Test Information | Registration Information | HSK Written Test Information | HSKK Chinese Proficiency Oral Test Information
HSK-Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi is an international Chinese proficiency written exam for non-native Chinese speakers (six levels) and HSKK-Hanyu Shuiping Kouyu Kaoshi is a standardized Chinese language oral test (Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced levels). Applicants for Confucius Institute scholarships require a minimum score of 180 on the new HSK – Level 3 test and 60 on the HSKK – Elementary test.
UPCOMING HSK & HSKK CHINESE PROFICIENCY TESTS:
- HSK Written Test – Levels 2, 4, 6
Start time: 10:00 am - HSK Written Test – Levels 1, 3, 5
Start time: 1:30 pm - HSKK Speaking Test
Start time: 12:30 pm
– HSK and HSKK Informational flyer
– HSK and HSKK registration (PDF version) (Word version)
LOCATION:
East Building 129
George Mason University, Fairfax campus
Click here for driving directions to Mason Fairfax campus
REGISTER PERIODS:
January 17, 2019 – February 23, 2019 (Paper-based test)
January 17, 2019 – March 13, 2019 (Internet-based test)
http://www.chinesetest.cn/index.do
If you have difficulty registering or paying online, contact our office for assistance.
Orientation Session (optional):
Thursday, March 14, 2019 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Confucius Institute at George Mason University
East Building, Room 129
4400 University Drive, MS 6D9
Fairfax VA 22030
View sample tests:
http://www.chinesetest.cn/userfiles/CItest_HSK2014.jsp
http://www.chinesetest.cn/userfiles/CItest_HSKK2014.jsp
HSK & HSKK REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
To register online for the HSK and/or HSKK tests at George Mason University,
- Go to the Chinese Testing website (you will be instructed on how to log in): http://www.chinesetest.cn/index.do
- Input your data, upload your photo, and pay by credit card*
Note: if you have any problems registering, please call us at 703-993-7780 and we will be happy to walk you through the process.
* if your credit card payment will not go through online, you may send a check made payable to “George Mason University” with your completed registration form to:
Confucius Institute at Mason
East Building, Room 129
4400 University Dr., MS 6D9
Fairfax, VA 22030
- Registration form (PDF version) (Word version)
| Level | Test Description | Vocabulary | ||
| HSK1 | Examination candidates who reach HSK-Level 1 can understand and use simple words and sentences to fulfill specific communication needs and have a foundation for the further study of Chinese. (40 minutes) | 150 | ||
| HSK2 | Examination candidates who reach HSK-Level 2 can communicate simply and directly on daily topics they are familiar with. Level 2 have reached the advanced stage of beginner level. (55 minutes) | 300 | ||
| HSK3 | Examination candidates who reach HSK-Level 3 can complete basic communication tasks in daily life, study and work. If traveling in China, Level 3 can handle most communication tasks they encounter. (90 minutes) | 600 | ||
| HSK4 | Examination candidates who reach HSK-Level 4 can discuss a relatively wide range of topics in Chinese and are able to communicate with native speakers. (105 minutes) | 1,200 | ||
| HSK5 | Examination candidates who reach HSK-Level 5 can read Chinese newspapers and magazines, appreciate Chinese films and television, and are able to write and deliver a full speech. (125 minutes) | 2,500 | ||
| HSK6 | Examination candidates who reach HSK-Level 6 can easily understand what they read and listen and express themselves fluently in written and oral Chinese. (140 minutes) | 5,000+ |
HSKK CHINESE PROFICIENCY ORAL TEST:
HSKK (hanyu shuiping kouyu kaoshi) Chinese Oral Proficiency Test is a standardized exam for evaluating the spoken Chinese language ability of an individual whose first language is not Chinese. Three levels of the HSKK test are offered:
| Level | Test Description | Duration | ||
| HSKK-Elementary | Examination candidates should know a minimum of 200 vocabulary words | 17 minutes | ||
| HSKK-Intermediate | Examination candidates should know a minimum of 900 vocabulary words | 21 minutes | ||
| HSKK-Advanced | Examination candidates should know a minimum of 3,000 vocabulary words | 24 minutes |
All applicants for the one-year Confucius Institute scholarship or Chinese Government scholarship are required to take both the HSK and HSKK tests. A minimum score of 180 on the new HSK-Level 3 written test and 60 on the HSKK-Elementary oral test are required for consideration.