Admissions (Language Requirements)

Q1: If students have not taken TOEFL/IELTS yet, can they still apply?

A1: Yes. Applicants are required to have their TOEFL/IELTS score ready by the time they attend the interview.

 

Q2: Will SAT results be considered if the student didn’t take TOEFL/IELTS?

A2: No.

 

Q3: Does it help for admission if I speak Putonghua or other foreign languages?

A3: No. We expect IBCE graduates, but not applicants, to be proficient in Putonghua.

 

Q4: Does a higher TOEFL/IELTS score help?

A4: Meeting the minimum requirement is good enough.

 

Q5: If I fail to obtain Level 5 in HKDSE English Language, can I sit for TOEFL again? If my TOEFL/IELTS score is high, will I be considered as having met the entrance requirements?

A5: No. Students should meet both the requirements of HKDSE English Language, and TOEFL/IELTS.