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Policy and Guidelines on Observing Accreditation Site Visit (Academic & Vocational)
Manual for the Four-stage Quality Assurance Process under HKQF (Academic & Vocational)
Application Form for Substantial Change (Academic & Vocational)
Policy on Extension of Learning Programme Validity Period (Academic & Vocational)

2025 APQN Academic Conference (AAC) and Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be co-hosted by the Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN) and Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) in Hong Kong SAR, China
2025-11-20 - 2025.11.23

Joining the New Journey of QR – QR Operators Briefing 2025
2025-03-14

Digitalisation for Green Future – QR Operators Briefing 2023
2023-12-04

Workshop on Accreditation of Online Learning Programmes [Webinar]
2023-11-23

HKCAAVQ attends Forum on Micro-credentials in Non-formal Learning held by HKMU LiPACE
2023-08-23

Workshop on Preparation for Re-LPA [Webinar]
2023-08-17

Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Level 4 or above) [Webinar]
2023-06-29

Development of Specification of Competency Standards-based and Vocational Qualifications Pathway Programmes [Webinar]
2023-06-15

FSTE Conference 2023
2023-06-09

Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Levels 1-3) [Webinar]
2023-05-18

Briefing on HKQF and HKCAAVQ Accreditation [Webinar]
2023-05-16

Workshop on Preparation for Initial Evaluation [Webinar]
2023-05-16
![Workshop on Accreditation of Online Learning Programmes [Webinar] Workshop on Accreditation of Online Learning Programmes [Webinar]](/cache/img/dd99384736ef805c45c6ba57f93bc23a.png)
Workshop on Accreditation of Online Learning Programmes [Webinar]
2023-04-27

Briefing on Review of Sub-degree Education by HKCAAVQ
2023-04-24
![Workshop on Preparation for Re-LPA [Webinar] Workshop on Preparation for Re-LPA [Webinar]](/cache/img/2a4739c50dc4ea2e75fb6664e90d19ef.png)
Workshop on Preparation for Re-LPA [Webinar]
2023-03-30
![Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Levels 1-3) [Webinar] Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Levels 1-3) [Webinar]](/cache/img/330f10ed12584f29f69412388e6a5ab4.png)
Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Levels 1-3) [Webinar]
2023-03-16
![Workshop on Preparation for IE [Webinar] Workshop on Preparation for IE [Webinar]](/cache/img/6ef62c146f10dcdaa62103b968e4c033.png)
Workshop on Preparation for IE [Webinar]
2023-03-14
![Briefing on HKQF and HKCAAVQ Accreditation [Webinar] Briefing on HKQF and HKCAAVQ Accreditation [Webinar]](/cache/img/932d5f1ea32b040cb5c781385df4a7b1.png)
Briefing on HKQF and HKCAAVQ Accreditation [Webinar]
2023-03-14
![Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Levels 4 or above) [Webinar] Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Levels 4 or above) [Webinar]](/cache/img/d025ebc7b6b2febe1cde79b2cd4e66f1.png)
Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Levels 4 or above) [Webinar]
2023-02-09

Workshop on Preparation for Re-LPA [Webinar]
2022-12-01

Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Level 4 or above) [Webinar]
2022-10-20

Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Levels 1-3) [Webinar] [Full]
2022-09-15 - 2022.9.15

Workshop on Preparation for IE [Webinar] [FULL]
2022-09-13 - 2022.9.13

Briefing on HKQF and HKCAAVQ Accreditation [Webinar] [Full]
2022-09-13 - 2022.9.13

QFQR4U - QR Promotion Campaign 2022
2022-07-06 - 2022.12.31

HKCAAVQ Press Conference and Media Luncheon
2021-12-28 - 2021.12.28
NEWS

04 Mar 2026
Invitation to Tender for System Development of Hong Kong Digital Credentials Hub Project
Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic & Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) invites service providers to submit proposals for the system development of Hong Kong Digital Credentials Hub (HKDCHub) Project.
Please refer to the Request for Proposal (RFP) for details:
RFP Document
A briefing session will be conducted to provide interested service providers with an overview of the project requirements:
Date: 9 March 2026 (Monday)
Time: 2:30 pm
Venue: HKCAAVQ Office, 10 Siu Sai Wan Road, Chai Wan
Service providers wishing to attend should register via email (ofeliafok@hkcaavq.edu.hk) preferably on or before 6 March 2026 (Friday) to facilitate logistics arrangements.
Tender proposals must be prepared according to the guidelines provided in the RFP document and submitted on or before 13 April 2026 (Monday), 5:00pm.
For registration for the briefing, or any further information and clarifications, please contact:
Ms Ofelia Fok
Direct: (852) 3658 0250
Email: ofeliafok@hkcaavq.edu.hk
Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications

