STEP Mathematics is a well-established mathematics exam designed for candidates on questions that are similar in style to undergraduate mathematics. STEP is used by the University of Cambridge as the basis for conditional offers. Other universities sometimes ask candidates to take STEP as part of their offer – in such cases, the university can advise on which papers to take.
From 2021, STEP 1 will no longer exist and only STEP 2 and STEP 3 will remain.
If you were planning to take STEP 1 as part of your university application, please check with your chosen university to see which alternative option(s) they will accept.
The exam consists of up to two three-hour paper-based exam: STEP 2 and STEP 3. Candidates are usually required to sit either one or two of the exams, depending on the requirements of the universities they have applied to.
- Exam date : STEP 2 - 11 June 2025 (Wednesday)
STEP 3 - 16 June 2025 (Monday)
- Exam time : 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Hong Kong time) (to be confirmed)
- Exam venue : To be confirmed in the exam confirmation email
- Registration deadline: 28 April 2025 (Monday) 23:59 (Hong Kong time) with payment settled
If you require access arrangement, you must complete your registration with us no later than 17 April 2025 (Thursday) 23:59 (Hong Kong time).
- Registration has to be completed before Cambridge Assessment’s registration deadline as no late entry is accepted. Application is only considered successful after an entry number is provided by British Council.
- Registration link: https://www.eventsforce.net/britishcouncil/7693/home
- For any enquiry, please contact our Customer Service representative by phone (852 2632 9800) or email (examinations@britishcouncil.org.hk). Please note, your registration is not completed until you have made the payment.