# The British Nationality (Hong Kong) (Selection Scheme) Order 1990, Paragraph 15: Proficiency in the English language


An applicant shall either–
(a) be allocated 50 points if he has obtained a Grade E level (or higher) in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education examination in English (Syllabus A) or a pass in any examination in English which the Governor considers for the purposes of this scheme to be equivalent to that level; or
(b) be allocated 50 points if he has obtained a Grade A level in the British Nationality Scheme English Language Proficiency Test or 25 points if he has obtained a Grade B level in that examination.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1990/2292/schedule/paragraph/15 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/british-nationality-hong-kong-selection-scheme-order-1990/schedule/paragraph-15
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