Chinese Language Certificates / Tests

GENERAL LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATES / TESTS

The following are listed according to level of difficulty:

Level 2 (elementary):

HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) Chinese Proficiency Test - HSK Basic

Background information: The HSK Chinese Proficiency Test was established by the HSK Centre of Beijing Language and Culture University and is designed for foreign nationals, overseas Chinese and Chinese from national minorities. Candidates attempting the HSK Basic should know a minimum of 400 Chinese words and the basics of grammar. The certificate comprises three levels, Level A being the most advanced and equivalent to HSK Elementary-Intermediate Level C. The test comprises listening comprehension, reading comprehension and grammar. The HSK Basic (Level A ) is accepted as a Chinese language entrance requirement by Chinese universities and colleges.

Test Sites / Results / Dates: The test can be taken at examination centres in China and abroad and results are usually available within two months.

For further information please contact:

Beijing Language and Culture University
HSK Center
Mr Hengli Peng
15, Xueyuan Road
Beijing, Haidian District 100083
China
Tel.: +86-10-623 171 50 / 623 17531-2685,2672
Fax: +86-10-623 110 37

Level 3 (intermediate):

HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) Chinese Proficiency Test - HSK Elementary-Intermediate

Background information: The HSK Chinese Proficiency Test was established by the HSK Center of Beijing Language and Culture University and is

designed for non-native speakers of Chinese, overseas Chinese and Chinese from national minorities. Candidates attempting this exam should know between 2000 and 5000 Chinese words. The certificate comprises three levels, Level A being the most advanced. This test comprises listening comprehension; reading comprehension; grammar and cloze test. The HSK Elementary-Intermediate is accepted as a Chinese language entrance requirement by Chinese universities and colleges (undergraduate students).

Test Sites / Results / Dates: The test can be taken at examination centres in China and abroad and results are usually available within two months.

For further information please contact:

Beijing Language and Culture University
HSK Center
Mr Hengli Peng
15, Xueyuan Road
Beijing, Haidian District 100083
China
Tel.: +86-10-623 171 50 / 623 17531-2685,2672
Fax: +86-10-623 110 37

Level 5 (advanced):

HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) Chinese Proficiency Test - HSK Advanced

Background information: The HSK Chinese Proficiency Test was established by the HSK Centre of Beijing Language and Culture University and is designed for foreign nationals, overseas Chinese and Chinese from national minorities. The HSK Advanced Test comprises listening comprehension; reading comprehension; grammar; cloze test; speaking and writing.

Test Sites / Results / Dates: The test can be taken at examination centres in China and abroad and results are available within two months.

For further information please contact:

Beijing Language and Culture University
HSK Center
Mr Hengli Peng
15, Xueyuan Road
Beijing, Haidian District 100083
China
Tel.: +86-10-623 171 50 / 623 17531-2685,2672
Fax: +86-10-623 110 37