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HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test)
- Course Code
- SC484A
- Study mode
- Part-time
- Start Date
- To be advised
- Next intake(s)
- 12-2023
- Duration
- 0.5 hours to 3 hours
- Language
- Chinese
- Enquiries
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Programme Overview
Highlights
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. The test is opened for public application.
New HSK+HSKK Test Arrangement: https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/jba5bixw2Me09YHjqqEZUw
Programme Details
HSK & HSKK SCHEDULE
*NEW HSK & HSKK ARRANGEMENT (from JAN 2023) *
As announced by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation, starting January 2023, all exam takers of HSK levels 3 to 6 are required to take the corresponding HSKK exams on the same exam date in one sitting:
- HSK level 3 applicants must also the HSKK Primary Level (Beginner) (初級) oral test;
- HSK level 4 applicants must also take the HSKK Intermediate Level (中級) oral test;
- HSK level 5 and level 6 applicants must also take the HSKK Advanced Level (高級) oral test.
Results for both the written and oral tests will be reported together (i.e. show on the same report).
Official announcement from CTI-汉考国际 (in Chinese): https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/jba5bixw2Me09YHjqqEZUw
- Vacancies are open for public applications, but limited on a "first-come, first-served" basis.
- HKU SPACE offered the HSK test in the form of paper-based test (PBT) and is printed in Simplified Chinese.
- Internet (iBT)/computer/home based test is NOT offered.
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Test Dates |
Enrolment Start Date |
Enrolment Deadline |
Available Test Types |
|
14 May 2023 (SUN) |
February 2023 |
31 March 2023 |
|
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3 Dec 2023 (SUN) |
July 2023 |
Extended to 26 October 2023 (Thursday) |
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**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 |
5400 |
Grade Five |
C2 |
|
HSK Level 5 |
4000 |
Grade Five |
C1 |
|
HSK Level 4 |
2000 |
Grade Four |
B2 |
|
HSK Level 3 |
1000 |
Grade Three |
B1 |
|
HSK Level 2 |
500 |
Grade Two |
A2 |
|
HSK Level 1 |
300 |
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 level (i.e. Primary level) |
HK$360 |
*3:40 pm (after HSK Level 3) |
|
*Intermediate level |
HK$460 |
*11:25 am (after HSK Level 4) |
|
Advanced level |
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 |
For candidates who possess knowledge of 300 commonly used Chinese characters and understand the corresponding grammatical structure |
Approximately 40 minutes |
|
2 |
Listening and Reading |
For candidates who possess knowledge of 500 commonly used Chinese characters and understand the corresponding grammatical structure |
Approximately 55 minutes |
|
3 |
Listening, Reading and Writing |
For candidates who possess knowledge of 1,000 commonly used Chinese characters and understand the corresponding grammatical structure |
Approximately 90 minutes |
|
4 |
Listening, Reading and Writing |
For candidates who possess knowledge of 2,000 commonly used Chinese characters and understand the corresponding grammatical structure |
Approximately 105 minutes |
|
5 |
Listening, Reading and Writing |
For candidates who possess knowledge of 4,000 commonly used Chinese characters and understand the corresponding grammatical structure |
Approximately 125 minutes |
|
6 |
Listening, Reading and Writing |
For candidates who possess knowledge of 5,400 commonly used Chinese characters and understand the corresponding grammatical structure |
Approximately 140 minutes |
Speaking Test (HSKK)
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Level |
Content |
Targeted Candidates |
Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Beginner |
(1) Listen and repeat, (2) Listen and reply, (3) Answer the questions |
For candidates who possess knowledge of 200 commonly used Chinese words |
Approximately 17 minutes |
|
Intermediate |
(1) Listen and repeat, (2) Picture description, (3) Answer the questions |
For candidates who possess knowledge of 900 commonly used Chinese words |
Approximately 21 minutes |
|
Advanced |
(1) Listen and Repeat, (2) Read aloud, (3)Answer the questions |
For candidates who possess knowledge of 3,000 commonly used Chinese words |
Approximately 24 minutes |
- Refer to the test duration for each HSK test level.
Fee & Entry Requirements
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.
- No computer/Internet based test is offered.
- Please refer to application details in webpages of respective HSK test levels.
Apply
Application FormDownload Application Form
Registration Form & Parent Consent Form (Print as appropriate)
More details, please visit the HSK test webpages listed below.
Payment MethodFor more details, please visit the HSK test webpages listed below, or search for "HSK" on the HKU SPACE home page.
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