Diploma of College Foundation Studies
Diploma of College Foundation Studies
ARRANGEMENTS OF CLASSES AND EXAMINATIONS
UNDER TYPHOONS AND RAINSTORMS
I. Arrangement of Classes
“Amber” or “Red” Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued
If an “Amber” or “Red” Rainstorm Warning Signal is in force before class hours, students are expected to come to classes provided that it is permissible under the prevailing traffic and weather conditions. If it is issued in the middle of the day, classes will continue.
“Black” Rainstorm Warning Signal or/and Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above is/are issued/hoisted / “Extreme Conditions” is in place
| Arrangements of Classes (See Note) | |
|---|---|
| Classes in progress |
“Black” Rainstorm Warning Signal:
Typhoon Signal No. 8 / “Extreme Conditions”:
|
| Between 6:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. |
Classes starting before 1:00 p.m. will be cancelled. (Example: a 2-hour class which runs from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. will be cancelled.) |
| Between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. |
Classes starting before 6:00 p.m. will be cancelled. (Example: a 2-hour class which runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. will be cancelled.) |
| After 3:00 p.m. | Classes starting after 3:00 p.m. will be cancelled. |
II. Arrangement of Examinations
“Amber” or “Red” Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued
Examinations will be held as scheduled when an “Amber” or “Red” Rainstorm Warning Signal is in force. However, students should be allowed to sit for make-up examinations if they cannot attend examinations owing to bad weather conditions.
“Black” Rainstorm Warning Signal or/and Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above is/are issued/hoisted / “Extreme Conditions” is in place
| Arrangements of Examinations (See Note) | |
|---|---|
| Examinations in progress |
Examinations will continue until the completion of the sessions. |
| Between 6:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. |
Examinations starting at or before 1:30 p.m. will be postponed. (Example: a 2-hour examination which runs from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. will be postponed.) |
| Between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. |
Examinations starting at or before 6:00 p.m. will be postponed. (Example: a 2-hour examination which runs from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. will be postponed.) |
| After 3:00 p.m. | Examinations starting after 3:00 p.m. will be postponed. |
Forecast on Issuing of Typhoon Signal No. 8:
If the Hong Kong Observatory announces that Typhoon Signal No. 8 will be issued at a prescribed period of time, classes/examinations which fall within that period will be cancelled/postponed.
Notes
(i) Please refer to the CIE webpage for programmes of the College of International Education.
(ii) The above arrangements do NOT apply to the following:
| - | Applied Learning (ApL) Courses (Please refer to the announcements made by the Education Bureau). |
| - | Corporate training/commissioned courses (Please refer to notices or webpages of individual courses). |
(iii) Announcements made by the Education Bureau do NOT apply to the School.
September 2023
Public and School Holidays (Up to Dec 2025)
Classes will be suspended on:
| Public Holidays: |
1 May 2025 5 May 2025 31 May 2025 1 Jul 2025 1 Oct 2025 7 Oct 2025 29 Oct 2025 25 and 26 Dec 2025 |
| School Holidays: |
6 Oct 2025 (only evening class will be suspended) 24 Dec 2025 (only evening class will be suspended) 31 Dec 2025 (only evening class will be suspended) |
| Telephone : | 3411 5428 |
| Fax : | 3411 5484 |
| Email : | scedcfs@hkbu.edu.hk |