Languages Chinese

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

Application Forms
Share
- Facebook
- Linkedin
- Youtube
- Email
Print
Leaflet

Deadline on 26 Oct 2023 (Thu)

Enquiries: 3762 0805

2548 7027

hkpeac@hkuspace.hku.hk

How to Apply

Deadline for application of HSK & HSKK tests (3 Dec 2023, Sun) extended to 26 Oct 2023 (Thursday). Please refer to "Programme Details" for details.

【*NEW* HSK & HSKK Test Arrangement (starting from Year 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.

Specific arrangements are as follows:
HSK level 3 applicants must take the HSKK Primary Level (Beginner) (初級) oral test;
HSK level 4 applicants must take the HSKK Intermediate Level (中級) oral test;
HSK level 5 and level 6 applicants must take the HSKK Advanced Level (高級) oral test.

Results for both the written and oral exams will be reported together. Official announcement from CTI-汉考国际 (in Chinese): https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/jba5bixw2Me09YHjqqEZUw

Please refer to sections "Programme Details" and "Apply" for application procedures. Please refer to the links of different HSK test levels for details at the bottom of the webpage.

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.

Enquiry: hkpeac@hkuspace.hku.hk

*SPECIAL NOTE: COVID-19 Control Measures*
The exam could be subjected to changes accordingly if necessary. Notifications will be sent to all candidates via email, SMS messages, and also will be updated on the HKU SPACE related webpage.

Programme Overview

Highlights

The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) is operated by the Chinese Testing International (CTI, 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. It is an international standardized test to assess the Chinese language proficiency of non-native speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives.

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.

Test Dates

Enrolment Start Date

Enrolment Deadline

Available Test Types

14 May 2023 (SUN)

February 2023

31 March 2023

HSK Levels 1 - 6 (Written test)
HSKK Speaking tests

3 Dec 2023 (SUN)

July 2023

Extended to 26 October 2023 (Thursday)

HSK Levels 1 - 6 (Written test)
HSKK Speaking tests

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 (40 Questions)	For candidates who possess knowledge of 300 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 500 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 1,000 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 2,000 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 4,000 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 5,400 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 reply, (3) Answer the questions (27 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 (14 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 (6 Questions)	For candidates who possess knowledge of 3,000 commonly used Chinese words	Approximately 24 minutes

Duration

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.