Hong Kong’s Lingnan University scraps English exit test for graduation
Por William Yiu — South China Morning Post – News feed
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Undergraduates will take internal courses instead of exit exams, as university dismisses concerns over standards
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William Yiu Published: 5:32pm, 15 Oct 2026 Updated: 5:49pm, 15 Oct 2026
Lingnan University in Hong Kong has scrapped its requirement for undergraduates to pass an English proficiency test before graduating, replacing it with internal language classes.
The move has sparked concerns among some observers that the change was intended to accommodate students who struggle to meet international standards.
Lau Chi-pang, special adviser to the president on publicity, confirmed on Thursday that the university no longer saw a need for an exit exam, noting that 99 per cent of undergraduates had passed the requirement since the test was introduced.
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