Introduction to HSK Courses and Exam
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 to study in China, 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.
Our HSK Courses (starting week 39, 2020)* First classes start from September 26th
Time |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
Morning |
10:30-12:30 HSK3上 | |||||
| 10:30-12:30 Saturday class | ||||||
Afternoon |
14:30- 16:30 HSK 3下 | 13:30-14:30 Get to know Chinese (online) | ||||
| 15:00-17:00 HSK Plus | ||||||
Evening |
16:50-18:50 HSK 1 | 16:50-18:50 HSK 2 | 16:50-18:50 HSK 4 | |||
| 19:00-20:00 Get to know Chinese (online) | 16:50-18:50 HSK 5 |
Course duration
15 classes, 2 hours each (no class during school holidays)
Tuition (books included)
Regular administration €295 (including BTW)
Students €250
Schedule of courses
Contact us to find your customized schedule for Courses in Maastricht & Sittard-Geleen and also our Online Courses.
HSK test schedule
Our HSK test schedule for 2021 is:
| HSK levels | Type | Test date | Registration deadline | Opening registration | Location of exam |
| HSK 1-6 | Paper-based | March 20 2021 | February 12 2021 | January 1, 2021 | Maastricht |
| HSK 1-6 | Paper-based | May 15 2021 | April 14 2021 | February 20, 2021 | Maastricht |
| HSK 1-6 | Paper-based | June 19 2021 | May 19 2021 | February 20 2021 | Maastricht |
| HSK 1-6 | Paper-based | October 17 2021 | September 15 2021 | June 20 2021 | Maastricht |
| HSK 1-6 | Paper-based | December 5 2021 | November 3 2021 | September 20 2021 | Maastricht |
Price list for HSK exam fee
Exam |
Price |
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| HSK 1 | € 25,- | |||
| HSK 2 | € 35,- | |||
| HSK 3 | € 45,- | |||
| HSK 4 | € 60,- | |||
| HSK 5 | € 70,- | |||
| HSK 6 | € 80,- |
For HSK exams, you can register online on www.chinesetest.cn.