The annual Gaokao always brings a sense of tension. As someone who has also participated in the Gaokao, I deeply empathize. The success of one's children is the expectation of every family, and entering a good university is the hope for which every student strives. The scene of thousands of students crossing the single-plank bridge of the exam touches countless hearts. So, is there an opportunity to easily enter a prestigious university? The Joint Entrance Exam for Overseas Chinese Students is here to help you, assisting you in easily opening the doors to domestic universities!
The Joint Entrance Exam for Overseas Chinese Students, fully titled the "Joint Entrance Examination for Overseas Chinese, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Students for Admission to Regular Higher Education Institutions in the People's Republic of China," is a specialized entrance exam designed by the Ministry of Education of China specifically for overseas Chinese and students from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan. It aims to fulfill the desire of these students to return to the Chinese mainland for higher education and provides them with opportunities to enroll in mainland universities.
Who is eligible to participate in the Joint Entrance Exam for Overseas Chinese Students?
Registration Qualifications
Those who have attained a high school graduation level (equivalent to the sixth year of secondary school) and meet one of the following registration conditions may apply:
① Candidates from Hong Kong or Macao holding a permanent resident identity card of Hong Kong or Macao and a "Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents."
② Candidates from Hong Kong or Macao holding a non-permanent resident identity card of Hong Kong or Macao and a "Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents."
③ Candidates from Taiwan holding a "Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents";
④ Overseas Chinese candidates must have obtained long-term or permanent residency in a foreign country and have a record of actual residence abroad for at least 2 years within the last four years (as of the end of the registration period). (Residing abroad for a full 9 months in a year counts as one year; continuous residence is not required. The calculation rule for a year is: a calendar year, or the past year from the registration deadline. Two years totaling 18 months cannot be directly counted as two years; each year must be calculated separately. Studying abroad or working abroad on official business cannot be considered as permanent settlement.) At the time of registration, the candidate must hold a notarized certificate or authentication (in Chinese or English) of having obtained long-term or permanent residency in a foreign country issued by an embassy or consulate of the People's Republic of China, as well as a passport of the People's Republic of China. Overseas Chinese candidates must register and take the exam at test centers in Shanghai, Fujian, or Guangzhou; test centers in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Macao do not accept registrations from overseas Chinese candidates.
The documents held by the candidate must be within their validity period.
Advantages of the Joint Entrance Exam for Overseas Chinese Students
1. The questions are very simple: The difficulty of the exam paper is far lower than that of the regular domestic Gaokao paper.
2. Low admission scores: The admission threshold for the exam is far lower than the admission score for the regular domestic Gaokao.
3. Language advantage: This exam is set up for overseas Chinese children who have never attended school in China, making it easy for students born and raised domestically.
4. Almost no competition: The number of applicants each year is limited, and it is separate from the regular Gaokao enrollment quotas for universities, with no competition.
5. Guaranteed fallback: If the score is insufficient, one can apply for preparatory courses, which only requires one extra year compared to a normal undergraduate program.
To participate in the Joint Entrance Exam for Overseas Chinese Students, in addition to the aforementioned eligible students from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, one must first become an overseas Chinese to participate as an overseas Chinese candidate. Simply put, one must first immigrate and obtain long-term residency, permanent residency, or citizenship in another country. Currently, the United States, Canada, and other countries have immigration policies. Immigration to European countries such as Greece, Malta, and Portugal is also very popular, and one can quickly obtain long-term or permanent residency cards in these countries. Commonwealth countries such as Dominica and Saint Lucia also have fast-track citizenship programs.
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