Chinese Proficiency Test(HSK)
The new HSK test was launched by Hanban in an effort to better serve Chinese language learners. The test is the result of coordinated efforts by many experts from different disciplines including Chinese language teaching, linguistics, psychology and educational measurement. The new exam combines the advantages of the original HSK while also taking into consideration the recent trends in Chinese language training by conducting surveys and making use of the latest findings in international language testing.
HSK1
HSK (Level I) assesses test takers’abilities in the application of everyday Chinese. It is the counterpart of the Level I of the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages and the A1 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF). Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level I) can understand and use very simple Chinese phrases, meet basic needs for communication and possess the ability to further their Chinese language studies.
I. Test Target
The HSK (Level I) is intended for students who have studied Chinese for a semester (half an academic year), with 2-3 class hours in each week. These students have mastered 150 commonly used words and basic grammar patterns.
II. Test Content
HSK (Level I) test is made up of listening comprehension and reading comprehension sections and contains a total of 40 items.
The test will last for 40 minutes in total (including 5 minutes in which the test takers fill in personal information).
III. Results Certificate
For the HSK (Level I), three results will be provided including listening, reading and total. The test taker must score at least 120 points total to be considered passing.
As a Chinese language certificate for foreign students’entry into Chinese colleges, the results of the HSK are valid for two years (beginning from the test date).
HSK2
The HSK (Level II) assesses test takers’abilities in the application of everyday Chinese. It is the counterpart of the Level II of the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages and the A2 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF). Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level II) have an excellent grasp of basic Chinese and can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
I. Test Target
The HSK (Level II) is intended for students who have studied Chinese for two semesters (an academic year), with 2-3 class hours in each week. These students have mastered 300 commonly used words and related grammar patterns.
II. Test Content
The HSK (Level II) test is made up of listening comprehension and reading comprehension sections and contains a total of 60 items.
The test will last for a total of 55 minutes (including 5 minutes in which the test takers fill in personal information).
III. Results Certificate
For the HSK (Level II), three results will be provided including listening, reading and total. The test taker must score at least 120 points total to be considered passing.
As a Chinese language certificate for foreign students’entry into Chinese colleges, the results of the HSK are valid for two years (beginning from the test date).
HSK3
The HSK (Level III) assesses test takers’abilities in the application of everyday Chinese. It is the counterpart of the Level III of the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages and the B1 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF). Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level III) can communicate in Chinese at a basic level in their daily, academic and professional lives. They can manage most communication in Chinese when travelling in China.
I. Test Target
The HSK (Level III) is intended for students who have studied Chinese for three semesters (one and a half academic years), with 2-3 class hours in each week. These students have mastered 600 commonly used words and related grammar patterns.
II. Test Content
The HSK (Level III) test is made up of listening comprehension, reading comprehension and writing sections and contains a total of 80 items.
The test will last for 90 minutes in total (including 5 minutes in which the test takers fill in personal information).
III. Results Certificate
For the HSK (Level III), four results will be provided including listening, reading, writing and the total. The test taker must score at least 180 points to be considered passing.
As a Chinese language certificate for foreign students’entry into Chinese colleges, the results of the HSK are valid for two years (beginning from the test date).
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How to register for online HSK Test?
1. Link this website http://liveclass.chinesecio.com/Public/index.html,Click the red zone to sign in。(P1)
2. Open http://liveclass.chinesecio.com/hsk/ (P2)
3. Fill in the personal information (P3)
4. Registration is completed,please close the browser。
5. Link this website again http://liveclass.chinesecio.com/hsk/,click on the sign up process,to see the following interface。(P4)
6. Click the red zone to enter the registration page,According to the network of the Confucius institute Online registration time to click on sign up immediately(P5)
7. If registered and logged in will directly enter oneself for an examination into the page,as shown in。(P6)The Code please write:O5931
8. Upload photos(P7)
9. Comfirm the registration information and click confirmation(P8)
10. Pay online
Four choices of payment:
① E-currency payment
② Union pay card payment
③ Pal-pay International payment
④ Network marketing business offline payment
The first and the second mode of payment will be applied only in China,the third type of payment method is suitable for the overseas payment,the fourth payment applies to no bank card users,by the promoter after the charge transfer to network of Confucius institute Online provide account。
11.Payment information(P9)