With the implementation of the new senior secondary education system, the academic requirement for applying the Tourist Guide Pass and Tour Escort Pass will be revised from “Form 5 graduates” to “secondary school graduates” starting from 1 July 2012.

The definition of “secondary school graduates” is as follows:

1. Completion of Form 5 or Year 11 under the old secondary education system (5-2-3 education system) of Hong Kong or the British-style education system; or
2. Completion of Senior Secondary 3 or the 12th Grade under the new secondary education system (3-3-4 education system) of Hong Kong or the US-style education system.

For enquiries, please contact the TIC Industry Training Department on 2807-1199.