The fifth wave of the epidemic in Hong Kong continues. Although the number of new cases has decreased in the past few days, the development of the epidemic is still not visible.With the arrival of the "turning point", many people are very worried about the epidemic in Hong Kong.

Although affected by the epidemic, Hong Kong and the mainland have not opened up for more than two years, butthe number of applicants for postgraduate studies in Hong Kong is booming.!Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants for postgraduate studies in Hong Kong increased instead of decreasing. According to the official data provided by various universities in Hong Kong,the number of applicants for the 21fall postgraduate program increased by more than 40% compared to last year.!This enthusiasm has continued to the present.The applications for the 22fall postgraduate program in Hong Kong.

Currently,the applications for the 22fall postgraduate program in Hong Kong are in full swing. It is reported that among the eight major universities in Hong Kong,the Chinese University of Hong Kongsaw a 77% increase in applications for 22fall compared to 21fall.The official data released by the City University of Hong Kong is even more astonishing:the number of applications to City University increased by100%!It can be seen thatthe epidemic has not stopped everyone from wanting to study in Hong Kong.

Today, we will focus onwhether the epidemic has affected the study and immigration to Hong Kong.

To be honest:there is an impact!

In the past two years, due to the impact of the epidemic, Hong Kong and the mainland have not opened up for a long time. Although the Hong Kong government has launchedthe "Return2HK" and "Come2HK" schemes, the quarantine policies for traveling between Hong Kong and the mainland have deterred many people, leading many applicants for study and immigration in Hong Kong to choose to take online classes at home,unable to experience the campus life of Hong Kong universities in person. This is a major regret for many students..

However, for some students who want to experience life at Hong Kong universities, not being able to go to Hong Kong is a big regret, but for many people working in the mainland who are considering immigration for further studies,taking online classes allows them to learn knowledge and improve their qualifications without being affected by the epidemic, while not affecting their work and life in the mainland, greatly saving time and costs. Isn't that a benefit?!

Moreover, Hong Kong is very humane towards study immigrants,as long as they obtain anoffer, they can be issued a student visa, and enter Hong Kong once within six months to activate the student visa. Whether taking online classes at home or attending classes in Hong Kong, after graduating smoothly, they can unconditionally apply for a one-year IANG visa!If they meet the conditions, they can renew their visa, and their spouse and minor children can also apply for dependent visas, meeting the requirements ofseven years of continuous residence in Hong Kong, they can apply for permanent residency in Hong Kong. This can be said to be a win-win situation!

Studying offers a chance to obtain permanent residency in Hong Kong.

Who is suitable to apply for study immigration to Hong Kong?

01 Working individuals who want to improve their qualifications.

They can obtain a postgraduate degree through further studies in Hong Kong, and after graduation, they have the opportunity to stay and work in Hong Kong, providing more employment options.

02 Families without a local background.

For families planning to give birth in Hong Kong or accompany their children studying and living in Hong Kong.

03 Families concerned about children's education.

If children hope to enroll in international schools in the mainland, or wish to study in Hong Kong, or wish to participate in the Hong Kong-Macau-Taiwan joint examination as overseas Chinese students to easily enroll in prestigious schools in the mainland, planning for a Hong Kong identity through study immigration can help with children's education.

04 Entrepreneurs.

Entrepreneurs who want to use their Hong Kong identity to expand their business.

The application process for study immigration to Hong Kong.

1. Submit an application, obtain an offer from a Hong Kong university, and be issued a student visa, allowing the whole family to go to Hong Kong together;

2. Study a 1-2 year postgraduate program, and after graduating smoothly, they can unconditionally apply for an IANG visa (non-local graduate employment arrangement), work in Hong Kong without industry restrictions, and can freely change jobs;

3. After studying and working for seven years, the whole family can apply for permanent residency in Hong Kong.

If you also want to apply for study immigration to Hong Kong and obtain a Hong Kong identity, feel free to add the customer service WeChat below for consultation. We will match you with suitable majors and universities based on your academic qualifications.

Interesting fact! The first presentation test in Primary 5 is actually the most important! How do Hong Kong children prepare for the test under the epidemic?

Many parents often ask:"My child has good grades, why can't they get into their desired school during the presentation test?"

In fact, this is because parents do not understand the mechanism of secondary school allocation, which includes how scores are calculated and the weight of the presentation test.

Today, I will explain the weight of the presentation test, the arrangements for the presentation test under the epidemic, and have prepareda strategy for the 2022 presentation test!

The first two presentation tests are the most important.

As the Primary 5 presentation test approaches, parents of children facing their first presentation test are undoubtedly confused. How should their children prepare at home? Is the first presentation test important? What is its weight?

In fact, since the self-allocation date is several months earlier than the unified allocation, it only counts the scores of the first two presentation tests.

Under this mechanism, if students perform poorly in the first two presentation tests, their ability to choose schools during self-allocation will be greatly reduced.

Therefore, parents should prepare early for their children's studies, as the first two assessments are the most important, and they must not"cram at the last minute."

The impact of the assessments on children is very long-term, as the exam results directly affect which secondary school the children can attend. If the children perform excellently in the assessments, they have a greater chance of enteringa Band 1 school, which generally has a higher progression rate, providing children with more choices and teaching resources, significantly influencing their future education, employment, and even personal development.

Therefore, parents and children must prepare seriously for the assessments. The author does not mean thatBand 2 and Band 3 schools are necessarily bad, but achieving better results allows for more choices in the current social system, so both parents and students should do their best.

Differences in Assessment Calculation

Next, let's talk about the differences in assessment calculation.

Some schools have different scoring methods compared to the assessment rankings, which are commonly referred to as"999632," meaning the weight of each subject is Chinese, English, and Mathematics each accounting for 9; General Knowledge accounts for 6; Visual Arts accounts for 3; and Music accounts for 2.

For example: Student A scores80 points in all subjects; Student B scores 90 points in Chinese, English, and Mathematics, and 60 points in other subjects. Based on the weighted average score calculated, even though Student B's overall score seems lower, the higher scores in Chinese and Mathematics will result in a higher average score for Student B.

If the school's scoring method differs from that of the Education Bureau, parents will need to calculate their children's scores themselves. Therefore, parents should also be prepared to calculate scores for different schools.

What to do if a child is weak in certain subjects in the assessments?

What if a child performs poorly in certain subjects during the assessments, resulting in low scores?

Modern Hong Kong requires students to be well-rounded; if a child performs extremely poorly in certain subjects, even if they score very high in others, they may still not be able to enter their desired school.

However, there are three opportunities for the assessments, and if the first assessment is unsuccessful, knowing their weaknesses and addressing them promptly can help improve their scores.

Although the pandemic seems to have pressed the pause button on the bustling city, children's education cannot be delayed or halted, especially for cross-border students, as neglecting this means falling behind.

If your child is facing secondary school admission and you don't know how to prepare for school selection, feel free to message me for consultation!