China's Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi, also known as HSK or the Chinese Proficiency Test, is a standardized state test developed by the HSK Center of Beijing Language and Culture University to determine the Chinese language level of non-native speakers of Chinese (foreigners, Chinese abroad and Chinese minorities). HSK exams are organized regularly throughout the year in China and other countries. An official certificate is issued to those who have received enough points.
Since 2015 Hutong School Shanghai is an authorized HSK center: students and professionals from all over the world test their Chinese language skills and obtain an HSK certificate at our school.
HSK: How Does It Work?
The HSK exam consists of six different levels :
Level | Description |
HSK Level 1 | Students are able to use very simple Chinese words and communicate, dealing with basic tasks in Chinese. |
HSK Level 2 | Students can communicate on everyday topics with which they are familiar. |
HSK Level 3 | Students can communicate about their daily, academic and professional life at a beginner level. They are also able to easily communicate when travelling through China. |
HSK Level 4 | Students can easily communicate in Chinese and speak fluently with the locals. |
HSK Level 5 | Students can read magazines and newspapers, as well as enjoy theater plays and films. They can also an oral presentation in Chinese. |
HSK Level 6 | Students can express themselves freely both orally and in written form in Chinese. |
Each level has a specific number of words that the student must know to pass the exam. Wondering how many words you need to know exactly? Do not worry, you don't need to learn them by heart. The learning curve is easier than you think!
HSK | Vocabulary | CLPS | CEF |
HSK Level 6 | Over 5,000 | Level 5 | C2 |
HSK Level 5 | 2,500 | C1 | |
HSK Level 4 | 1,200 | Level 4 | B2 |
HSK Level 3 | 600 | Level 3 | B1 |
HSK Level 2 | 300 | Level 2 | A2 |
HSK Level 1 | 150 | Level 1 | A1 |
Why take the HSK test?
To get into a university or school in China
To apply for an HSK scholarship
To be exempt from obligatory language courses
To get official recognition for professional purposes
For personal motivation and self-development: a personal goal often helps to study harder and be more focused
Take The HSK With Us!
Hutong School offers its students the chance to take an HSK exam every month.
Hutong School Shanghai is a recognized HSK center, accredited by the Hanban Institute. You can rely on our innovative teaching method: Hutong School students pass the HSK exams smoothly and easily!
Do not just take our word for it ... read the testimonials of our students!
HSK Preparation Classes
We offer monthly special HSK preparation lessons in all our schools to prepare our students for the exam. For each HSK level, we have a course and organize both private lessons and group lessons (average of 4 students per group).
Included:
10 hours of group or individual
Free subscription for Skritter
Learning materials
Mock exam
Learn more on our HSK course page.
HSK Course Schedule
Class Schedule: weekdays from 18h30 to 20h30 (2 weeks)
HSK preparation classes start two weeks before each HSK exam
HSK Schedule for 2019 | |||||
Exam date | Registration deadline | Result announcement | |||
Paper | Internet | Paper | Internet | ||
12-Jan | Sat | 16-Dec 2018 | 02-Jan | 19-Feb※ | 28-Jan |
24-Feb | Sun | 28-Jan | 14-Feb | 24-Mar | 11-Mar |
23-Mar | Sat | 24-Feb | 13-Mar | 23-Apr | 08-Apr |
14-Apr | Sun | 18-Mar | 04-Apr | 14-May | 29-Apr |
11-May | Sat | 14-Apr | 01-May | 11-Jun | 27-May |
16-Jun | Sun | 20-May | 06-Jun | 16-Jul | 01-Jul |
13-Jul | Sat | 16-Jun | 3-Jul | 13-Aug | 29-Jul |
17-Aug | Sat | 21-Jul | 7-Aug | 17-Sep | 2-Sep |
22-Sep | Sun | 26-Aug | 12-Sep | 22-Oct | 14-Oct※ |
13-Oct | Sun | 16-Sep | 3-Oct | 13-Nov | 28-Oct |
16-Nov | Sat | 20-Oct | 06-Nov | 16-Dec | 2-Dec |
1-Dec | Sun | 4-Nov | 21-Nov | 1-Jan 2020 | 16-Dec |
Added Internet Test (HSK) for 2019 | |||
Exam date | Registration deadline | Result announcement | |
10-Mar | Sun | 28-Feb | 25-Mar |
26-May | Sun | 16-May | 10-Jun |
29-Jun | Sat | 19-Jun | 15-Jul |
21-Jul | Sun | 11-Jul | 5-Aug |
26-Oct | Sat | 16-Oct | 11-Nov |
Use GlobalExam to continue practicing, the best online platform to prepare yourself for the HSK exam. Hutong School's partner GlobalExam will help you pass the exam! For more information go to our HSK Preparation Lessons page.
If you are interested in the HSK Preparation classes at Hutong School
or you have any other questions, please contact us
or call us in Beijing (+86) 10 8448 9799 or Shanghai (+86) 21 6095 8317!