Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK)

Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK), an international standardized test of Chinese language proficiency,assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives. HSK consists of six levels, namely HSK (level I), HSK (level II), HSK (level III), HSK (level IV), HSK (level V), and HSK (level VI).

HSK Speaking Test (HSKK)

HSK Speaking Test (HSKK) assesses the test takers’ oral Chinese abilities. HSKK consists of three levels, HSKK (Primary level), HSKK (Intermediate level) and HSKK (Advanced level). HSKK is conducted in the form of audio recording.

Attention: Application requirements for an CI scholarship are the proof of a current (preferably no older than half a year) oral and written HSK examination.

Registration is exclusively online at http://www.chinesetest.cn (“Test Registration” bzw. “考试报名”). Please note the registration deadlines

A list of the dates of the HSK and HSKK examinations of the Confucius Institutes (nationwide) can be found here.