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HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test)
- Course Code
- SC484A
- Study mode
- Part-time
- Start Date
- 06 Dec 2020 (Sun)
- Next intake(s)
- 05-2021
- Duration
- 0.5 hours to 3 hours
- Language
- Chinese (Exam instruction complemented with English)
Application for HSK & HSKK Tests on 6 Dec 2020 (Sun) now opens for application. For more details, please refer to the URL links of different HSK levels (See "Apply").
*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 webpage updates.
For queries, please contact hkpeac@hkuspace.hku.hk with your application details.
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 2020 SCHEDULE
New applications for DEC 2020
- TEST DATE: 6 DEC 2020, SUNDAY
- Application deadline: 16 OCT 2020 (FRIDAY)
- Vacancies are limited on a "first-come, first-served" basis.
- The HSK Test is a paper-and-pen based exam and offered in Simplified Chinese version only.
|
Test Dates |
Enrolment Start Date |
Enrolment Deadline |
Available Test Types |
|
9 May 2020 (ENDED) |
March 2020 |
20 Mar 2020 |
Written (Levels 1-6)+ Speaking (Subject to availability) |
|
6 Dec 2020 (Sunday) |
1 Sep 2020 |
16 Oct 2020 (Fri) |
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 and Simplified Chinese test is offered.
|
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 |
Listen and Repeat; Listen and Answer; and Speak Your Answer |
For candidates who possess knowledge of 200 commonly used Chinese words |
Approximately 17 minutes |
|
Intermediate |
Listen and Repeat; Look and Say; and Speak Your Answer |
For candidates who possess knowledge of 900 commonly used Chinese words |
Approximately 21 minutes |
|
Advanced |
Listen and Retell; Read The Paragraph; and Speak Your Answer |
For candidates who possess knowledge of 3,000 commonly used Chinese words |
Approximately 24 minutes |
Application Form Download Application Form
Enrolment MethodMore details, please visit the HSK test webpages listed below.
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