05 Jan 2026
Qualifications Register Facts and Figures for December 2025
The HKCAAVQ is appointed as the QR (Qualifications Register) Authority under the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Ordinance (Cap 592) to maintain the QR – the free web-based database carrying the qualifications recognised under the Qualifications Framework. The statistics of the QR for December 2025 is as below:
Qualifications Facts and Figures for December 2025

10 Dec 2025
Publication of Manual for Institutional Review – 320 and Manual for Periodic Institutional Review – 320
Following the conclusion of the public consultation exercise, the Manual for Institutional Review – 320 and Manual for Periodic Institutional Review – 320 have been published on the HKCAAVQ website.


2025 APQN Academic Conference (AAC) and Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be co-hosted by the Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN) and Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) in Hong Kong SAR, China
2025-11-20 - 2025.11.23

Joining the New Journey of QR – QR Operators Briefing 2025
2025-03-14

Digitalisation for Green Future – QR Operators Briefing 2023
2023-12-04

HKCAAVQ attends Forum on Micro-credentials in Non-formal Learning held by HKMU LiPACE
2023-08-23

FSTE Conference 2023
2023-06-09

Workshop on Preparation for Re-LPA [Webinar]
2022-12-01

Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Level 4 or above) [Webinar]
2022-10-20

Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Levels 1-3) [Webinar] [Full]
2022-09-15 - 2022.9.15

Workshop on Preparation for IE [Webinar] [FULL]
2022-09-13 - 2022.9.13

Briefing on HKQF and HKCAAVQ Accreditation [Webinar] [Full]
2022-09-13 - 2022.9.13

QFQR4U - QR Promotion Campaign 2022
2022-07-06 - 2022.12.31

HKCAAVQ Press Conference and Media Luncheon
2021-12-28 - 2021.12.28
NEWS

18 Dec 2025
Announcement from the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications – Resignation of Mr Albert Chow, Executive Director
The Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) announced today that Mr Albert Chow, Executive Director of HKCAAVQ, has officially tendered his resignation to the Council. His resignation has been duly accepted.
Hon Rock Chen Chung-nin, Council Chairman of HKCAAVQ, expressed his profound gratitude to Mr Chow for his significant contributions over seven years of service.
During his tenure, Mr Chow dedicated himself to enhancing the quality of local higher education and vocational and professional training. He worked tirelessly to advance quality assurance initiatives and successfully strengthened the Council’s standing both regionally and internationally.
With Mr Chow’s distinguished leadership, HKCAAVQ achieved dual recognition from the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA) and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE), becoming the first quality assurance agency in the Asia-Pacific region to receive this distinguished honor and firmly establishing its leading position. In addition, Mr Chow actively advanced the development of the Qualifications Framework in Guangdong Province and its mutual recognition with the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework. He also contributed to the assessment of non-local medical degrees and supported the Education Bureau in promoting the development of the Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Hong Kong. These initiatives have made significant contributions to Hong Kong’s vision of becoming an international hub for higher education.
Hon Chen commended Mr Chow for his outstanding performance during his tenure, and fully recognized his leadership and remarkable achievements. He added that the Council will establish a committee to initiate a global recruitment exercise on the appointment of the next Executive Director.
Media Contacts
Ms Claudia Lam
Senior Manager (Corporate Services)
Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications
Direct: 3658 0123
Email: claudialam@hkcaavq.edu.hk
Ms Winnie Ng
Executive Manager (Corporate Communications)
Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications
Direct: 3658 0251
Email: winnieng@hkcaavq.edu.hk
[Press Release] Announcement from the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications – Resignation of Mr Albert Chow, Executive Director

04 Aug 2025
Qualifications Register Facts and Figures for July 2025
The HKCAAVQ is appointed as the QR (Qualifications Register) Authority under the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Ordinance (Cap 592) to maintain the QR – the free web-based database carrying the qualifications recognised under the Qualifications Framework. The statistics of the QR for July 2025 is as below:
Qualifications Facts and Figures for July 2025

06 Sep 2024
Qualifications Register Facts and Figures for August 2024
The HKCAAVQ is appointed as the QR (Qualifications Register) Authority under the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Ordinance (Cap 592) to maintain the QR – the free web-based database carrying the qualifications recognised under the Qualifications Framework. The statistics of the QR for August 2024 is as below:
Qualifications Facts and Figures for August 2024


2025 APQN Academic Conference (AAC) and Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be co-hosted by the Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN) and Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) in Hong Kong SAR, China
2025-11-20 - 2025.11.23

