Release of Language Proficiency Assessment for Teachers results
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     The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) today (May 22) posted candidates their results notices under the Language Proficiency Assessment for Teachers (LPAT) 2013.

     A total of 1,739 candidates sat for the English Language papers in the LPAT 2013 in February, while 2,226 sat for the Putonghua (PTH) papers.

     The results of the LPAT 2013 are as follows:

English Language papers:
                                 Candidates Meeting
                                 the LPR*
                    Number of    (Level 3 or above)
                    Candidates   No. & Percentage
Reading               1,038      928 (89.4 per cent)
Writing               1,357      613 (45.2 per cent)
Listening             1,028      800 (77.8 per cent)
Speaking              1,165      607 (52.1 per cent)
Classroom Language      288      283 (98.3 per cent)
Assessment (CLA)
(For teachers only)

Putonghua papers:
                                Candidates Meeting
                                the LPR*
                   Number of    (Level 3 or above)
                   Candidates   No. & Percentage
Listening &          1,666      1,231 (73.9 per cent)
Recognition
Pinyin               1,505        889 (59.1 per cent)
Speaking               695        455 (65.5 per cent)
CLA                    433        356 (82.2 per cent)
(For teachers only)

* LPR = Language Proficiency Requirement

     The HKEAA has posted results notices to candidates today, which are expected to reach candidates tomorrow (May 23). Those who do not receive the results by Friday (May 24) 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 early 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 also be available for sale in early July.

     Applications for rechecking of results will be accepted within seven working days after the release of results - from May 24 to 31. Candidates will be informed individually of their appeals results by June 25.

     Those who intend to attain the LPR in future can do so through assessment and/or exemption. The next call for LPAT and exemption will be in September and November 2013 respectively. Details will be made available through circular memoranda in the 2013/14 school year.

Ends/Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Issued at HKT 17:00

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