The 2020 Joint Examination for Overseas Chinese Students from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan is scheduled to take place from August 3rd to 4th, 2020. Candidates are advised to prepare in advance according to the epidemic prevention and examination requirements of their chosen examination area. The WorldWay Immigration Group sincerely wishes all candidates success in entering prestigious universities!
The Joint Examination for Overseas Chinese Students, officially known as "The Joint Examination for Overseas Chinese and Students from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan in the People's Republic of China", is a national unified examination policy established by four ministries of China: the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Public Security, and the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council. It aims to meet the aspirations of overseas Chinese and students from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan to pursue higher education in mainland China, providing them with opportunities to enroll in mainland universities.
Overseas Chinese students are defined as students who hold Chinese nationality, and whose parents must have obtained long-term or permanent residency in a foreign country, meeting certain residency duration requirements. They can participate in the unified Joint Examination for Overseas Chinese Students, allowing them to enter domestic prestigious universities with lower scores.
So, why is the "Joint Examination for Overseas Chinese Students" considered a shortcut to the college entrance examination?
Fewer subjects and relatively lower difficulty
The difficulty of the Joint Examination for Overseas Chinese Students is lower compared to the regular college entrance examination in China. The examination questions are formulated by the Examination Center of the Ministry of Education according to relevant examination outlines, consisting of 70% basic knowledge and 30% comprehensive application.
Subjects for science examinations: Chinese, Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry (Biology is not tested);
Subjects for liberal arts examinations: Chinese, Mathematics, English, History, Geography (Political Science is not tested).
Each subject has a full score of 150 points, and each examination category has a full score of 750 points.
Low admission scores: 400 points easily gains admission to key universities such as 985/211
According to the admission scores of 2019, some institutions had scores around 400 points, while ordinary institutions had scores around 300 points, and arts and sports institutions had scores around 200 points.
In the list of universities participating in the national joint recruitment in 2019, there were a total of 336 undergraduate institutions! Most of the admission scores for key universities such as 985 and 211 were around 400 points, with some of the list as follows:
Overall, the Joint Examination for Overseas Chinese Students is simpler than the regular college entrance examination, with advantages such as fewer subjects, easier questions, lower admission scores, and higher admission rates. Because of this, in recent years, more and more parents have realized the importance of educational planning—preparing educational plans in advance not only alleviates anxiety about their children's education but also helps children achieve a leap forward, providing more choices in life and achieving a remarkable turnaround in their lives.
So, when is it appropriate to start planning for identity? Early planning for educational immigration is better than late; parents need to start planning four years before their children enter university, achieving identity transformation through immigration. Interested families can obtain permanent residency in corresponding countries through investment immigration programs such as purchasing property in Greece, the Portugal Golden Residence Permit Program, or purchasing property in Spain, meeting the necessary conditions to participate in the Joint Examination for Overseas Chinese Students and gain admission to domestic prestigious universities with lower scores.
Since having an overseas identity can allow one to attend a good university, why not let your child take a "shortcut"? Start planning for your child early and take action now. Hesitation may lead to tightening policies that were originally advantageous, turning a previously simple and convenient shortcut into a complicated path. Good immigration programs do not wait for anyone. For more details, please contact: Mainland China: 400-138-2929 Hong Kong: (852)2802 8798.