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What is DELTA Module 1 examination?

DELTA (Diploma in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Module 1 is a written examination which includes two 90-minute written papers with a 30-minute break between. It focuses on the background to teaching and learning English in a range of contexts.

About the Module 1

  • Understanding Language, Methodology and Resources for Teaching
  • More information please refer here

Examinations Date & Time

Exam date and time

Paper 1

  • Date: 03 June 2026 (Wednesday) 
  • Time *: 09:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. 

Paper 2

  • Date: 03 June 2026 (Wednesday)
  • Time *: 11:30 A.M. - 13:00 P.M.

* Hong Kong Local Time; Candidate shall arrive 30 minutes earlier for registration

Exam venue

British Council

Registration Cut-off Date (Time)

24 April 2026 09:00 A.M. (Hong Kong Time)

The above entry deadlines are also the payment deadlines. No entries will be accepted after the deadline. Exam arrangement will be released via e-mail.

For any enquiry, please contact our Customer Service representativeExaminations Date & Time

DELTA Registration Form

How to register

  • Complete your registration here.
  • Payment instruction will be sent to your email address in 2 business days.
  • We accept payment by credit card, Alipay (China), or WeChat Pay (China).
  • Please register by 24 April 2026 (09:00 A.M.).
  • Late applications will not be accepted.

DELTA Registration Form

We run on-demand service for various professional exams. We can accommodate your needs as per your institution’s request.

Some of the boards we work with are:

  • Association of Average Adjusters (AAA)
  • Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFA)
  • Institute of Financial Services (IFS)
  • Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
  • Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI)
  • National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH)

Exam timetable

Exams are normally held at the time specified by the school. Neither the British Council nor the candidates can make changes to the exam time. Please check with the school to suggest a date and time. Additionally, please remember that our registration form refers to Hong Kong local time, GMT+8.

Exam Schedule

Monday to Friday (Closed on Hong Kong Public Holidays)  

  • Morning Session: Starts at 10:00 a.m. and finishes by 1:00 p.m.; or
  • Afternoon Session: Starts at 2:00 p.m. and finishes by 5:00 p.m.

How much does it cost?

The exam fee covers the receipt, safe-keeping and return of the examination papers, provision of an examination room, invigilation and provision of laptops for computer-based tests. Please note that exam fee does not include fees charged by the exam board. Please contact exam board to discuss exam board fee accordingly.

If exam fee is responsible by exam board/ institution, we will contact the exam board/ institution to settle the exam payment.

If exam fee is responsible by candidate, please complete the Exams Request Form.

Number of Sessions (Monday to Friday only, excluding public holiday)

Cost

First Session (Not more than 3 hours, including break time between papers)

  • Morning Session: Starts at 10:00 a.m. and finishes by 1:00 p.m. ; or
  • Afternoon Session: Starts at 2:00 p.m. and finishes by 5:00 p.m.

HK$2,170 (new price for test dates on or after 1 April 2026: HK$2,280)

Each additional session on the same day

HK$1,730 (new price for test dates on or after 1 April 2026: HK$1,820)

 

How to register?

 

  • Inform the school or institution that you or your child would like the exam to be administered at British Council Hong Kong.
  • Once the school or institution has given their approval for you to take the exam with us, submit Exams Request Form.
  • We will contact the school or institution when we receive your exam request.
  • We will contact you for the payment, and to confirm your registration.

Access Arrangements

In most cases you will need to contact your examining board or university directly for a special need request. The examining board will contact the British Council about the arrangements and will inform you about the approval of your request. 

You can contact us for a special need request if you have registered with us for your exam. You will need to provide a medical certificate issued within the last two years at the time of registration.

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