Academic Year 2026
Dates, Fees and Registration
This page consolidates essential dates, fees, and registration arrangements. For the latest available grades, sessions, links, and updates, please refer to the most recent official announcements.
*The first 2026 session is provisionally open only to Grades 1–5; Grades 6–8 are not yet open and fees and arrangements will be as specified in subsequent announcements.
Key Dates for 2026
Registration Start Date: 1 July 2026
Registration Closing Date: 15 August 2026
Portfolio Upload Opening Date: 1 September 2026
Portfolio Submission Deadline: 15 October 2026
Art Criticism Essay Deadline (Grades 7–8): Not applicable for the initial round; subsequent session dates will be announced.
Date of Assessment: 24 October 2026
Release of Results: Scheduled for approximately 1 month post-assessment
Certificate Issuance: Usually approximately 2 months after results are confirmed
Deadlines for Appeals, Mark Verification and Review: Please consult the latest Annual Administrative Notice, Candidate Handbook, and official announcements.
2026 Fee Table
Level 1 - Grade 1
HKD 1,550
Level 1 - Grade 2
HKD 1,550
Level 1 - Grade 3
HKD 1,660
Level 2 - Grade 4
HKD 1,780
Level 2 - Grade 5
HKD 2,040
Level 3 - Grade 6
Not yet available | Fees and arrangements to be confirmed in subsequent announcements
Level 3 - Grade 7
Not yet available | Fees and arrangements to be confirmed in subsequent announcements
Level 3 - Grade 8
Not yet available | Fees and arrangements to be confirmed in subsequent announcements
Grades 6–8: Not yet available | Fees and arrangements to be confirmed in subsequent announcements
Registration & Identity Verification
Candidates are required to provide their Chinese and English names, date of birth, examination grade, and contact details as prompted by the registration system. Hong Kong-based candidates must submit valid identity document details, while candidates from outside Hong Kong must provide valid passport information. All registration details must strictly match the identity documents presented on the day of the examination.
Candidates aged 18 or above may complete the online registration independently. For candidates under the age of 18, the registration application must be submitted on their behalf by a parent or guardian aged 18 or above.