Languages Chinese

HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test)

Course Code: SC484A

Study mode: Part-time

Start Date: 05 Dec 2021 (Sun)

Duration: 0.5 hours to 3 hours

Language: Chinese (Exam instruction complemented with English)

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Deadline on 18 Sep 2021 (Sat)

Enquiries: 3762 0805

2548 7027

hkpeac@hkuspace.hku.hk

【APPLICATION OPENS: HSK & HSKK Tests (DEC 2021)】
Application for the Dec 2021 HSK & HSKK tests are now opened. Please refer to sections "Programme Details" and "Apply" for application procedures. Links to different test levels are posted at the bottom of the page.

EXAM DATE: 5 DEC 2021, SUNDAY

Application deadline: 18 Sep 2021

To apply, please visit any HKU SPACE enrolment centre in person with all required forms and a recent colour photograph (mandatory). Latest information will be updated on the school's respective HSK & HSKK test level webpages.

*SPECIAL NOTE*
As the pandemic situation is still fluid, the exam could be subjected to changes accordingly if necessary. Notifications will be sent to all candidates via email, SMS messages, and also on this webpage.

For queries, please contact hkpeac@hkuspace.hku.hk with your application details. Please refer to the URL links of different HSK levels (See "Apply").

Highlights

The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK), operated by the Chinese Testing International (wholly-owned by Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters, a non-governmental public institution affiliated with the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China), is a national standardized test to assess the Chinese language proficiency of non-native speakers.

For more information on HSK and Chinese Testing International, please visit:
http://www.chinesetest.cn

For application, please apply directly in person/by post with HKU SPACE.

Programme Details

HSK & HSKK 2021 SCHEDULE

applications for Dec 2021

TEST DATE: 5 DEC 2021, SUNDAY
Application deadline: 18 SEP 2021, SAT
Vacancies are limited on a "first-come, first-served" basis.
The HSK Test offererd is a paper-based test and is offered in Simplified Chinese. Online/computer/home based test is NOT offered.

Test Dates	Enrolment Start Date	Enrolment Deadline	Available Test Types
15 May 2021, Saturday (ended)	January 2021	19 March 2021	Written (Levels 1-6)+ Speaking (Subject to availability)
5 Dec 2021, Sunday (now open)	Aug 2021	18 Sep 2021	Written (Levels 1-6)+ Speaking (Subject to availability)

The test schedule could be subjected to changes due to unforeseeable circumstances. Applicants will be notified by SMS/email and website updates. Please apply with your regular email and contact number.

The HSK consists of two independent parts, which are written test and speaking test; written test ranges from Level 1 to Level 6 and the speaking test is divided into HSKK (Beginner), HSKK (Intermediate) and HSKK (Advanced).

The following table depicts a comparison between the HSK and the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages and The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF):-

HSK	Vocabulary	Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages	The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF)
HSK Level 6	Over 5000	Grade Five	C2
HSK Level 5	2500	Grade Five	C1
HSK Level 4	1200	Grade Four	B2
HSK Level 3	600	Grade Three	B1
HSK Level 2	300	Grade Two	A2
HSK Level 1	150	Grade One	A1

Test Fees and Start Time

Written Test

Level	Fee (includes postage)	Start Time
1	HK$260	1:30 pm
2	HK$360	9:00 am
3	HK$460	1:30 pm
4	HK$560	9:00 am
5	HK$760	1:30 pm
6	HK$860	9:00 am

Speaking Test (HSKK)

Level	Fee (includes postage)	Start Time
Beginner	HK$360	4:30 pm
Intermediate	HK$460	4:30 pm
Advanced	HK$560	4:30 pm

HSK TEst format & targeted candidates

Written Test

Note: Only paper-based test is offered. The test will be conducted and printed in Simplified Chinese.

Level	Content	Targeted Candidates	Duration
1	Listening and Reading (40 Questions)	For candidates who possess knowledge of 150 commonly used Chinese characters and understand the corresponding grammatical structure	Approximately 40 minutes
2	Listening and Reading (60 Questions)	For candidates who possess knowledge of 300 commonly used Chinese characters and understand the corresponding grammatical structure	Approximately 55 minutes
3	Listening, Reading and Writing (80 Questions)	For candidates who possess knowledge of 600 commonly used Chinese characters and understand the corresponding grammatical structure	Approximately 90 minutes
4	Listening, Reading and Writing (100 Questions)	For candidates who possess knowledge of 1,200 commonly used Chinese characters and understand the corresponding grammatical structure	Approximately 105 minutes
5	Listening, Reading and Writing (100 Questions)	For candidates who possess knowledge of 2,500 commonly used Chinese characters and understand the corresponding grammatical structure	Approximately 125 minutes
6	Listening, Reading and Writing (101 Questions)	For candidates who possess knowledge of 5,000 commonly used Chinese characters and understand the corresponding grammatical structure	Approximately 140 minutes

Speaking Test (HSKK)

Level	Content	Targeted Candidates	Duration
Beginner	(1) Listen and Repeat, (2) Listen and Answer, (3) Speak Your Answer (27 Questions)	For candidates who possess knowledge of 200 commonly used Chinese words	Approximately 17 minutes
Intermediate	(1) Listen and Repeat, (2) Look and Say, (3) Speak Your Answer (14 Questions)	For candidates who possess knowledge of 900 commonly used Chinese words	Approximately 21 minutes
Advanced	(1) Listen and Retell, (2) Read The Paragraph, (3) Speak Your Answer (6 Questions)	For candidates who possess knowledge of 3,000 commonly used Chinese words	Approximately 24 minutes

Entry Requirements

- This is a paper-based test. Test-takers (esp. applicants for higher levels) are required to have knowledge of written Chinese to take the HSK tests.