Qualifying Examinations

There are two different Qualifying Examinations:

1. Estate Agents Qualifying Examination (EAQE)
   
2. Salespersons Qualifying Examination (SQE)

A candidate who passes the EAQE may apply for either an estate agent’s or a salesperson’s licence.  A candidate who passes the SQE can apply for a salesperson’s licence only.  Successful candidates must submit their licence applications within 12 months of the date of issuance of the examination result slips; otherwise, results will be invalid for licensing purposes.

The Qualifying Examinations are administered by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority.  Both EAQE and SQE are in multiple-choice format.  Candidates can choose either English or Chinese question book.

EAQE

1. The format of the EAQE will be as follows:
   Part I: 30 questions (carries 60 marks)
   Part II: 20 questions, based on one or two case studies (carries 40 marks)
   
2. To pass the examination, candidates must pass both Part I and Part II. The pass mark is *60%.
   
3. The duration of the examination will be 3 hours.
   
4. The examination fee is HK$600. (with effect from August 2011 EAQE, the examination fee will be increased to HK$700).

SQE

1. The format of the SQE will be as follows:
   Part I: 40 questions (carries 80 marks)
   Part II: 10 questions, based on one or two case studies (carries 20 marks)
   
2. To pass the examination, candidates must pass both Part I and Part II. The pass mark is *60%.
   
3. The duration of the examination will be 2 hours 30 minutes.
   
4. The examination fee is HK$400. (with effect from June 2011 SQE, the examination fee will be increased to HK$450).

The EAQE is held four times a year and the SQE is held six times a year.  For the schedule of the Qualifying Examinations, please click here.

For topics which may be examined please refer to the Estate Agents Qualifying Examination Syllabus or the Salespersons Qualifying Examination Syllabus.

If you are planning to take the EAQE or SQE, please read the content of the Examination Handbook carefully for it provides the essential information that candidates should pay attention to such as the registration-related matters, examination format and syllabus, passing requirement, examination regulations, sample questions and answers etc.

The Examination Handbook will be provided free-of charge to candidates on registration for the examination.  It is also on sale for HK$30 at the following locations:

* Please note that the pass mark of 60% is subject to review by the EAA from time to time. Any change to the pass mark will be announced on this website.