What is HSK?
HSK, China’s Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi, is an international Chinese proficiency test that is established to test the Chinese proficiency of non-native Chinese speakers. HSK is firstly introduced by Hanban, headquarters of all Confucius Institutes in 1990. The HSK can be coupled with the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). Therefore it’s easy to define on which level you are. The current HSK system has six levels for the paper tests and three levels for the oral tests.
HSK level |
Vocabulary |
CEFR |
HSK |
| HSK 6 | 5000 + | C2 | advanced |
| HSK 5 | 2500 | C1 | |
| HSK 4 | 1200 | B2 | intermediate |
| HSK 3 | 600 | B1 | |
| HSK 2 | 300 | A2 | beginners |
| HSK 1 | 150 | A1 |
For more information about HSK please check out the website of Hanban. ( http://www.hanban.org/tests/)
Why HSK?
An international recognized HSK exam will help you to expand your academic and professional career opportunities. You can also use it to evaluate your Chinese level. Nowadays, HSK has become a passport for studying in China, an essential requirement for applying for a scholarship at Chinese educational institutions, and an important means of assessing teaching in schools. It has been used by government departments and multinational corporations in more and more countries as an important reference of employee recruitment, salary increase and promotion.
Course duration
20 classes, 2 hours each (no class during school holidays)
Tuition (books included)
Regular administration €295 (including BTW)
Students €250
HSK test
Learn more about taking the HSK exams here.
