HKDSE written timetable: 6 April–4 May 2027, including reserve dates. Check Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority dates and updates.
Hong Kong · HKEAA · 2027
HKDSE 2027 written calendar: April–May
The Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination timetable for 2027 places written examinations between 6 April and early May, with reserve dates included in the published calendar. The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) has set the main subject dates, but four subjects still await final allocation after registration closes. Use this guide to plan around confirmed subjects such as Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics and the Sciences, while keeping the tentative entries flexible. Your admission form and later notices will provide the precise paper times and personal arrangements. Practical assessments and English speaking take place earlier than the main written period. Check every component of your registered subjects before booking travel or assuming that your examination commitments are finished.
212 days until HKDSE 2027 opening written examination, as of 6 September 2026.
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination 2027 timetable
Exact clock times and durations are not provided in the overview used here. Check your admission form and detailed paper instructions. Entries marked tentative may change after subject combinations are reviewed.
| Paper | Date | Day of week | Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual Arts 1 and 2 | 6 April 2027 | Tuesday | Check detailed timetable and admission form | See individual paper instructions |
| Chinese Literature 1 and 2; Technology and Living 1 and 2 — latter subject tentative | 7 April 2027 | Wednesday | Check detailed timetable and admission form | See individual paper instructions |
| Chinese Language 1 and 2 | 8 April 2027 | Thursday | Check detailed timetable and admission form | See individual paper instructions |
| English Language 1 and 2 | 9 April 2027 | Friday | Check detailed timetable and admission form | See individual paper instructions |
| English Language 3 — Listening and Integrated Skills | 10 April 2027 | Saturday | Check detailed timetable and admission form | See individual paper instructions |
| Mathematics Compulsory Part 1 and 2 | 12 April 2027 | Monday | Check detailed timetable and admission form | See individual paper instructions |
| Citizenship and Social Development | 13 April 2027 | Tuesday | Check detailed timetable and admission form | See individual paper instructions |
| Health Management and Social Care 1 and 2 | 14 April 2027 | Wednesday | Check detailed timetable and admission form | See individual paper instructions |
| Chemistry 1 and 2 | 15 April 2027 | Thursday | Check detailed timetable and admission form | See individual paper instructions |
| Geography 1 and 2 | 16 April 2027 | Friday | Check detailed timetable and admission form | See individual paper instructions |
| Information and Communication Technology 1 and 2 | 17 April 2027 | Saturday | Check detailed timetable and admission form | See individual paper instructions |
| Biology 1 and 2 | 19 April 2027 | Monday | Check detailed timetable and admission form | See individual paper instructions |
| Design and Applied Technology 1 and 2; Literature in English 1 and 2 — latter subject tentative | 20 April 2027 | Tuesday | Check detailed timetable and admission form | See individual paper instructions |
| Physics 1 and 2 | 21 April 2027 | Wednesday | Check detailed timetable and admission form | See individual paper instructions |
| Economics 1 and 2 | 22 April 2027 | Thursday | Check detailed timetable and admission form | See individual paper instructions |
| Mathematics Extended Part — Modules 1 and 2 | 23 April 2027 | Friday | Check detailed timetable and admission form | See individual paper instructions |
| Chinese History 1 and 2 | 24 April 2027 | Saturday | Check detailed timetable and admission form | See individual paper instructions |
| Business, Accounting and Financial Studies 1 and 2 | 26 April 2027 | Monday | Check detailed timetable and admission form | See individual paper instructions |
| History 1 and 2 | 27 April 2027 | Tuesday | Check detailed timetable and admission form | See individual paper instructions |
| Tourism and Hospitality Studies 1 and 2 | 28 April 2027 | Wednesday | Check detailed timetable and admission form | See individual paper instructions |
| Possible Literature in English/Technology and Living/Physical Education/Music allocation — officially tentative | 29 April 2027 | Thursday | Check detailed timetable and admission form | See individual paper instructions |
| Ethics and Religious Studies 1 and 2 | 30 April 2027 | Friday | Check detailed timetable and admission form | See individual paper instructions |
| Possible Literature in English/Technology and Living/Physical Education/Music allocation; reserve — officially tentative | 3 May 2027 | Monday | Check detailed timetable and admission form | See individual paper instructions |
| Reserve | 4 May 2027 | Tuesday | Check detailed timetable and admission form | See individual paper instructions |
Key things to know
- Keep all components on your calendar: Physical Education practicals are in late February–late March; Music practicals in early–mid March; normal English speaking in mid–late March, with SEN speaking in late March. Exact appointments are individual.
- Do not treat a possible allocation as final. Literature in English, Technology and Living, Physical Education and Music dates will be finalised after registration closes.
- Match your admission form to the subject and paper number. Confirm the assigned venue, start time, reporting arrangements and required identification before each appointment.
- Check HKEAA’s subject-specific equipment instructions, especially for listening, calculator use and practical work. Ask your school about approved special arrangements.
- The results date is tentative, around 14 July 2027. Check the HKEAA announcement before making plans that depend on receiving results.
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination FAQs
When is HKDSE in 2027?
The published written calendar runs from 6 April to 4 May 2027, including tentative allocations and reserve dates. Practical and speaking assessments occur earlier.
When are Chinese Language papers 1 and 2?
Chinese Language papers 1 and 2 are scheduled for Thursday 8 April 2027. Check the detailed timetable for the individual start times.
When are the HKDSE English Language written papers?
English Language papers 1 and 2 are on Friday 9 April. Paper 3, Listening and Integrated Skills, is on Saturday 10 April 2027.
When is compulsory Mathematics in HKDSE 2027?
Compulsory Mathematics papers 1 and 2 are scheduled for Monday 12 April 2027.
When are Mathematics Modules 1 and 2?
The Mathematics Extended Part modules are scheduled for Friday 23 April 2027. Attend the module for which you are registered.
When are Biology, Chemistry and Physics?
Chemistry is on 15 April, Biology on 19 April and Physics on 21 April 2027. Each entry includes papers 1 and 2.
Which HKDSE 2027 subject dates are still tentative?
Literature in English, Technology and Living, Physical Education and Music will be finalised after the registration closing date. The possible dates in the overview should not be treated as confirmed appointments.
What time does an HKDSE paper start?
The overview does not give the precise clock times used in this guide. Use the detailed HKEAA timetable and your admission form for your paper’s start and reporting time.
How long is HKDSE paper 1?
There is no single duration for paper 1 across all subjects. The overview does not list individual paper lengths; check your subject’s examination instructions.
When is the HKDSE English speaking examination?
Normal speaking sessions are planned for mid to late March 2027, Monday to Friday. SEN sessions are planned for late March. Your personal appointment will give the exact date.
Do I have to attend a reserve date?
A reserve date is kept for contingency arrangements. Attend only if HKEAA or your school instructs you to do so. Keep the dates available until your examination arrangements are confirmed.
When are HKDSE 2027 results expected?
The official timetable gives a tentative release around 14 July 2027. Await confirmation from HKEAA.
Official examination information
Check the latest board notices and your individual school or examination-centre instructions before travelling.
