Languages Chinese
HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test)
- Course Code
- SC484A
- Study mode
- Part-time
- Start Date
- To be advised
- Duration
- 0.5 hours to 3 hours
- Language
- Chinese (Exam instruction complemented with English)
HSK & HSKK test dates for Year 2021 are released. Please read sections "Programme Details" and "Apply" for application procedures and details. Links to different test levels are posted at the bottom of the page.
*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").
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.
HSK & HSKK 2021 SCHEDULE
application for may 2021
- TEST DATE: 15 MAY 2021, Saturday
- Application deadline: 19 March 2021
- Vacancies are limited on a "first-come, first-served" basis.
- The HSK Test is a paper-based test and is offered in Simplified Chinese.
|
Test Dates |
Enrolment Start Date |
Enrolment Deadline |
Available Test Types |
|
15 May 2021, Saturday |
January 2021 |
19 March 2021 |
Written (Levels 1-6)+ Speaking (Subject to availability) |
|
5 Dec 2021, Sunday |
Sep 2021 (tbc) |
Mid-Oct 2021 (tbc) |
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 |
For candidates who possess knowledge of 150 commonly used Chinese characters and understand the corresponding grammatical structure |
Approximately 40 minutes |
|
2 |
Listening and Reading |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
For candidates who possess knowledge of 200 commonly used Chinese words |
Approximately 17 minutes |
|
Intermediate |
(1) Listen and Repeat, (2) Look and Say, |
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 |
For candidates who possess knowledge of 3,000 commonly used Chinese words |
Approximately 24 minutes |
- 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.
Application Form Download Application Form
Enrolment MethodMore details, please visit the HSK test webpages listed below.
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