We accept requests from UK universities, institutes and candidates to administer their university admission tests at specified times of the year. 

Below is a list of admission tests we currently administer on behalf of UK universities:

STEP Mathematics is a well-established mathematics examination designed to test candidates on questions that are similar in style to undergraduate mathematics. It is used by the University of Cambridge, the University of Warwick and Imperial College London. Other universities sometimes ask candidates to take STEP. STEP Mathematics is now run by OCR and can be taken here at British Council Hong Kong. We remain a test centre for STEP (HK001).

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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.

Examinations Date & Time

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. For more information, please visit the OCR website.

Exam date  STEP 2: 4 June 2026
STEP 3: 10 June 2026
Exam time 16:00 to 19:00 (Candidate shall arrive 30 minutes before for registration)
Exam venue British Council
Registration Cut-off Date (Time)

30 April 2026 (23:59)

Test Takers with Access Arrangement request: 17 April 2026 (23:59)

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 representative. 

Online Registration Instructions

  •  Complete your registration and payment online here.
  • We accept payment by credit card, Alipay (China), or WeChat Pay (China).
  • Please register by 30 April 2026 (23:59).
  • If you require access arrangements, please complete your registration by 17 April 2026 (23:59).
  • Late applications will not be accepted.

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Fees and Terms of Payment

  • Fees: Please refer to the online registration form.
  • Terms of Payment: All the fees can be paid by candidates in HKD through the online registration form. All fees must be paid no later than deadline indicated above.

Refund and Cancellation

  • No refund or cancellation is allowed.
  • No refund will be provided if you are absent from the exam or late for the exam.
  • In the event of exam cancellation due to a typhoon, natural disaster, or any other reason beyond our control, British Council will makes appropriate announcement via email.

Result

  • Information about the exam results will be sent to candidates via e-mail.

 Q1: What is the UCAS ID (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service ID)?

  • The UCAS ID is the application number issued to an applicant when they register for university admission in the UCAS system for the current admission cycle.
  • When applying for entrance tests organized by Cambridge Assessment Admissions Testing, please make sure that the UCAS ID you provide is accurate. If the UCAS ID is incorrect or missing, the universities you have applied to will not be able to receive your test results.
  • If you do not have a UCAS ID, please enter "NOT AVAILABLE / I don't have UCAS ID". Please note that without a UCAS ID, universities will not be able to obtain your test results.

Q2: How long are the test results valid?

  • The test results are only valid for the admission cycle in which the test was taken. For more details, please visit the OCR official website.

Q3: If I plan to apply to university next year, can I take this year’s test?

  • Yes, you may. However, you must register again to take the test next year. For details, please visit the OCR official website.

Q4: What should I do if there is a test schedule conflict?

  • If you have registered for another exam (for example, an exam administered by Cambridge Assessment International Education) that conflicts with your test time, our test centre will not be able to adjust your test schedule. Please check your schedule carefully before enrolling.
  • If the conflict results from your own registration choices or occurs because you registered at different test centres, our test centre will not process any rescheduling requests.
  • Any losses, damages, or liabilities resulting from such scheduling conflicts must be borne solely by the candidate. The test centre assumes no responsibility for compensation or other legal claims.

Q5: What should candidates under 18 pay attention to?

  • For candidates under 18, registration must be completed with the assistance of a parent, legal guardian, or legal representative.
  • Carefully read the Child Protection Policy provided in the online registration system.
  • Complete the Parental Consent Form section in the test registration form, ensuring all information is correct.
  • Indicate how the minor candidate will leave the venue.
  • On the test day, the candidate’s parent, legal guardian, or legal representative must present to the invigilator a copy of the passport and relevant documents used during registration for verification.

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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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