Four young inmates have met the general entrance requirements for local universities in this year’s Diploma of Secondary Education, the Correctional Services Department announced today.

They are among 14 young inmates from Sha Tsui Correctional Institution (STCI), Pik Uk Correctional Institution and Lai King Correctional Institution who received their exam results today. They took a total of 86 examination papers and obtained level 2 or above in 80 of them, or 93% of the papers taken.

One candidate at STCI scored 22 marks in five subjects, including level 5 in Economics and Physics, and “Attained” in Citizenship & Social Development.

The exams sat included the four core subjects of Chinese Language, English Language, Mathematics and Citizenship & Social Development, as well as two electives, namely Economics and Tourism & Hospitality Studies.

STCI Superintendent Chan Man-yat encouraged inmates to maintain a proactive and positive attitude to meet the challenges ahead.

The department provides education to help inmates below the age of 21 gain accredited qualifications and develop positive values with the hope that they can further their studies, find jobs and reintegrate into society after release.