The requirements below are TWC’s published minimum entrance requirements (not including English language) for bachelor’s degree programmes. TWC has not yet published AY2027/28 entry requirements, so the AY2026/27 published requirements below are the current reference.
Hong Kong academic calendar — when does the academic year start?
| Semester | Timing |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | September – December |
| Semester 2 | January – May |
| Semester 3 (certain majors only) | June – July |
The academic year works differently in India and Hong Kong. India’s school year typically runs June to May, and Class 12 board examinations (CBSE, CISCE and state boards) usually fall around February–March, with results released ahead of the intake. In Hong Kong, Semester 1 starts in September — typically a few months after the Indian school year ends. Plan your application timeline so your board results and English evidence are ready before the intake; a Youth Dorm representative can help you map your exam calendar to the TWC timeline.[4]
General entrance requirements — Indian qualifications
| Qualification | Minimum requirements (as published by TWC)[1] |
|---|---|
| India — Class 12 board certificates (State and National boards) | Completion of one of the following senior secondary school leaving certificates at Grade 12 level with an average of 75% in five subjects (State and National boards): Indian School Certificate; Higher Secondary Certificate; All India Senior School Certificate. |
English language requirements — India routes
| Examination | Minimum requirements (as published by TWC)[2] |
|---|---|
| India — Indian School Certificate / Higher Secondary Certificate / All India Senior School Certificate | 75% in the English subject |
| International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic* | 5.5 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)* Internet-based test | 70 (prior to 21 January 2026) / 4 (from 21 January 2026 onwards) |
* Results of IELTS Online and TOEFL Home Edition are acceptable. If you do not use the India board-English route, TWC’s official page lists further alternative examinations (GCE, GCSE/IGCSE, SAT and others) — see the international qualifications page for the full published English table.
Common questions from Indian students
Can Indian students apply to Tung Wah College with Class 12 board certificates?
Yes. TWC publishes an India route for non-local bachelor’s degree applicants: completion of the Indian School Certificate, Higher Secondary Certificate or All India Senior School Certificate at Grade 12 level with an average of 75% in five subjects (State and National boards), plus the English requirement. Meeting the published minimum does not guarantee admission — TWC makes the final eligibility decision.
Can I use my Class 12 English mark instead of IELTS or TOEFL?
Yes. TWC’s English table lists a board-English route for India: 75% in the English subject of ISC / HSC / AISSC satisfies the English requirement. Alternatively you can use IELTS Academic 5.5, TOEFL iBT 70 (or 4 under the new TOEFL scoring from 21 January 2026), or another published English route.
Which programmes can Indian students apply to?
Indian students can apply to the TWC bachelor’s programmes that are open to non-local applicants — see programmes open to non-local applicants.[3]
Does meeting the minimum requirement guarantee admission?
No. Published requirements are the minimum for an application to be considered; they are only part of the assessment. TWC makes the final decision.
Before you apply
- Confirm your board (ISC, HSC or AISSC) and your five-subject average.
- Confirm your English evidence: 75% in your board English subject, IELTS Academic, TOEFL or another accepted route.
- Choose programmes from the list of programmes open to non-local applicants.
- Review tuition, payment caveats and scholarship notes, and how the official application works.
- Remember that meeting a published minimum does not guarantee admission.
Other entry routes: Indonesia · Malaysia · Myanmar · Pakistan · Singapore · international qualifications.
Indian student or parent?
Youth Dorm HK guides Indian students and families step by step — from checking your Class 12 board route and English evidence to planning the move to Hong Kong. Share your basic study profile and YD will guide the next step. TWC makes all eligibility, admission, scholarship and offer decisions. Please do not upload identity documents, passports or full transcripts in the first enquiry form.
Sources and notes
- The general entrance requirements above are TWC’s official AY2026/27 published requirements (TWC page last updated October 2024). They are historical data / requirement and subject to change in future academic years and/or student circumstances. This page will be updated as TWC publishes new information. Source: TWC — Admission Requirements for Non-local Applicants Seeking Admission to Bachelor’s Degree Programmes.
- The English language requirements above are TWC’s official AY2026/27 published requirements (TWC page last updated October 2024). They are historical data / requirement and subject to change in future academic years and/or student circumstances. This page will be updated as TWC publishes new information. Source: TWC — Admission Requirements for Non-local Applicants Seeking Admission to Bachelor’s Degree Programmes.
- Programme availability referenced on this page is the AY2026/27 official reference. Programme availability for AY2027/28 will be added when TWC opens the new cycle. Source: Programme and Tuition Fee for Non-local Applicants.
- Academic-year and examination timing for India is indicative: schedules vary by board (CBSE, CISCE, state boards) and by year. Check your exact exam and result dates with your board, and plan your application timeline with a Youth Dorm education specialist.