HSK
Chinese Proficiency Test for non-native speakers.
Exam Type: Language Proficiency
Target Audience: Students and Professionals
Regions Accepted: Global
Official Website: https://www.chinesetest.cn
HSK measures Chinese language proficiency in daily, academic, and professional settings. Many universities in China require HSK for admissions.
Exam Format: Listening, Reading, Writing (HSK 3 and above)
Duration: Varies by level, typically up to 2 hours
Scoring Method: Scaled scores with levels 1–9
Test Frequency: Several times a year
Test Delivery Mode: Paper-based or Computer-based
Score Validity: 2 years
Eligibility Criteria: Open to all non-native Chinese speakers
Registration Info: Register via authorized Confucius Institutes or online.