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The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) today (May 21) posted to candidates their results notices for the Language Proficiency Assessment for Teachers (LPAT) 2014.
A total of 1,631 candidates sat for the English Language papers in the LPAT 2014 in February, while 2,306 sat for the Putonghua papers.
The results of the LPAT 2014 are as follows:
English Language papers:
Number of Candidates Meeting
Candidates the LPR*
(Level 3 or above)
No. and Percentage
Reading 983 825 (83.9%)
Writing 1,251 659 (52.7%)
Listening 1,003 833 (83.1%)
Speaking 1,106 579 (52.4%)
Classroom Language 282 276 (97.9%)
Assessment (CLA)
(For teachers only)
Putonghua papers:
Number of Candidates Meeting
Candidates the LPR
(Level 3 or above)
No. and Percentage
Listening and 1,581 1,238 (78.3%)
Recognition
Pinyin 1,561 895 (57.3%)
Speaking 779 561 (72.0%)
CLA 519 425 (81.9%)
(For teachers only)
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* LPR = Language Proficiency Requirement
The HKEAA has sent to candidates the results notices by post today, which are expected to reach candidates tomorrow (May 22). Those who do not receive the results by Friday (May 23) should contact the HKEAA on 3628 8860.
The Assessment Reports, which provide the chief examiners' observations on candidates' performance, including their strengths and areas for improvement, will be released in July through the websites of the HKEAA (www.hkeaa.edu.hk) and the Education Bureau (www.edb.gov.hk) for the reference of candidates, schools and teacher education institutions. The question papers, together with a CD for the listening tests, suggested answers and Assessment Reports, will be available for sale in August.
Applications for re-checking and re-marking of results will be accepted within five calendar days after the release of results - from May 23 to 27. Candidates will be informed individually of their re-checking and re-marking results by June 24.
Those who intend to attain the LPR in future can do so through assessment and/or exemption. The next LPAT will be open for applications in early September 2014. The details will be made available through a circular memorandum. The application for exemption of this school year is still open and will close on May 30. Details are available in the Education Bureau Circular Memorandum No. 76/2014.
Ends/Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Issued at HKT 17:00
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