PICCKS Student Scheme 2026/27 × STAR aims to encourage continuous self-directed learning, help students consolidate knowledge, and enhance learning effectiveness. By combining the rich assessment resources of the STAR platform, students can earn PICCKS points while completing learning tasks. Through STAR’s “Student Self-selected Assessments,” students may choose assessment tasks and learning resources in Chinese Language, English Language, and Mathematics according to their interests, abilities, and learning progress.
After completing a task, students can view their performance report immediately. Each task can be attempted more than once, and the system keeps the most recent three records. Students who achieve the required score on their first submission will earn PICCKS points and become eligible for the Star of Stars, Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards, as well as other individual awards under the scheme.
Target
Hong Kong primary and junior secondary students (with an EdCity student account)
Schedule
The programme will be conducted in two phases during the PICCKS Student Scheme 2026/27 year. Students may participate and accumulate points throughout the year:
- Phase 1: 1 October 2026 to 31 January 2027
- Phase 2: 1 February 2027 to 31 May 2027
*New assessment tasks are expected to be released in late October 2026 and late March 2027.
Participation Process
Participants must complete the following during the PICCKS Student Student Scheme 2026/27:
your EdCity Account
Self-selected Assessments"#
and Assignments
Points
Subject Categories
Students are required to log in to the website using their EdCity student account to complete the exercises / assessment tasks.
STAR Scoring Method
STAR Student Self-selected Assessments – Chinese Language:
| Point(s) | Scoring Method |
|---|---|
| 1 point | Complete a student resource activity, such as an interactive exercise, a game, or an animation. |
| 2 points |
Complete a Chinese Language reading or listening assessment task with an overall correct percentage of
60% or above
✱
.
✱ Writing and speaking assignments are not included.
|
| 5 points | Complete a multimodal reading assessment task with an overall correct percentage of 30% or above. |
STAR Student Self-selected Assessments – English Language
| Point(s) | Scoring Method |
|---|---|
| 1 point | Complete a student resource activity, such as an interactive exercise, a game, or an animation. |
| 2 points |
Complete a English Language reading or listening assessment task with an overall correct percentage of
50%
✱
。
✱Writing and speaking assignments are not included.
|
| 5 points | Complete a multimodal reading assessment task with an overall correct percentage of 50% or above. |
STAR Student Self-selected Assessments – Mathematics
| Point(s) | Scoring Method |
|---|---|
| 1 point | Complete a student resource activity, such as an interactive exercise, game, or animation. |
| 2 points |
Complete a Mathematics assessment task with an overall correct percentage of 60% or above. (For primary students)
Complete a Mathematics assessment task with an overall correct percentage of 50% or above. (For junior secondary students) |
PICCKS Scoring Method
| Scoring Method | Positive Mindset & Values | Knowledge and Skills | |
| Earn STAR point (1 point) | Students can earn PICCKS points by completing different tasks or activities in the program. | ||
| Earn STAR point (2 points) | |||
| Earn STAR point (5 points) | |||
Program Notes
Program details are subject to the latest announcements on the website.
Please note that the program content is subject to change, and EdCity reserves the right to make final decisions on all arrangements.
Enquiries
About the program:
katarina.but@hkecl.net
3527 7133
Technical Support:
info@edcity.hk