HSK Test Prep Course
HSK knows as Hanyu shuiping Kaoshi or Chinese language Profiency Test is an international standardized exam taken by non-native speakers(including foreign students, overseas Chinese people and members of ethnic minority groups in China). The new HSK is an international standardized exam that tests and rates Chinese language proficiency. It assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives. It is administered by Hanban. The test is comprised of three sections: Reading, Writing and Listening. Each section is worth 100 points. There is no writing section for HSK levels 1 and 2, therefore those have a maximum of 200 points.
I. Test Structure
The HSK tests consist of Written Test and HSK Speaking Test(HSKK), which are taken separately. Written Tests include HSK (Level 1), HSK (Level 2), HSK (Level 3), HSK (Level 4), HSK (Level 5) and HSK (Level 6). The HSK Speaking Test(HSKK) includes HSKK (Primary Level), HSKK(Intermediate Level) and HSKK (Advanced Level). HSKK is conducted in the form of audio recording.
Written Test | Oral Test |
HSK (Level 6) | HSK(advanced) |
HSK (Level 5) | |
HSK (Level 4) | HSK(intermediate) |
HSK (Level 3) | |
HSK (Level 2) | HSK(beginner) |
HSK (Level 1) |
II. Test Levels
The following table shows the corresponding relationship between the HSK levels and the International Chinese Language Proficiency Standards and the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
Level |
Vocabulary |
International Chinese Language proficiency Standards |
The Common European Framework of Reference |
HSK (Level 6) |
5000 and above |
Level 5 |
C2 |
HSK (Level 5) |
2500 |
C1 |
|
HSK (Level 4) |
1200 |
Level 4 |
B2 |
HSK (Level 3) |
600 |
Level 3 |
B1 |
HSK (Level 2) |
300 |
Level 2 |
A2 |
HSK (Level 1) |
150 |
Level 1 |
A1 |
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III. Test principles
The new HSK follows the principle of "combining examination and teaching". The test design is closely combined with the current situation of international Chinese teaching and teaching materials, with the purpose of "promoting teaching through examination" and "promoting learning through examination".
The new HSK pays more attention to the objective and accurate evaluation and the development of candidates' Chinese application ability.
The new HSK sets clear test objectives, so that candidates can improve their Chinese language application ability in a planned and effective way.
IV. Test Purpose
The new HSK continues the orientation of the original HSK general (or common) Chinese proficiency test and towards adult Chinese language learners. Its performance can meet multiple needs:
1. It provides reference for college enrollment, class teaching, course exemption and credit granting.
2. To provide reference for the employment, training and promotion of staff.
3. It provides reference for Chinese learners to understand and improve their Chinese application ability.
4. To provide reference for relevant Chinese teaching company and training institutions to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching or training.
V. Score Report
Candidates will receive a HSK score report issued by Hanban within 3 weeks after the test.