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The Academy selects applicants for admission on the basis of the General Entrance Requirements specified for the various academic programmes as well as applicants' talents, attainments and relevant training, if any, in the chosen disciplines. Applicants may be asked to attend an audition and/or an interview or to submit a portfolio or to sit an entry test or a combination of these as deemed necessary by the Schools which offer the respective programmes. Details of audition, interview and selection requirements are given under the School webpages.
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Obtained in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE):
(a) Level 3 or above in English Language and Chinese Language; and
(b) Level 2 or above in Mathematics and Liberal Studies;
AND Preferably
(i) Level 2 or above in 1 elective subject; or
(ii) Attained with Distinction in 1 Applied Learning Subject #
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Obtained Grade E or above in 5 subjects in Examination (HKCEE) including:
(a) Level 2 or above in English Language or Grade E or above in English Language (Syllabus B, taken before 2007) or Grade C or above in English Language (Syllabus A, taken before 2007); and
(b) Level 2 or above in Chinese Language or Grade E or above in Chinese Language (taken before 2007);
AND
Obtained one of the below qualifications:
(i) Obtained in the Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE):
Grade E or above in 2 A-Level subjects; or Grade E or above in 1 A-Level and 2 AS Level subjects other than Use of English and Chinese Language and Culture in the HKALE;
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(ii) A Diploma awarded by the Academy with satisfactory Grade Point Average (GPA) (Please refer to page 15 of the Prospectus for GPA requirements)
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(iii) A post-secondary two-year Diploma or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution.
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Attainment of Mainland China second admission line in the National Joint College Entrance Examination (JEE) and a score of 90 or above in English in JEE.
OR
(a) At least 12 years of pre-university schooling on a full-time basis and a senior secondary school-leaving certificate; and
(b) A level of achievement in the chosen art discipline which is judged by the Academy to be comparable to the standard of the Diploma of the Academy.
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Applicants who have
attained the age of 25 on or before 1 September of the year in
which admission is sought may be admitted on an individual and
exceptional basis if they have satisfied the following
requirements:
(a) HKCEE / HKDSEE entrance requirements for admission purposes; and
(b) Significant work or professional experience in area relevant to the chosen art discipline at a level of achievement which is judged by the Academy to be comparable to the standard of the Diploma of the Academy; and
(c) Fulfil the Academy's English Proficiency requirements.
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The two-year Advanced Diploma programme
provides a completely integrated training to prepare and to qualify the students
for a professional career in their chosen art discipline. Programme is for those who have a Diploma but will not pursue further studies at
Degree level.
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For admission to Diploma programmes, student should obtain in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE):
Level 2 or above in English Language, Chinese Language, and Liberal Studies;
AND Preferably
(i) Level 2 or above in 1 elective subject; or
(ii) Attained in 1 Applied Learning Subject #
# Subject to the requirements of the respective School.
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In certain cases where applicants do not satisfy the normal entry requirements of the Diploma programmes, consideration will be given for those with artistic talents to enter the Certificate programme. The Certificate programme offers the same tuition and performance opportunities as the Diploma programmes but with reduced requirements in the support and academic studies.
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The School of Theatre and Entertainment Arts offers a stream of Fast-track Vocational Certificate programme where students will be expected to pursue a full major study but the requirements in the support and academic studies within the programme will be reduced in appropriate cases in the light of previous accomplishment or preparation.
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Application
Procedures
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| Application Schedule for 2012 Admission |
| 3 December 2011 - 16 March 2012 |
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April - July 2012 |
If invited, attend auditions, interviews and/or submit portfolios |
| 3 September 2012 |
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The period of application for admission in the academic year 2012/13 starts on Saturday 3 December 2011 and ends on Friday 16 March 2012.
Completed application forms should be submitted by mail or in person to the Academic Services and Student Affairs Office, 1 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. For application by post, the postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of application.
Each applicant should submit only one application. Subsequent application(s) from the same applicant (according to the date of receiving application) will not be processed and the application fee will not be refunded.
Further details of study programmes are contained in the Academy Prospectus which can be downloaded here. To obtain the Prospectus and Application Form by mail, please write to the Academic Services and Student Affairs Office of the Academy enclosing a self-addressed with recipient's name stamped (HK$ 8.2) envelope (A4 size). The Guide for Applicants for 2012/13 Admission and the Application Form can also be downloaded here.
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Academic Services
and Student Affairs Office
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
1
Gloucester Road
Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: (852)2584
8554 or 2584 8579
Fax: (852)2584 8722
E-mail: Academic Services
and Student Affairs Office
Website: www.hkapa.edu
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Non-Local
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Non-local applicants need to apply for a student visa to enter and stay in Hong Kong for the period of study. Application for a student visa usually takes up to 3 months to process. In the case of a non-local applicant who has entered Hong Kong on a visitor/tourist visa, the Academy will not register him as a student and will not allow him to commence his studies until he obtains a student visa.
In accordance with the laws of Hong Kong currently enforced, a non-local student who studies at the Academy on a student visa is not allowed to undertake any employment, whether paid or unpaid. Non-local Bachelor's and Master's Degree students with relevant "No Objection Letter" (NOL) issued by the HKSAR Immigration Department are permitted to take up part-time on-campus employment for not more than 20 hours a week through the academic year; and employment during the summer months (1 June to 31 August) without any limit in relation to nature of work, work hours and location.
