants with local qualifications will be considered for admission to the 3/4-year curriculum (i.e. 3-year for non-BEd programmes and 4-year for BEd programmes) except for the new Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Psychology programme. This new programme will only offer 4-year curriculum in 2012 and will accept Non-JUPAS applications.

Some applicants who are not recommended for admission to the 3/4-year curriculum may be considered for admission to the 4/5-year curriculum (i.e. 4-year for non-BEd and 5-year for BEd) on an exceptional basis, subject to the availability of places.

Non-local applicants with recognized qualifications will be considered for admission to 3/4-year programmes or 4/5-year programmes subject to their length of pre-university education experience.

Applicants who possess the following qualifications are welcome to apply via direct application:

  • A recognised post-secondary qualification such as an Associate Degree/Higher Diploma (refer to the section on "Associate Degree/Higher Diploma Students or Graduates"); or
  • One year of attendance in a recognised Associate Degree/Higher Diploma programme (refer to the section on "Associate Degree/Higher Diploma Students or Graduates"); or
  • Non-local qualification such as a GCE AL, IB Diploma, High School Graduation Diploma or SAT. (refer to our website, www.ied.edu.hk/degree/non-local.htm, for acceptable non-local qualifications); or
  • Current enrolment in a full-time or sandwich Bachelor's degree programme in one of Hong Kong's UGC-funded institutions*; or
  • A mature applicant (refer to the section on "Mature Applicants"); or
  • Possession of other exceptional abilities that merit special consideration.

* The following institutions (and the HKIEd) are UGC-funded institutions: City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University, Lingnan University, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and The University of Hong Kong. However, inter-institutional transfers are not normally allowed except under exceptional circumstances.
 


 
Language Requirements

In addition to the foregoing general entrance requirements, applicants should be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of proficiency in both the Chinese and English languages, unless exempted by the Institute.

English Language Requirement
The following is a list of acceptable tests and the score required:
  • Level 2 / Grade E or above in the HKCEE English Language (applicable to holders of a recognised Associate Degree / Higher Diploma); or
  • Grade E or above in AS Use of English in the HKALE; or
  • Level 3 or above in English Language in the HKDSE; or
  • A score of 550 or above in the paper-based TOEFL (213 or above in the computer-based, and 80 or above in the internet-based); or
  • A minimum overall band of 6 in the academic version of IELTS; or
  • A score of 110 or above in JEE English Language; or
  • Grade C or above in GCSE/GCE O-level English.

Chinese Language Requirement
Applicants are normally required to obtain:
  • Level 2 / Grade E or above in the HKCEE Chinese Language (applicable to holders of a recognised Associate Degree / Higher Diploma; or
  • Grade E or above in AS Chinese Language & Culture in the HKALE; or
  • Level 3 or above in Chinese Language in the HKDSE; or
  • Applicants who do not meet this Chinese Language requirement may be considered on an individual basis. They may be required to attend and pass a Chinese Language Test arranged by the Institute.
  • Applicants seeking admission to the Bachelor of Education (English Language) – Primary / Secondary programme will be exempted from this Chinese Language requirement.
 


 
Associate Degree/Higher Diploma Students or Graduates

Applicants who are Associate Degree or Higher Diploma students or graduates (including those who will obtain such a qualification by August 2012) are welcome to apply. However, a good Grade Point Average (GPA) is normally required for successful admission.

Year 2 Direct Admission Scheme
The Institute has set aside some Year 2 places in some programmes for direct admission of sub-degree graduates. To be eligible, you should hold a recognised Associate Degree /Higher Diploma or higher qualification. If you are a final-year student of such a programme, you are also welcome to apply, and your application will be considered subject to successful completion of the programme with a good GPA and completion of relevant courses in the programme. Once admitted, you will be enrolled in Year 2 of the programme concerned. To achieve the best learning outcomes, you may be required to study additional courses to meet the curriculum requirements.

If you are deemed ineligible for direct entry to Year 2, then you will still be considered under the regular entry route to Year 1 of your chosen programme(s).
 


 
Mature Applicants

We work in tandem with the Government to promote a flexible approach to the development of multiple forms of intelligence and lifelong and life-wide learning. We therefore welcome applications from out-of-school candidates aged 25 and above who have specific talents or achievements and a wealth of experience. Aspiring applicants with a serious commitment to teaching are especially welcome. At the Institute's discretion, if you do not possess the minimum programme entrance requirements but are at least 25 years of age as of 31 August 2012 and can demonstrate to the Institute's satisfaction your suitability for and capability to pursue your chosen programme successfully, then you may be exempted from the entrance requirements as a mature student. You need not explicitly request such consideration, as mature applicants provisions are automatically invoked by the Institute where appropriate. However, you will not be given preferential treatment over normal applications, but will be dealt with solely on your merits on a case-by-case basis.