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The official language examinations HSK and HSKK

HSK (written) and HSKK (oral) are standardised language examinations that test the Chinese language skills of Chinese learners. The examination is held in certified examination centres worldwide. As an internationally recognised standard test, the function of the HSK examination is similar to the "Test of English as a Foreign Language" (TOEFL) for the English language.

The written HSK test and the oral HSKK test are held independently of each other.

Test design and structure

The HSK test (written) consists of six levels. The HSKK test (oral) is divided into three levels: Beginner, intermediate and advanced.

HSK levelvocabularyHSKK level
6over 5000advanced
52500
41200intermediate
3600
2300beginner
1150

Examination requirements

HSK level 1: The examinee is able to understand and use simple expressions and sentences.

HSK level 2: The examinee is able to manage everyday situations easily. The target group of this examination is people who have already completed the beginner level of Chinese as a foreign language.

HSK level 3: The examinee is able to understand the content of familiar situations in the subject areas of work, school, leisure etc.

HSK level 4: The examinee is able to discuss various topics in Chinese, and to communicate spontaneously and flexibly. Talking to native speakers is possible without great effort.

HSK level 5: The examinee is able to read Chinese newspapers and magazines, watch Chinese films without major problems, and give a speech in Chinese.

HSK level 6: Anyone who passes the sixth level of the HSK examination can easily understand almost everything they read or hear, and can express themselves spontaneously, fluently and precisely.

The certificate

As an internationally recognised standard test, the HSK examination has a function that is similar to the "Test of English as a Foreign Language" (TOEFL) for English or the "Japanese Language Proficiency Test" (JLPT) for Japanese.

The HSK certificate therefore serves as:

  • Evidence of sufficient Chinese language skills for admission to professional studies
  • Evidence of eligibility for a graduate programme at a university in China after attainment of an academic degree
  • A prerequisite for exemption from language courses in China
  • A recognised qualification in the job market
  • Objective feedback about your current language level
  • A prerequisite to be a recognised Chinese interpreter in China (advanced level) 

The certificate is valid for an unlimited period, the examination report for a period of two years from the date of the examination. Duplicates of this certificate, e.g. for job applications, can be ordered online for a fee within two years, from "Chinese Testing International" (http://www.chinesetest.cn).

Information about the examination process

Only the following items can be brought with you to the examination room:

  • Identity card
  • Admission ticket
  • Lead pencil (no ballpoint pens!), eraser, ruler

Each part of the examination (listening/reading/writing) has its own time limit. During the specified time only the corresponding sections of the test can be worked on, not other sections. Test documents are the property of the HSK centre. At the end of the examination all test documents must be collected in full.

Office address

Konfuzius-Institut München e.V.
Gleichmannstraße 10
81241 München-Pasing

Telephone +49 89 23785861
(Mo to Fr: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm)
info(at)konfuzius-muenchen.de

Bank details

Konfuzius-Institut München e.V.
Hypo Vereinsbank München
IBAN: DE13700202700666599330 
BIC: HYVEDEMMXXX

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