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Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) - Basic

The HSK Chinese Proficiency Test was established by the HSK Center of Beijing Language and Culture University under the supervision of the Ministry of Education. HSK Basic is a standardized test designed for beginners and is most appropriate for those who have acquired 400-3,000 basic Chinese words and the corresponding rules of grammar. The certificate of HSK Basic serves as a requirement to enter a college or university in China and as a reference for employers to assess job applicants' Chinese language proficiency.


Structure

HSK Basic is a 140 multiple-choice item, which is divided into three subtests:

  • Listening; 50 items (35 minutes)
  • Sentence structure; 40 items (40 minutes)
  • Reading; 50 items (60 minutes)


Results

Score ranges from 0–300. Candidates who have obtained more than 100 points are awarded the following grades/levels of proficiency:

  • Grade C - Level 1 – 100-154 points
  • Grade B – Level 2 – 155-209 points
  • Grade A – Level 3 – 210-300 points


Validity

The HSK certificate has permanent validity, whereas the grade received, as certification for foreign students to enter a college or university in China, is valid for two years (beginning from the date when the test session is administered).


Current information about examination dates, places and fees can be found on the following website:

Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi test