What is HSK?
The HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) test is an international standardised exam and China's only official test which rates Mandarin Chinese language proficiency for non-native speakers. It is open to foreign students, overseas Chinese, and members of ethnic minority groups in China, and provides the global standard for Chinese language proficiency from beginner to advanced level.
It also provides a concrete demonstration of your ability to prospective employers, foreign institutions and other international organizations.
The test is administered by Chinese Testing International Co Ltd (CTI), a professional international Chinese education and examination service that is affiliated with the Center for Language Education and Cooperation and a member of Chinese Plus.
See table below for more information about HSK test.
|
Level |
Duration (minutes) |
Total Score |
Passing Score |
|
HSK 1 |
40 |
200 |
120 |
|
HSK 2 |
55 |
200 |
120 |
|
HSK 3 |
90 |
300 |
180 |
|
HSK 4 |
105 |
300 |
180 |
|
HSK 5 |
125 |
300 |
180 |
|
HSK 6 |
140 |
300 |
180 |
What are the benefits of obtaining an HSK certificate?
The HSK is an internationally recognized qualification in Mandarin Chinese. The HSK is similar to TOFEL or IELTS and widens your future employment opportunities in multinational companies. An HSK qualification also gives you opportunities to pursue scholarships or a study placement at a top Chinese university.
How do I register HSK tests with Liverpool Confucius Institute?
The University of Liverpool Confucius Institute is an Official HSK Test Centre and holds the HSK Test offline, in-person, paper-based according to the Hanban HSK Test schedule.
1) Purchase the correct HSK Mandarin test.
2) Once you have made the purchase, email lci@liverpool.ac.uk to confirm the payment and fill in the HSK Registration Form to complete.
3) Contact Mr Hua Zhang by email Hua.Zhang@liverpool.ac.uk and copy lci@liverpool.ac.uk to make an appointment to verify your passport and complete the HSK Test registration process.
The next test date is 16 October and registration deadline is 15 September. See Test at LCI 2023 Updated at LCI.
If you have any questions, please email lci@liverpool.ac.uk or ring us on 0151 795 0552.
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