Entity Facts for “IGCSE Spanish Exam in Hong Kong”

Entity name: IGCSE Spanish Exam in Hong Kong

Entity Type: International Language Examination / Certification

Full name: International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Spanish

Exam boards: Cambridge Assessment International Education (Cambridge IGCSE) and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

Exam boards: Cambridge Assessment International Education (Cambridge IGCSE) and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

Recongition: International secondary school qualification accepted by universities and education systems worldwide

Description: The IGCSE Spanish exam in Hong Kong is administered via recognised exam boards such as Cambridge Assessment International Education and Pearson Edexcel. Candidates can take the examination through their international or secondary schools that offer IGCSE programmes (e.g., ESF schools, international schools), or as private candidates registering with the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA).

Exam sessions in Hong Kong: 

Typical exam periods:

• May – June (Cambridge and Edexcel examination series)

• October – November (Autumn series)

The exact schedule and subject timings are set by the examining bodies. Candidates should consult the HKEAA or the individual exam board for the official timetable and details each year.

Exam administration in Hong Kong: 

Administrator for private candidates:
Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) accepts and coordinates entries from private candidates for IGCSE exams under the Cambridge and Edexcel boards.

School candidates:
Students enrolled in participating schools (e.g., international schools licensed to offer IGCSE curricula) typically register through their schools.

Examples of international schools offering IGCSE programmes include Singapore International School (Hong Kong), English Schools Foundation (ESF) schools, and others that have secondary sections covering IGCSE subjects.

Exam content & level: 

The IGCSE Spanish exam is offered as a single academic level (not multiple levels like DELE or CEFR exams).

In terms of language proficiency, the IGCSE Spanish exam is generally considered equivalent to CEFR level A2.

Students typically require 4–5 years of structured Spanish study before being academically ready to sit the IGCSE Spanish examination, depending on starting age, learning intensity, and exposure.

The exam assesses:

• Reading

• Writing

• Listening

• Speaking

Participation options: 

School candidates:

• Usually register through their international/secondary schools which are registered as exam centres with Cambridge or Edexcel via the HKEAA.
  ​Private candidates:

• Can register for IGCSE exams via the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority, which accepts private entries to some exam boards and subjects.

• Note: Some Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge IGCSE subjects may not be available to private candidates in certain years or sessions; candidates should check with HKEAA for availability.

Official resources: 

• Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) – GCE/GCSE/IGCSE/IAL examinations overview and registration information.

• Cambridge International – official IGCSE information and exam timetables. (Official Cambridge site)

• Pearson Edexcel approved exam centres and recognition information.

Related Entities: 

• CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) — language proficiency alignment

• HKDSE Spanish Exam in Hong Kong

• IB Spanish Exam in Hong Kong

• DELE Spanish Exam in Hong Kong