Exam statistics
English Language: how candidates did
HKEAA's official results for day-school candidates, 2012–2026: the share at each level, and how that compares with other subjects.
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How many candidates reach each level
English Language 2026: 10.8% reached 5+, against 14.4% across all Category A subjects. Compare all subjectsHKEAA's All Category A figure has left out Citizenship and Social Development since 2024.2026 figures are subject to amendment after rechecking and remarking, as HKEAA says.
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| Year | Sat | 5** | 5*+ | 5+ | 4+ | 3+ | 2+ | 1+ | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026subject to change | 42,797 | 1.1% | 4.4% | 10.8% | 28.6% | 54.6% | 79.6% | 91.1% | [1] |
| 2025 | 42,142 | 1.0% | 4.1% | 10.1% | 28.4% | 55.1% | 79.7% | 91.5% | [2]CSV |
| 2024 | 40,071 | 1.0% | 4.1% | 10.2% | 28.7% | 56.4% | 81.9% | 92.9% | [2]CSV |
| 2023 | 40,816 | 1.0% | 4.1% | 10.3% | 27.8% | 53.4% | 78.9% | 91.8% | [2]CSV |
| 2022 | 40,948 | 1.1% | 4.3% | 10.5% | 27.4% | 53.2% | 79.1% | 92.2% | [2]CSV |
| 2021 | 41,695 | 1.0% | 3.9% | 9.6% | 27.1% | 54.2% | 80.4% | 92.6% | [2]CSV |
| 2020 | 43,728 | 1.0% | 4.0% | 10.2% | 29.6% | 55.0% | 80.3% | 92.8% | [2]CSV |
| 2019 | 46,068 | 1.0% | 3.9% | 9.7% | 27.5% | 53.8% | 79.0% | 92.0% | [2]CSV |
| 2018 | 49,732 | 0.9% | 3.6% | 9.0% | 26.8% | 53.8% | 79.2% | 91.9% | [2]CSV |
| 2017 | 50,410 | 1.1% | 4.1% | 10.1% | 27.5% | 52.2% | 77.0% | 90.3% | [2]CSV |
| 2016 | 55,466 | 1.0% | 4.2% | 10.4% | 28.6% | 55.1% | 80.3% | 91.1% | [3] |
| 2015 | 60,426 | 0.9% | 3.6% | 8.9% | 26.1% | 52.4% | 79.3% | 91.9% | [3] |
| 2014 | 64,434 | 1.0% | 4.1% | 10.0% | 26.5% | 52.8% | 77.9% | 90.0% | [3] |
| 2013 | 69,010 | 1.0% | 3.9% | 9.6% | 25.6% | 48.8% | 77.8% | 90.9% | [3] |
| 2012 | 69,713 | 0.8% | 3.2% | 7.8% | 23.8% | 50.1% | 79.2% | 90.0% | [3] |
The table shows HKEAA's own cumulative figures (the share at each level or above). The chart shows each level on its own: the difference between neighbouring columns.
Subjects attract different students, so a high 5** rate doesn't mean a subject is easy.
Cut-offs
We don't publish verified cut-offs for this subject yet. HKEAA doesn't release cut-offs, and we only show a figure when two separate collections of candidate reports agree.
Sources
- [1]officialHKEAA. 2026 HKDSE Examination Results Released (press release), Annex 3 and Annex 1 section 2.2(a): Day School Candidates (read 2026-11-04)
- [2]officialHKEAA via DATA.GOV.HK. HKDSE Analysis of results of candidates in each subject, Table 5a: Day School Candidates (CSV, 2017–2025) (read 2026-11-04)
- [3]officialHKEAA. 2016 HKDSE Examination Statistics, Table 7c: 2012–2016 Statistics of candidates' results, Day School Candidates (read 2026-11-04)
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