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Fees and
Financial Aid
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The Academy follows the advice of University Grants Committee of the Government (UGC) in respect of tuition fee levels for Degree and non-Degree programmes. The tuition fees are announced by the Government each year.
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Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Certificate & Advanced Certificate Programmes
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Tuition fees for the 2012/2013 academic
year - HK$31,575.00.
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2012/2013 HK$42,100.00
2012/2013 To be announced by the Education Bureau
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Eligible students at the Academy may
apply for financial assistance under the Government's Local Student Finance
Scheme (LSFS) and/or Non-means-tested Loan Scheme (NLS). According to the
Government guidelines, full-time local students who have the right of abode
in Hong Kong or have resided or have had their homes in Hong Kong continuously
for three completed years immediately prior to the commencement of their
academic programmes at the Academy are eligible to apply.
Government's "Local Student Finance Scheme" and "Non-means-tested Loan Scheme"
- Student Financial
Assistance Agency
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A significant number of scholarships
are awarded by the Academy each year to both local and non-local students
on academic merit and/or financial need basis. These scholarships are donated
by the Society of the Academy for Performing Arts, other private organisations,
professional bodies and individuals.
Examples of scholarships and prizes - Scholarships
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Scholarships
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| The following are
examples of scholarships and prizes available to Academy
students: |
- Adrienne, Lady Stewart Scholarship
- Andrew Lai Scholarships
- Anthony Chan Scholarship
- Artech Prize for Best Potential in Design
- Artech Prize for
Best Potential in Props
- Artech Prize for Best Potential in
Scenic Art
- Asian Cultural Council/AIA Foundation Music
Scholarship
- Asian Cultural Council/Lady Fung Memorial Music Fellowship
- Baring Private Equity Asia Scholarships
- Bernard van Zuiden Music Prize
- C. C. Chiu Memorial Scholarship for String Instruments
- Campbell Soup's Music Scholarships
- Carl Wolz Scholarship
- CASH Composition Scholarship
- Chan Chun-On Violin Performance Merit Award
- Chan Po-chu Scholarships for Chinese Traditional Theatre Programme
- Chow Sang Sang Scholarships
- Chow Sang Sang Securities Scholarships
- Christopher Berrisford Memorial Scholarship
- Chung Pu Memorial Scholarships
- City Contemporary Dance Company Scholarships
- Club 21 Group Scholarships
- Colin George Prize
- DBS Scholarship
- Disney Scholarships
- Duchess of Kent International Scholarships
- Electronic Theatre Controls Scholarship
- Enchanting Music Scholarship
- ExxonMobil Scholarships
- Film & TV Arts Prize
- Fredric Mao Scholarship
- Grantham Scholarships
- Hang Seng Bank Community Service Scholarships
- Hang Seng Bank Scholarships
- Hausammann Scholarship
- HKAUW Thomas H. C. Cheung Undergraduate Scholarship
- Hong Kong Repertory Theatre Lighting Assistantship Award
- Hong Kong Repertory Theatre Scholarship
- Hong Kong Welsh Male Voice Choir Scholarships
- Jackie Chan Charitable Foundation Scholarships
- Kids' Gallery Scholarship
- Lai Cho-tin Memorial Scholarship
- Lam Lap-sam Scholarship
- Leslie Cheung Memorial Scholarship
- Leslie Cheung Memorial Scholarship (Outstanding Award)
- Li Po Chun Charitable Trust Fund Undergraduate Scholarship
- Ming Pao Weekly 40th Anniversary Scholarships
- Pacific Lighting Encouragement Prize
- Parsons Music Foundation Scholarships
- Sally Ng Ho Scholarship
- Salvatore Ferragamo Scholarships
- SAR Philharmonic Scholarships
- Sing Tao News Corporation Scholarships
- Spring-Time Stage Productions Scholarships
- Stella and Bryan Carter Music Scholarship
- Strand Lighting (Asia) Scholarship
- Sun Hung Kai Properties - Kwoks' Foundation Scholarships
- The Academy Non-local Scholarships
- The Brenda and Laurence Scofield Scholarship Funds
- The Doris Zimmern Scholarships for Artistic Achievement
- The Dorset Foundation Weinrebe and Hosier Scholarship
- The Helena May Scholarships
- The HKSAR Government Scholarships Fund
- The Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund
- The Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarship Scheme
- The Hong Kong Vienna Opera Ball Scholarship
- The Hongkong Bank Foundation Hong Kong - Mainland Exchange Scholarships
- The Hongkong Bank Foundation Scholarships for Cantonese Opera Programme
- The Jessie Ho Scholarship in Contemporary Dance
- The Lions & Joseph Koo Music Foundation Composition Scholarships
- The Molly McAulay Memorial Scholarship
- The Ohel Leah Synagogue Charity Undergraduate Scholarship in Dance
- The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Scholarships for Outstanding Merit
- The Society of APA Non-local Scholarships
- The Society of APA Scholarships
- Tom Lee Engineering Scholarships
- Tom Lee Music Scholarships
- Welsh Daffodils Prizes
- William Au Arts Education Scholarships
- Y. S. Liu Foundation Scholarships
- Yamaha Music Scholarship
- Zhou Ren Chinese Dance Scholarship |
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