Home Affairs Department - Public Services - Support Services for New Arrivals from the Mainland and Ethnic Minorities - Financial Assistance for Non-school-attending Ethnic Minorities and New Arrivals for Taking Language Examinations

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Financial Assistance for Non-school-attending Ethnic Minorities and New Arrivals for Taking Language Examinations

The Home Affairs Department provides financial assistance for non-school-attending ethnic minorities (EMs) and new arrivals from the Mainland (NAs) to take international public examinations for Chinese and English proficiency for continuing education or employment and enhancing their competitiveness. Eligible persons may download the application form and send the duly completed application forms together with copies of the relevant documents by post to or place it at specified locations to apply for full reimbursement of examination fee.

Publicity Materials
- Poster
- Leaflet
Notes to Applicants
Download Application Forms
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