The Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) Chinese: 汉语水平考试, translated as the Chinese Proficiency Test, is the standardized test of Standard Chinese language proficiency conducted by Ministry of Education China for non-native speakers such as foreign students and overseas Chinese. It is the only language test required while foreigner apply tertiary study or working visa to China.
HSK Test currently has 6 levels : HSK Level 1 & 2 (Beginner Level) / HSK Level 3 & 4 (Intermediate Level) / HSK Level 5 & 6 (Advance Level). It also have a speaking test, named Hanyu Shuiping Kouyu Kaoshi (HSKK) Chinese : 汉语水平口语考试. HSKK has 3 levels, the Primary Level, the Intermediate Level and the Advance Level
Currently in Malaysia, there are 9 test sites under our management where public can register and have their HSK test. There are also public schools, international schools, private schools and language centre that authorized by us to conduct HSK test and preparation courses for their students.
HSKK Test Structure : Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced
First of all, what is HSKK ? HSKK aka “Hànyǔ shuǐpíng kǒuyǔ kǎoshì (汉语水平口语考试)” is not only the "Speaking Section" of HSK, it is a separate test. Starting from Year 2023, candidates who register HSK Level 3 and above are required to take the corresponding HSKK level together.
HSKK BEGINNER The Beginner HSKK test is 17 minutes long, 27 questions in total. Making up three sections of the test. - Section 1 is 4min long and comprised of 15 questions, in which you must listen to a recording and repeat the sentence back (听后重复) - Section 2 is 3min long and comprised of 10 questions, in which you must listen to a question and respond appropriately (听后回答) - Section 3 is 3min long and consists of two open-ended response questions (回答问题). We suggest student answer with at least 5 sentences for each answer.
HSKK INTERMEDIATE The Intermediate HSKK test is 21min long (this includes 10min of preparation time during the test). There are 14 questions in total, making up three sections of the test. - Section 1 is 3min long and comprised of 4 questions, in which you must listen to a recording and repeat the sentence back (听后重复) - Section 2 is 4min long and comprised of 2 questions, in which you describe an image (看图说话). - Section 3 is 4min long and consists of two open-ended response questions (回答问题). We suggest student answer as much as possible in within the given timeframe.
HSKK ADVANCED The advanced HSKK test is 24min long (this includes 10min of preparation time during the test), making up three sections of the test. - Section 1 is 7min long and comprised of 3 questions, in which you must listen to a recording and repeat the sentence back (听后重复) - Section 2 is 2min long and consists of reading a single passage aloud (朗读). - Section 3 is 5min long and consists of two open-ended response questions (回答问题). We suggest student answer as much as possible in within the given timeframe.
HSKK Test Results All HSKK test are graded out of 100points, with a passing score of at least 60%. HSKK results are released one month after your test date. Your results will never expire but if you are using it for university admission, your HSKK results are valid for 2 years after your test date.
In Year 2020, China’s Center for Language Education and Cooperation (aka. the owner & holder of HSK Test) has officially announced the new HSK 3.0. The new HSK exam structure will be divided into 3 stages and 9 levels with: Beginner at Level 1-3. Intermediate at Level 4-6. Advanced at Level 7-9.
