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Students with at least 14 points from the best six subjects in one sitting of HKCEE can apply to their own or linked schools (Stage I) or apply to other schools on August 8 (Stage II).

Those satisfying minimum A-level entry requirements should apply to their own or linked schools on August 9 (Stage III) or apply to other schools on August 12 (Stage IV).

The registration of all these students (Stage I - IV) will be done on the day they apply.

Students who still have not secured an S6 place after Stages I to IV can apply for central allocation at eight specified centres on August 13 (Stage V).

Results of central allocation will be displayed at specified centres and district education offices at 9 am on August 17. Successful candidates should register with schools before 1 pm that day.

Students meeting the minimum A-Level requirements but are unable to secure an S6 place after the completion of Stage V may be able to get one at the beginning of the school year because some successful students may decide not to take up their places.

A list of these vacancies will be displayed and updated weekly at all district education offices up to the end of September. Applications should be made to these schools direct but admission will be entirely at the discretion of the school authorities.

Details on the five stages will be available at the Education Department's 24- hour automatic telephone enquiry system on 2891 0088 one day before each stage.

Students are also welcome to contact officers of the district education offices for assistance.

A central hotline at enquiries telephone numbers 2782 7037 to 2782 7039 or 2782 7340 will be set up from tomorrow to August 17 to provide students with advice or clarification about admission procedures, and to handle any complaints.

An educational counsellor will offer assistance to students with emotional problems at the department's Careers Education Centre at Room 206, Mong Kok Government Offices at 30 Luen Wan Street, Mong Kok, during the opening hours of the centre from tomorrow to August 12.

Students can also contact the educational counsellor on 2712 7958.

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