EDB announces arrangements for Basic Law and National Security Law Test (non-degree level) in 2025/26 school year
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The target participants for the test are persons without a bachelor's degree and planning to join or change to another secondary school, primary school or kindergarten to take up a teaching post. Applications can be made through the online application system on the EDB webpage (www.edb.gov.hk/en/blnst). Please note that a pass result in the BLNST (non-degree level) is only applicable for applying for non-graduate teaching posts. Those who have already obtained a pass result in the BLNST organised by the EDB, the Civil Service Bureau or recruiting departments/grades will not be accepted to sit the test again.
Starting from the 2023/24 school year, all newly appointed teachers in public sector schools, Direct Subsidy Scheme schools and kindergartens joining the Kindergarten Education Scheme (including newly joined teachers and teachers changing schools) are required to pass the BLNST in order to be considered for appointment. The requirement applies to all ranks of the teacher grade including principals. Persons who possess a bachelor's degree or will have attained a bachelor's degree in the current or next academic year can apply for the Digitalised BLNST (Degree/Professional Grades). Details are available on the EDB webpage.
Ends/Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Issued at HKT 11:30
Issued at HKT 11:30
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