The programme generally targets junior secondary school students in Hong Kong. Can younger/older students apply?
計劃主要對象為本地初中生。年級較低或較高的學生能否報讀？

In principle, yes. Such applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. However, with other factors identical, priority will be given to junior secondary school students.
原則上可以，我們會個別考慮有關申請。然而，在其他條件相同的情況下，我們會優先取錄就讀初中的學生。

The programme generally targets junior secondary school students in Hong Kong. I am not studying in Hong Kong but will be in Hong Kong for a certain period. Can I apply for a module during this period?
計劃主要對象為本地初中生。我並非在香港就讀，但某段時間會身處香港。我可以在這段時間報讀一個單元嗎？

In principle, yes, subject to satisfying the other requirements. However, if you are not a Hong Kong citizen, you should check carefully whether your conditions of stay permit you to take a course in Hong Kong.
在符合其他條件的前題下，原則上是可以的。然而，如果你不是香港居民，請小心查看你的逗留條件是否容許你在香港報讀課程。
 

If I do not possess some prerequisite knowledge in a module, can I still apply?
如果我未備有某一單元中的部份先備知識，仍可報讀該單元嗎？

In principle, yes. We will review your screening test result and decide whether you can be admitted. If you are offered a place, you are recommended to learn the prerequisites before the module starts.
原則上可以，我們會按你在選拔測驗中的表現決定是否取錄。如果你獲得取錄，我們建議你在單元開始前先學習相關的先備知識。

I applied for a module but was not admitted. Does it mean that I will not get admitted to other modules either?
我報讀某一單元不獲取錄，是否表示報讀其他單元也不會獲得取錄？

Not necessarily. The requirements for different modules may vary, so you may be admitted for other modules. Furthermore, it is possible that you did not get admitted to a certain module due to oversubscription rather than because you did not satisfy the requirements.
不一定。不同單元或有不同的要求，因此你仍有可能在其他單元獲得取錄。此外，你在某一單元未被取錄亦有可能是因為報讀人數過多而非因為你未達所需水平。

Can I apply for a module on which I have already enrolled before?
可否再次報讀之前曾經報讀的單元？

Normally, we will not admit such applications, but in special circumstances, we will consider them on a case-by-case basis.
在一般情況下，這類申請不會獲得取錄。然而，如有特殊情況，我們會作個別考慮。

Can I get a refund of the course fee if I withdraw from a module before it begins?
若我在一個單元開始前退出，能否退回學費？

No. All fees paid are non-refundable unless the module is cancelled.
不能。除非該單元被取消，否則已繳款項將不獲退還。

Am I guaranteed a place after applying for a screening test?
報考選拔測驗是否保證能夠出席？

We will try to accommodate as many applicants as possible. In case we are not able to accommodate everyone, we will contact applicants for alternative arrangements.
我們將盡可能讓申請人參加選拔測驗。然而，如果實在無法容納所有人，我們會通知申請人作其他安排。

What language is used in the screening test?
選拔測驗採用甚麼語言？

English.
英語。
 

Can I take the screening test again before the result of the previous screening test expires in one year's time?
在上一次選拔測驗成績一年有效期屆滿前，能否再次報考？

Yes. However, for an applicant who has taken the previous three rounds of screening tests, an application fee of HK$200 will be charged regardless of whether it is a school nomination or an individual application. (For example, for someone who has taken the Apr 2025 screening test, the fee is payable if he/she applies for the screening test in Jul 2025, Oct 2025 or Jan 2026.)
可以。然而，不論是學校提名還是個人報名，凡曾報考之前三次的選拔測驗者再次報考，均需繳付港幣 200 元的參加費用。（例如：若已報考 2025 年 4 月的選拔測驗，則若在 2025 年 7 月、2025 年 10 月或 2026 年 1 月再次報考，均需繳付費用。）

If I have taken the screening test more than once, which result will count towards admission to modules?
如果我曾應考選拔測驗超過一次，取錄時會考慮哪一次的成績？

Only the latest result will count.
只有最新一次的成績會被計算。
 

What is the coverage of the screening test?
選拔測驗的範圍是甚麼？

There is no specific coverage. The questions will involve various topics in mathematics at various levels.
測驗不設特定範圍，問題將牽涉多個不同數學範疇，亦會牽涉不同年級的知識水平。
 

What is the format of the screening test?
選拔測驗的形式是怎樣的？

It is a written test with no specific format. In general, the questions will be answer-only questions without the need to explain or show detailed steps.
測驗以筆試形式進行，唯試題沒有特定形式。一般情況下，答題時均不會要求附以解釋或列出計算步驟，只需寫出答案便可。
 

Are calculators or other computational tools allowed in the screening test?
選拔測驗中可以使用計算機或其他計算工具嗎？

No.
不可以。

How should I prepare for the screening test?
我應如何準備選拔測驗？

We recommend that no special preparation is needed. Just answer as many questions as you can. It is normal that there are questions you don't know, as the test aims to find out how much you know.
我們建議毋須特別準備，只需盡力作答。選拔測驗的目的旨在評核你的知識水平，因此遇上不會作答的題目實屬正常。

Does sick leave count as missing a class?
病假視為缺席嗎？

Yes. All absences will be counted, except for absences in supplementary lessons that result from the cancellation of classes.
是的，各種原因的缺席均會計算在內，唯一的例外是因課堂取消而補課中的缺席。

Does late arrival count as missing a class?
遲到視為缺席嗎？

A late arrival by more than 1 hour will be regarded as absent. Accumulated late arrivals and early departures that amount to more than 1 hour will also be regarded as missing a class.
遲到超過 1 小時將被視為缺席。在不同課堂中，累積遲到或早退超過 1 小時，亦會被視為缺席一次。

Does early departure count as missing a class?
早退視為缺席嗎？

Early departure by more than 1 hour will be regarded as absent. Accumulated late arrivals and early departures that amount to more than 1 hour will also be regarded as missing a class.
早退超過1 小時將被視為缺席。在不同課堂中，累積遲到或早退超過 1 小時，亦會被視為缺席一次。

Will I get a certificate of attendance if I miss the last class (the test)?
如果我在最後一節課（測驗）缺席，能獲得出席證書嗎？

Yes, provided that you have attended all the previous classes.
可以，前題是你出席了之前的所有課堂。

If I get a distinction/merit in one module, can I claim the scholarship in the same module by getting a refund?
如果我在某一單元中取得優異證書或良好證書，能否即時獲取獎學金，即從同一單元的學費中取得回贈？

No. The scholarship can only be used in future modules.
不可以。獎學金只可用於報讀之後的單元。

Can I combine two half scholarships into a full scholarship?
可否把兩個半額獎學金合併成一個全額獎學金？

No. Two half scholarships must be used in two different modules.
不可以。兩個半額獎學金須分別用於報讀兩個不同的單元。

I am applying for a needs-based scholarship along with applying for a screening test. If I fail to get a place in any module, is the scholarship still valid?
我在報考選拔測驗時同時申請了按家庭需要頒發的獎學金。如果我不獲任何一個單元取錄，該獎學金是否仍然有效？

A needs-based scholarship will be awarded the first time you are admitted to a module. If you don't get admitted to any module, the scholarship is still valid, and you may still use it to apply to other subsequent modules.
按家庭需要頒發的獎學金會在你首次獲得取錄於某一個單元時發放。如果你未獲任何單元取錄，該獎學金仍然有效，你仍可於較後時間報讀其他單元時使用。