Before registration, please make sure that your system and environment meet the test requirements.
The test takers are required to prepare a computer and a mobile phone/tablet. The computer will be used to type the answers and the mobile phone/tablet will be used to proctor the test.
1. A computer running Windows 7/10.
(1) Mac OS operating systems are not supported, and Mac computers/laptops are not recommended.
(2) Screen resolution should be 1366*768 or above.
(3) High-definition PC camera (built-in or external; 300,000 pixels or above); the room should be well lit to ensure clear images.
(4) The device should be equipped with wired earphone, which the sound is clear and the sound insulation effect is good. For HSK Oral Test, the earphone should be equipped with a microphone with clear sound playing, good sound insulation and reception effect.
Note: The test itself cannot be conducted on mobile devices such as mobile phones, tablets, etc., Bluetooth devices, external USB storage devices, such as USB drives and wireless receivers, are not allowed during the test.
2. Mobile phone with camera:
monitoring software should be downloaded onto the phone as directed by the test center.
(1) The test taker should enter the designated meeting room one hour before the test starts, placing the mobile phone one meter behind them and slightly to the left or the right, so that the proctor can see both the computer screen and the test taker.
(2) The proctor will undertake a 360-degree inspection of the test environment through the invigilating software.
(3) The test taker should switch the mobile devices on flight mode with WiFi connected.
(4) The mobile phone should be fully charged to ensure normal operation for the full duration of the test.
3.Network bandwidth should be 20M and speed 150KB/s or above.
During the test, please close other unrelated applications and use the direct connection network to enter the test.
4.The test should be undertaken in a closed, separate room to ensure there is no disturbance.
The test may not be taken in any open environment, for example, parks, Internet cafés, restaurants etc.. All hardware and equipment that will be used for the test should be placed in plain sight on the desk. This should include no item that is not being used for the test. No other people may enter the test room during the test. The test result shall be rendered invalid if the test taker is seen to violate any of these regulations.
5.Cross-boarder registration is seen as a violation.
Test takers must confirm to be at the local country when taking an IBT(At Home) on the day of the test. Once cross-border registration is found, the test result shall be rendered invalid.
6.Test takers from certain countries are required to take both HSK and HSK Oral Test. The corresponding level is as follow:
HSK level 3 corresponds to primary oral test
HSK level 4 corresponds to intermediate oral test
HSK level 5 and 6 correspond to advanced oral test
7. Please be sure to confirm whether you meet all the conditions as above before the test registration.
If the test environment, equipment and other conditions are found insufficient or unmatched as above after the registration and the payment, the test service fee will not be refunded.
Note
(1) It is not allowed to record the test questions, either on paper and/ or in any other way.
(2) With an aim to guarantee the safe operation of the test, test centers may ask for some personal details or documents, for example name, photo, or other information, and make audio- and video-recordings of the test.
We will only store (local servers) and use these types of personal information to the extent permitted by law.