Joining the New Journey of QR – QR Operators Briefing 2025
2025-03-14

Digitalisation for Green Future – QR Operators Briefing 2023
2023-12-04

HKCAAVQ attends Forum on Micro-credentials in Non-formal Learning held by HKMU LiPACE
2023-08-23

FSTE Conference 2023
2023-06-09

QFQR4U - QR Promotion Campaign 2022
2022-07-06 - 2022.12.31

HKCAAVQ Press Conference and Media Luncheon
2021-12-28 - 2021.12.28
NEWS

04 Mar 2026
Invitation to Tender for System Development of Hong Kong Digital Credentials Hub Project
Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic & Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) invites service providers to submit proposals for the system development of Hong Kong Digital Credentials Hub (HKDCHub) Project.
Please refer to the Request for Proposal (RFP) for details:
RFP Document
A briefing session will be conducted to provide interested service providers with an overview of the project requirements:
Date: 9 March 2026 (Monday)
Time: 2:30 pm
Venue: HKCAAVQ Office, 10 Siu Sai Wan Road, Chai Wan
Service providers wishing to attend should register via email (ofeliafok@hkcaavq.edu.hk) preferably on or before 6 March 2026 (Friday) to facilitate logistics arrangements.
Tender proposals must be prepared according to the guidelines provided in the RFP document and submitted on or before 13 April 2026 (Monday), 5:00pm.
For registration for the briefing, or any further information and clarifications, please contact:
Ms Ofelia Fok
Direct: (852) 3658 0250
Email: ofeliafok@hkcaavq.edu.hk
Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications

05 Jan 2026
Qualifications Register Facts and Figures for December 2025
The HKCAAVQ is appointed as the QR (Qualifications Register) Authority under the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Ordinance (Cap 592) to maintain the QR – the free web-based database carrying the qualifications recognised under the Qualifications Framework. The statistics of the QR for December 2025 is as below:
Qualifications Facts and Figures for December 2025

05 Dec 2025
Qualifications Register Facts and Figures for November 2025
The HKCAAVQ is appointed as the QR (Qualifications Register) Authority under the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Ordinance (Cap 592) to maintain the QR – the free web-based database carrying the qualifications recognised under the Qualifications Framework. The statistics of the QR for November 2025 is as below:
Qualifications Facts and Figures for November 2025


2025 APQN Academic Conference (AAC) and Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be co-hosted by the Asia-Pacific Quality Network (APQN) and Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ) in Hong Kong SAR, China
2025-11-20 - 2025.11.23

Joining the New Journey of QR – QR Operators Briefing 2025
2025-03-14

Digitalisation for Green Future – QR Operators Briefing 2023
2023-12-04

HKCAAVQ attends Forum on Micro-credentials in Non-formal Learning held by HKMU LiPACE
2023-08-23

FSTE Conference 2023
2023-06-09

Workshop on Preparation for Re-LPA [Webinar]
2022-12-01

Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Level 4 or above) [Webinar]
2022-10-20

Workshop on Preparation for LPA (QF Levels 1-3) [Webinar] [Full]
2022-09-15 - 2022.9.15

Workshop on Preparation for IE [Webinar] [FULL]
2022-09-13 - 2022.9.13

Briefing on HKQF and HKCAAVQ Accreditation [Webinar] [Full]
2022-09-13 - 2022.9.13

QFQR4U - QR Promotion Campaign 2022
2022-07-06 - 2022.12.31

HKCAAVQ Press Conference and Media Luncheon
2021-12-28 - 2021.12.28
NEWS

09 Feb 2026
Qualifications Register Facts and Figures for January 2026
The HKCAAVQ is appointed as the QR (Qualifications Register) Authority under the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Ordinance (Cap 592) to maintain the QR – the free web-based database carrying the qualifications recognised under the Qualifications Framework. The statistics of the QR for January 2026 is as below:
Qualifications Facts and Figures for January 2026

07 Nov 2025
Qualifications Register Facts and Figures for October 2025
The HKCAAVQ is appointed as the QR (Qualifications Register) Authority under the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Ordinance (Cap 592) to maintain the QR – the free web-based database carrying the qualifications recognised under the Qualifications Framework. The statistics of the QR for October 2025 is as below:
Qualifications Facts and Figures for October 2025

03 Jan 2025
Qualifications Register Facts and Figures for December 2024
The HKCAAVQ is appointed as the QR (Qualifications Register) Authority under the Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications Ordinance (Cap 592) to maintain the QR – the free web-based database carrying the qualifications recognised under the Qualifications Framework. The statistics of the QR for December 2024 is as below:
Qualifications Facts and Figures for December 2024








































