GDUFS Practical Assessment Application Notice | Generated by AI
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The provided document is a notice from Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS) regarding the application process for the 2026 first-half-year practical assessment courses in self-study examinations, targeted at social candidates (non-full-time students). It outlines key details such as application timelines, fees, requirements, and reminders. Below is a full English translation of the document, structured to match the original for clarity. I’ve translated it accurately while maintaining the formal tone. After the translation, I’ll provide a brief explanation of its content.
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies 2026 First-Half-Year Practical Assessment Course Application Notice - For Social Candidates
Solemn Statement:
- Our university has not cooperated with any off-campus organizations to offer practical assessment tutoring classes.
- Our university’s practical assessments have not authorized any third-party institutions to handle proxy registrations or applications. Please check the notice on our university’s official website and apply according to the requirements.
Dear Candidates:
In accordance with the plans of the Provincial Examination Office and our university, the application arrangements and requirements for the 2026 first-half-year Guangdong University of Foreign Studies Self-Study Examination Practical Learning Component Assessment (hereinafter referred to as “practical assessment”) are announced as follows:
I. 1. Application Time: December 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – December 30, 2025, 11:00 AM.
- Payment Time: December 23, 2025, 3:00 PM – December 30, 2025, 5:00 PM (Failure to pay by the deadline will be regarded as automatic forfeiture of this application).
During the application process, please apply honestly and fill in your personal information and professional course details truthfully. No refunds will be given for incorrect or duplicate applications.
II. Examination Time: April 25-26, 2026 (For specific examination times for each subject, please refer to Attachment 1).
III. Examination Location: Guangdong University of Foreign Studies Baiyunshan Campus (No. 2 Baiyun Avenue North, Guangzhou City).
IV. Application Method: For application conditions, please refer to Attachment 1; for the application operation process, please refer to Attachment 2.
V. Examination Fees: In accordance with the “Notice from the Guangdong Provincial Development and Reform Commission and Guangdong Provincial Department of Finance on Regulating Administrative Fees for Education Examinations in the Province’s Education Departments and Related Matters” (Yue Fa Gai Jia Ge [2022] No. 442), the fee for non-graduation thesis (design) practical learning component examinations is 150 yuan per person per subject per attempt.
VI. Examination Syllabus: The examination syllabi for practical assessments in each major can be queried on the homepage of the Guangdong University of Foreign Studies College of Higher Continuing Education (Open) website under the “Self-Study Examination Services” section. URL: https://jxjy.gdufs.edu.cn/info/1072/18889.htm
VII. Examination Documents: Please bring a valid ID card and the Candidate Information Summary Form to attend the exam on time (you must carry the original ID card and a printed paper version of the Candidate Information Summary Form; electronic versions are invalid under any circumstances. Please log in to the Guangdong Province Self-Study Examination Management System in advance to print the Candidate Information Summary Form yourself; no printing services will be provided on-site on the exam day). Bringing electronic documents, expired documents, or documents where the information does not match the application details will result in denial of entry to the exam.
VIII. Exam Room and Seat Number Query: One week before the exam, log in to the college’s official website (URL: https://jxjy.gdufs.edu.cn/index.htm) to check the notice, and follow the guidelines in the notice to query specific details such as exam room number, seat number, and other related exam information and precautions.
IX. Score Query: Scores will be announced in the Qida application system in late May. Passing scores (and above) can be queried by logging into the Guangdong Province Self-Study Examination Management System yourself in mid-June.
X. Warm Reminders:
- The application notice for graduation theses/business survey reports will be released in a separate document.
- All candidates must carefully fill in their personal email address and verify its accuracy to avoid issues with receiving subsequent notices.
- Starting from the first half of 2026, all majors under the auspices of Guangdong University of Foreign Studies will fully implement the new examination plan for practical assessment course applications.
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies Higher Education Self-Study Examination Office
December 19, 2025
Explanation
This document is an official announcement informing social candidates (individuals not enrolled as full-time students) about how to apply for practical assessment components of self-study exams at GDUFS. These assessments are part of Guangdong’s self-study higher education system, focusing on hands-on or practical skills rather than theoretical knowledge. Key points include strict timelines for application and payment (late December 2025), exam dates in April 2026, a fee of 150 yuan per subject, and requirements for documents like ID and printed forms. It emphasizes honesty in applications, warns against unauthorized third parties, and directs candidates to official websites for syllabi, processes, and updates. Attachments (not provided here) detail specific subjects, conditions, and steps. The notice also highlights a shift to a new exam plan starting in 2026. Overall, it’s designed to ensure a smooth, fair process and prevent scams or errors. If this relates to an exam question or preparation, note that candidates should prepare based on the syllabi linked, bring proper ID, and check for updates on the specified websites.