Online Workshop

HSK Test

HSK Mandarin Test - Delivered by Liverpool Confucius Institute (LCI).

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 test.

2) Download and complete the HSK application form.

3) Email Hua.Zhang@liverpool.ac.uk (copy in lci@liverpool.ac.uk) and attach your completed HSK test registration form and a colour scan of your passport's photo page.

If you are unable to provide us with a scan of your passport, you are welcome to bring it to the LCI and we will copy it for you. 

Please see our LCI HSK Test Schedule below for full details of examination dates in 2024.

If you have any questions, please email hua.zhang@liverpool.ac.uk and lci@liverpool.ac.uk or ring us on 0151 795 0552.

HSK Test Schedule

2024 Schedule of Chinese Proficiency Test at LCI

Chinese Proficiency Test Paper-based (HSK)

 

Date

Registration Deadline

Score Announcement

1

15 January

13 Dec 2023

20 Feb

2

22 April

21 Mar

28 May

3

24 June

22 May

22 Jul

4

22 July

21 Jun

21 Aug

5

18 November

16 Oct

16 Dec

 

Examination fee for HSK (Written Test)

Level

HSK1

HSK2

HSK3

HSK4

HSK5

HSK6

Individuals

20

30

40

50

60

70

Students

15

25

35

45

55

65

(Please enclose a photocopy of your student-card)

 

 

Youth Chinese Test Paper-based (YCT)

 

Date

Registration Deadline

Score Announcement

1

5 February

3 Jan

11 Mar

2

13 May

12 Apr

12 Apr

3

21 October

19 Sept

11 Nov

 

Examination fee for YCT

Level

YCT1

YCT2

YCT3

YCT4

Fee

5

10

20

25

 

 

 

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