Non-local academic and professional courses offered in Hong Kong leading to post-secondary and professional qualifications should register under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. The HKCAAVQ is the designated advisor to the Registrar of Non-local Courses.
The HKCAAVQ assesses each application for registration against the registration criteria stipulated in the Ordinance and gives its recommendation to the Registrar who makes the final decision. The HKCAAVQ also assesses the annual returns submitted for registered courses to advise the Registrar their eligibility for continued registration.
Further information in respect of the registration matters can be found in the website of the Non-local Courses Registry of the Education Bureau: http://www.edb.gov.hk/index.aspx?nodeid=226&langno=1.
In addition, the Code of Practice for Non-local Courses recommended by the HKCAAVQ can be downloaded here:
Code of Practice for Non-local Courses recommended by the HKCAAVQ
Code of Practice for Non-local Courses recommended by the HKCAAVQ (Revised in 12/2007)