HKALE, HKDSE and UK A-Levels Comparison
The results of the HKALE are expressed in terms of seven grades: A - U. The HKDSE equivalent grades are arrived at by deduction, as the entrance requirements for universities and government positions in Hong Kong officially align 4 as an E in the corresponding HKALE subjects . For Example, according to the document from the Legislative Council, a candidate attaining Level 4 in NSS subjects in the HKDSE will be regarded as having met the requirement of Grade E in the HKALE or Grade C in the HKCEE in similar subjects for those grades or posts with specific subject requirements .
| Grade (Deduced HKDSE Equivalence) | Recognition | UCAS Tariff |
|---|---|---|
| A (5**) | Distinction or GCEAL A* | 140 |
| B (5**) | Distinction or GCEAL A* | 140 |
| C (5*) | Credit or GCEAL A* | 140/120 |
| D (5) | Credit or GCEAL A* | 120 |
| E (4) | Pass or GCEAL A | 100 |
| F (4/3) | Pass or GCEAL B | 80/60 |
| U (1) | Unclassified, a grade lower than F |
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