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Effective immediately for the Fall 2022 intake and beyond, the College accepts one of the following as equivalent to required IELTS/TOEFL/DUOLINGO scores:
- Have achieved 4 or above in English from HKDSE Exam
- Have achieved C or above in English from HKCEE Exam (or D or above in English from HKALE Exam)
- Have studied full-time for at least two consecutive academic years (high school or post-secondary) within the past 10 years, where the medium of instruction was English (the previous cut off # of years for HK applicants was 7 years)
- Successful completion of a minimum of a two years of full-time study at eight public-funded universities where medium of instruction is English:
1. City University of Hong Kong (CityU)
2. Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
3. Lingnam University (LU)
4. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
5. The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK)
6. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
7. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
8. The University of Hong Kong (HKU) - Success completion of a minimum of two years of full time study at Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU), a member of the Joint University Programmes Admission Systems (JUPAS)
Immigration Updates
Two New Pathways for Hong Kong Residents to Apply for Permanent Residence
Canada is launching 2 new pathways to permanent residence for Hong Kong residents who study and work in Canada! Eligible applicants must have valid temporary resident status in Canada (study, work or visitor permit holders), be in Canada when they submit their application and when their permanent residence is granted, reach Canadian Language Benchmark level 5 (equivalent to IELTS General reading 4, listening 5, writing 5 and speaking 5) and intend to reside in a province or territory other than Quebec.
This public policy will be in effect from June 1, 2021, to August 31, 2026.
Stream A: In Canada Graduates
To be eligible for this stream, you must have graduated from a post-secondary designated learning institution in Canada with one of the following in the 3 years before you apply:
• a diploma (for a program of at least 2 years)
•a degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate)
•a graduate or post-graduate diploma or certificate (for a program of at least 1 year). If you have a graduate or post-graduate diploma or certificate, you must have completed a prerequisite diploma or degree in the 5 years before you started your graduate or post-graduate program
At least 50% of your program must be completed in Canada (either in person or online)
Stream B: Canadian Work Experience
To be eligible for this stream, you must have worked in Canada for at least 12 months full-time, or 1,560 hours part-time, in the 3 years before you apply. There are no occupation type or employer requirements.
You must have graduated from a post-secondary designated learning institution with one of the following in the 5 years before you apply:
• a diploma (for a program of at least 2 years)
•a degree (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate)
•a graduate or post-graduate diploma or certificate (for a program of at least 1 year). If you have a graduate or post-graduate diploma or certificate, you must have competed a prerequisite diploma or degree in the 5 years before you started your graduate or post-graduate program.
This stream is an extension of the previous public policy regarding open work permits for Hong Kong recent graduates. Eligible applicants who graduated with a post-secondary diploma or degree in the past 5 years can apply for a work permit that is valid for up to 3 years. After gaining adequate work experience in Canada, applicants can apply for permanent residence via this new Stream B pathway.
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Family & Spousal Sponsorship
Returning Canadian citizens or permanent residents living inside or outside of Canada may sponsor their spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner, and dependent child for immigration to Canada.
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Having Canadian study and work experiences can give you an edge over other applicants in most immigration programs.
Business Immigration
Starting your own business or becoming an entrepreneur to immigrate to Canada.
