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Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) - Advanced

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 Advanced is designed for candidates who have mastered 5,000-8,000 Chinese words and certain rules of grammar. The certificate of HSK Advanced 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 Advanced is a 120-item written test including multiple-choice, matching, gap-filling and writing Chinese characters tasks.
The exam is divided into five subtests:

  • Listening; 40 items (25 minutes)
  • Reading; 40 items (40 minutes)
  • Cloze test; 40 items (40 minutes)
  • Composition (30 minutes)
  • Oral test (10-20 minutes)


Results

  • Grade C- Level 9 – 280-339 points
  • Grade B- Level 10 – 340-399 points
  • Grade A- Level 11 – 400-500 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