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Terms & Conditions Application / Enrolment Course Cancellation, Transfer & Refund Policy Guideline for Participants Continuing Education Fund (CEF) Course 1.1. Application Important Notes Applications for courses will be accepted up to three days before the commencement of each course unless otherwise specified. It is advisable to register well in advance as places are limited. Applications will be handled on a first-come first-served basis. EXCEL reserves the right to accept or reject any application. 1.2. Enrolment and Payment Methods When enrolling for a course, applicants should provide accurate names (as shown on your HKID card), postal addresses, contact telephone numbers, and email addresses. Applications can be made by a representative, however, the applicant's name and contact details must be accurately presented at the time of enrolment so that EXCEL can verify course participant identity, and contact the participants in the case of any class changes. Details of enrolments and payments channels: 1.3. Course Discount A discount may be offered to the following applicants: 10% offer • JoyYou card and Senior citizen card holders • Holders of registration card for people with disabilities • Card holders of Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers • Participants who enrol within Early Bird Discount period 20% offer • Full-time students (16 or above ) The discount is only applicable to such card holders themselves. The card holders cannot enrol on behalf of other parties with the discount offers. The discount is not applicable to courses which specified "no discounts available". The discount is not applicable to CEF courses. Each of the offers stated above cannot be used in conjunction with other discount offers. EXCEL reserves the right to a final decision in case of any disputes. Have a Question? Contact Us

DSE Applied Learning Practical Skills for DSE Success Introduction Applied Learning (ApL) courses are elective subjects within the senior secondary curriculum that emphasises practical learning in professional and vocational fields, combining theory and practice. The HKAPA has been promoting arts education in Hong Kong by offering two performing arts programmes, The Essentials of Theatre Arts and Taking a Chance on Dance , as elective subjects for ApL since 2010. These introductory programmes provide an overview of dance and theatre arts for S.4 to S.6 students who are interested in pursuing performing arts in their future studies and career. Since 2016, both programmes have been registered as Qualifications Framework level 3 Certificate Programmes, and EXCEL has been delegated to operate them since September 2022. Study Programme / DSE Applied Learning / Applied Learning Course The Essentials of Theatre Arts More Information Applied Learning Course Taking a Chance on Dance More Information

DSE Applied Learning Practical Skills for DSE Success Applied Learning Course Taking a Chance on Dance Taking a Chance on Dance is one of the Applied Learning (ApL) courses offered to senior secondary students as an elective subject within the senior secondary curriculum. This course focuses on the aesthetic aspect of dance by engaging students in ta holistic experience as people, dancers and makers of dance through the “Three Key Learning Processes: Performing, Creating and Appreciation”. It involves learning to perform and create dance, learning to appreciate and appraise dance, and using dance to support cognitive learning. The course also provides an all-around training to students, in developing their creativity and imagination, and on the other hand enhancing their interpersonal relations and self-confidence. This course is conducted in Chinese. Enquiries For enquiries, please contact the ApL team at 6090 3412 or email at apl.excel@hkapa.edu Starting from 23 February 2026, students can apply for the Applied Learning courses offered by HKAPA through their secondary schools. For more details about the courses, please refer to the link below: [Click Here] Cohort 2026 – 28 Student Selection Arrangement Applicants will be invited to undergo a student selection process to ascertain their eligibility for the programme. The audition schedule will be announced via the Education Bureau platform or applicant’s secondary school. In the meantime, please pay attention to the following selection arrangements and fill in the required information: Selection Procedure Online Questionnaire Applicants are required to submit an online questionnaire form, which includes: Personal Information; Preference(s) on class day and time; A Dance Study Experience Form (if applicable); and A Other Performance Experience Form (if applicable). Online Questionnaire Link (Chinese version only; applicants will have to sign in their Google account in order to submit the form) 2. Face-to-Face Audition Applicants are required to attend a face-to-face audition on either 2 May or 9 May 2026 (Saturday) . The audition schedule will be announced via the Education Bureau platform or applicant’s secondary school. Applicants are advised to arrive the registration venue 30 mins before the scheduled time. Registration venue: Lobby, 3/F, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts The audition includes: Physique test movements; Dance combination; Improvisation When attending the audition, applicants must comply to the dress code listed below: Slim-fit outfits, e.g. leotard; Neat and tidy hair; Barefoot or wearing socks; and Loos-fitting outfits, jeans, and any accessories are NOT allowed. More options on ApL... Applied Learning Course The Essentials of Theatre Arts More Information Cohort 2025 – 27 Timetable Phase 1: September 2025 - May 2026 [Download] Phase 2: To be announced Phase 3: To be announced Cohort 2024 – 26 Timetable Phase 1: September 2024 - May 2025 [Download] Phase 2: August 2025 [Download] Phase 3: September 2025 - January 2026 [Download] Notes for Learning Progress Report [As at 2025/11/30]