School Nomination

Introduction

  • The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE) endeavours to secure appropriate learning and development opportunities for gifted students aged 10 to 18 currently studying in a local school.
  • HKAGE admits student members of appropriate ages mainly through the “School Nomination” and “Parent Nomination” schemes every school year. 
  • The HKAGE will enhance the nomination scheme in the 2025/26 school year by introducing a new “Screening Test”. Students no longer need to submit their personal profiles.


Arrangement for “Screening Test” Application

Briefing Session(1) (in Cantonese)

  • Introduce the overall arrangements of the new nomination scheme. 
  • Date & Time: 23 September 2025 (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
  • Application deadline: 16 September 2025 >>Click here to apply<<
  • The online briefing session will be conducted in Cantonese. The English PowerPoint will be uploaded to this webpage after the session for reference.

Briefing Session(2) (in Cantonese)

  • Introduce the details of applying for the new “Screening Test” and the “Principal’s Nomination”. 
  • Date & Time: 25 November 2025 (3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
  • Details will be announced on this webpage in early November.
  • The online briefing session will be conducted in Cantonese. The English PowerPoint will be uploaded to this webpage after the session for reference.

For the information regarding the Briefing Sessions for Parents and Students, please click here.


  • School Coordinators should apply for the new “Screening Test” for students.
  • Application Period: 26 November 2025 (12:00 noon) to 16 December 2025 (12:00 noon) 
  • Details will be announced on this webpage in early November.
  • Students participate in the “Screening Test” between February 2026 and March 2026.
  • Details will be announced on this webpage in early November.
  • The nomination results are tentatively scheduled to be announced in late April 2026. School Coordinators and parents log in to the Online Nomination Platform to check the nomination results.
  • Parents of admitted students must register to confirm membership.

Related Documents

  • Letter to School Principal
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  • Preparation Work by Schools (with School Login Account)
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  • Timeline for School Nomination
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  • Important Notice
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  • Frequently Asked Questions
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  • Identification tools available at EDB website
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Screening Criteria for HKAGE Student Membership

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Update Date:2025-08-29