Test Information | Registration Information | HSK Written Test Information | HSKK Chinese Proficiency Oral Test Information
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HSK-Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi is an international standardized exam used to determine the proficiency of Chinese language skills. This 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.
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HSK & HSKK REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Register online for the HSK and/or HSKK,
- 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*
| 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 has 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.