With the release of the DSE results just around the corner, it is natural to feel a mix of excitement and nerves. To help you get ready, we have put together a set of useful resources on further studies. By planning ahead, you will be in a much better position to navigate your next steps with confidence once the results are announced.
The Education Bureau has prepared a “Designated Webpage for Secondary 6 Students”, where the JUPAS section highlights important notices, useful materials, and the admission requirements of JUPAS participating institutions. These resources can help you plan your future study pathway, including information on the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (JUPAS) and the Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP), which allocates bachelor’s degree places through JUPAS.
In addition, many JUPAS participating institutions continue to offer flexible admissions arrangements this year. This allows candidates who may underperform in one subject but achieve strong overall results to still be considered by institutions. For details, please refer to the “Admission Requirements of JUPAS Participating institutions” in the JUPAS section mentioned above, as well as the Hok Yau Club’s article titled “A Comprehensive Guide to Flexible Admissions: How Institutions May Consider Candidates Who Fall Short in One DSE Subject” (Chinese only).
To assist students in programme selection and application, apart from locally-accredited self-financing post-secondary programmes, Information Portal for Accredited Post-secondary Programmes (iPASS) will also provide information on all locally accredited full-time higher diploma, associate degree and first degree programmes not covered by the JUPAS. These will include publicly-funded sub-degree programmes offered by the Vocational Training Council and publicly-funded degree programmes offered by the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.
Current HKDSE candidates may use the Electronic Advance Application System for Post-secondary Programmes (E-APP) to lodge advance applications for full-time locally-accredited sub-degree and undergraduate programmes that are not covered by the JUPAS.
Apart from local study options, Secondary 6 graduates may also consider pursuing further studies in the Mainland or overseas. To support your planning, we have compiled key information on non‑local study pathways, giving you more directions to explore as you map out your future.
Hong Kong students can currently gain admission to Mainland institutions through three major pathways, namely:
1. Scheme for Admission of Hong Kong Students to Mainland Higher Education InstitutionsMainland universities participating in the scheme admit Hong Kong students based on their HKDSE results, exempting them from taking the Joint Entrance Examination for Mainland Institutions. For the latest updates and details on the Admission Scheme, please visit the Education Bureau website.
2.  National Education Exams Authority, People's Republic of China Joint Entrance Exam for Universities in PRC (Joint Entrance Examination for Mainland Institutions)The Joint Entrance Examination for Mainland Institutions is held around May in Hong Kong every year. Over 400 Mainland higher education institutions participate in it, and candidates are required to sit for the examination for five subjects, including Chinese, English, Mathematics, Physics / History, Chemistry / Geography. For further details, please refer to the latest announcements from The Education Examinations Authority of Guangdong Province (Chinese version only) and the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (Chinese version only).3.  Direct Admissions by Individual Mainland Higher Education InstitutionsThe Ministry of Education has authorised a number of Mainland higher education institutions, including Peking University, Tsinghua University, Jinan University, Huaqiao University, Fudan University and Shenzhen University, to conduct direct admissions in Hong Kong. Candidates may contact the respective Mainland institutions for enquiries.
With the wide range of overseas institutions and programmes available, choosing the study option that best suits your goals is especially important. Before deciding to pursue studies abroad, remember to carefully consider the following factors before making your final choice.
For more details, students can refer to the Hok Yau Club's article “Study Abroad Exploration │ Four Questions About Overseas Education! A Visual Guide to Help You Decide”(Chinese version only).
If you wish to learn more details about the application method, visa application, general information about study overseas, recognition of non-local qualifications, etc., please refer to "Studying Overseas"  of the Education Bureau.
Source:Education Bureau - "Designated Webpage for Secondary 6 Students"Education Bureau - Life Planning Information WebsiteConcourse for Self-financing Post-secondary EducationHok Yau Club Website (Chinese version only)

Many students look for summer jobs during their summer holiday hoping to gain pocket money as well as working experience. Yet, with limited social experience, they will easily fall prey to scammers’ devious employment traps. When facing unfamiliar recruitment processes and procedures, students should stay alert and vigilant. Try to understand the job nature thoroughly and assess your qualifications and suitability for the job you apply, and beware of online frauds and jobs that offer unreasonably high salaries. Lack of cautiousness may lead to financial loss or even unwitting involvement in criminal activities.
Hence, Labour Department has prepared a travel guide to lead you embarking on a thrilling adventure to illustrate the most prevalent job traps aiming at young people looking for summer jobs -
Illegal Work Talent Scout Scams Vice Traps Pyramid Schemes Fake Clicks Loan Deception Scams Unreasonable Fees Investment Scams Overseas Employment Fraud
as well as sharing various smart tips against the traps -
Tip 1 “Be careful and watch out for attractive offer”Tip 2 “Take good care of personal safety, personal data and belongings”Tip 3 “Know your employer and study employment contract well”Tip 4 “Stay vigilant during online job-hunting”Tip 5 “Be informed of current affairs and seek help when necessary”
Besides, as fresh job-seekers, young people must pay attention to industrial safety and avoid taking up dangerous work (e.g. construction work, operation of heavy machinery, handling of chemicals and corrosive substance as well as work processes involving extremely high temperature). You should use safety equipment provided by employers and strictly follow all safety regulations at work.
Hope this travel guide helps you excel in a brilliant employment experience!
Source：Labour Department - A Guide for Students Seeking Summer Jobs

Feeling worried about your future career prospects after completing HKDSE? Want to enter the workforce but don't know where to start?
The Labour Department (LD) has launched a special programme, 'Launch Your Career', from May to August this year for secondary school leavers who intend to enter the employment market. Through an array of diversified pre-employment training and employment services, the programme aims to help school leavers obtain the latest employment information, plan their careers and enhance their employability.
The dedicated webpage of 'Launch Your Career' helps identify various job vacancies suitable for secondary school leavers, so that school leavers can apply according to their personal aspirations. The dedicated website also provides details on different types of job fairs organised by the LD, including:
In addition, to equip school leavers by enhancing their job interview skills and instilling proper values in their work ethics, the LD's two youth employment resource centres, namely Youth Employment Start (Y.E.S.) in Mong Kok and Kwai Fong, will organise a series of practical training courses through the 'Career Fresh Up' programme at the same time. Career assessment and career consultation for school leavers to plan their careers in advance are also provided.
The special programmes under ‘Career Fresh Up’ include:
1. Job Hunting Make Easy
This is a comprehensive job hunting package especially designed for fresh graduates and young people who have newly entered the employment market as well as those who want to change their jobs. It helps participants achieve outstanding performance during job interviews and land their ideal jobs. The related courses include:
2. Workplace at Ease
To succeed in the workplace, one needs to take care of one's physical and mental health, and at the same time learn to communicate in an appropriate manner in office setting, so as to manage one's working life well from all perspectives. The related courses include:
3. "Switch" Your Way (July)
Through making choices in the interactive videos with branching narratives, participants will acquire interview skills, core work values and identify common employment traps to better prepare themselves for the challenges in the working world and freshen up in their career paths.
The latest information has been uploaded to the dedicated webpage of 'Launch Your Career'. School leavers, feel free to take a look for reference!