In addition to seats in prestigious schools and university admissions, Hong Kong also has another “competitive” quota – acquiring a spot for real estate examinations. Generally, you can sign up at 9 o’clock in the morning on the day of registration, but the slots are normally full within a few minutes. The real estate examination is organized by the Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge. The real estate exam is divided into 2 different exams – Estate Agent Qualifying Examination (EAQE) and Salesperson Qualifying Examination(SQE). For elaboration of the differences between EAQE and SQE, please refer to What is the difference between an estate agent and a real estate salesperson?
Where to register
Students can register on PEAK’s website:
https://www.peak.edu.hk/exam/en/page.php?id=575661
Examination Fee
| EAQE | Each Session HKD$800 |
| SQE | Each Session HKD$550 |
Exam hours, number of questions
| Part 1 | Part 2 | Duration | |
| EAQE | 30 independent exam questions | 20 exam questions (based on one to two case studies or land searches) | 3 hours |
| SQE | 40 independent exam questions | 10 exam questions (based on one or two land searches and/or case analysis) | 2 hours 30 minutes |
The computer-based exam and the paper-based exam have the same test scope and exam format.Only the exam medium is different.
Exam Pass Score
For both EAQE and SQE, candidates shall pass Part 1 and Part 2 respectively in order to pass the entire exam. The pass grade is 60% in each part
.
Exam threshold
There are no thresholds for age, education, work experience, or professional qualifications to apply for the real estate exam. Taking the exam and getting a passing result is just one of the licensing conditions. Passing the exam does not mean successfully obtaining a license. Passing the exam does not mean that you will be able to successfully apply for a license. Passing the exam and applying for a license are two different things.
As for the conditions for applying for a real estate license, you need to reference The Real Estate Examination is not Held by the Estate Agent Authority ? Top 5 Tips for Entering the Industry.
As long as students meet the following points, they can take the exam:
- The students have not passed the relevant exam subjects from12 months prior to exam registration until the exam date.
- To apply for EAQE, you cannot hold a valid real estate agent license or one that will expire within 24 months.
- Applicants for SQE cannot hold a valid real estate agent or salesperson license or one that will expire within 24 months.
- Applicants for SQE cannot take more than one SQE exam in the same month.
For details, please refer to: http://www.eaa.org.hk/Portals/0/Sections/Exam/2021/Handbook/CBE_HB_chi.pdf
Registration method:
- Register online (https://www.peak.edu.hk/exam/econline/eaa/en/)
- Register by post
- Register in person / entrust others to register on your behalf
Do I need to bring an admission ticket?
Yes. Students must present an admission ticket to take the exam.
When will the results be announced?
| Computer Exam | Written Exam |
| If the student has not indicated that he/she does not agree to publish their exam results online, you can check the results online on the exam center’s website (www.vtc.edu.hk/cpdc) on the 7th working day after the exam | If the student has not indicated that he/she does not agree to publish their exam results online, you can check the results online on the exam center’s website (www.vtc.edu.hk/cpdc) on the 14th working day after the exam |
| The score notification will be mailed to the candidates on the 7th working day after the exam | The score notification will be mailed to the candidates by the exam center 14 working days after the exam |
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