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 Singapore and Hong Kong. Singapore’s academic year usually starts in January (junior colleges / A-Levels), and polytechnic academic years differ again. In Hong Kong, Semester 1 starts in September — typically a few months after the Singapore school year ends. Plan your application timeline so your results and English evidence are ready before the intake; a Youth Dorm representative can help you map your exam calendar to the TWC timeline.
General entrance requirements — Singapore qualifications
| Qualification | Minimum requirements (as published by TWC)[1] |
|---|---|
| Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level | Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level, or equivalent, with passes in 3 H2, OR 2 H2 and 2 H1, subjects. |
| Singapore polytechnic diploma | Diploma from Ngee Ann, Nanyang, Republic, Singapore, or Temasek Polytechnic. |
English language requirements — Singapore routes
| Examination | Minimum requirements (as published by TWC)[2] |
|---|---|
| Singapore — Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level | Grade C or above in H1 General Paper |
| 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) |
| GCE Advanced Level (A-level) or Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS level) | E |
* Results of IELTS Online and TOEFL Home Edition are acceptable. The Singapore row in TWC’s English table covers the Singapore-Cambridge GCE Advanced Level (H1 General Paper). Applicants without H1 General Paper — for example polytechnic diploma holders — can use the other published English routes in TWC’s full English language requirements table; see the international qualifications page.
Common questions from Singapore students
Can Singapore-Cambridge A-Level students apply to Tung Wah College?
Yes. TWC publishes a Singapore route for non-local bachelor’s degree applicants: passes in 3 H2 subjects, or 2 H2 and 2 H1 subjects, plus the English requirement (Grade C or above in H1 General Paper, or another accepted English route). Meeting the published minimum does not guarantee admission — TWC makes the final eligibility decision.
Can polytechnic diploma holders apply?
TWC’s published Singapore route also accepts a diploma from Ngee Ann, Nanyang, Republic, Singapore, or Temasek Polytechnic. Diploma holders should check which English route applies to them — TWC’s English table lists several accepted examinations (for example IELTS Academic 5.5 or TOEFL iBT).
Which programmes can Singapore students apply to?
Singapore 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 H2/H1 subject combination (or your polytechnic and diploma).
- Confirm your English evidence: H1 General Paper, 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: India · Indonesia · Malaysia · Myanmar · Pakistan · international qualifications.
Singapore student or parent?
Youth Dorm HK guides Singapore students and families step by step — from checking your A-Level or polytechnic diploma route 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.