by Diana Lan

For students who have been putting a lot of efforts in learning Chinese and are making progress in grasping this language, you might want to know if there is any standardized test to attend so you can get accessed and recognised world widely. The answer to this is YES. You can take part in the “Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi”, which is known as HSK or the Chinese Proficiency Test.
by Diana Lan

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HSK (the Chinese Proficiency Test) is a test at the state level designed and developed by the HSK Center of Beijing Language and Culture University in China to assess the Chinese proficiency of non-native speakers. HSK consists of four levels:

  1. The entry level Chinese proficiency test – applies to those learners who have taken 80—300 hours of regular modern Chinese learning, and known 600—1200 Chinese words (including those with the equivalent learning experiences).
  2. The basic Chinese proficiency test (HSK Basic) – those who have taken 100 to 800 hours of regular modern Chinese learning (including those with the equivalent learning experiences).
  3. The elementary and intermediate Chinese proficiency test (HSK Elementary-Intermediate) – to those who are at the elementary and intermediate level in Chinese proficiency, i.e. those who have taken 400-2000 regular hours of modern Chinese courses (including those whose proficiency in Chinese is similar to that standard).
  4. The advanced Chinese proficiency test (HSK Advanced) – to those who are proficient in Chinese, i.e. who have taken 3000 regular hours or more modern Chinese learning (including those whose proficiency in Chinese is similar to that standard).

Where is the HSK test held?

HSK is held regularly in China and other countries each year. Certificates of HSK (the Chinese Proficiency Test) will be issued to those who have secured the required scores. In Australia, HSK (the Chinese Proficiency Test) is held in two different cities:

Sydney:

Department of Chinese?School of Modern Language Studies
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
The University of New South Walls NSW 2052
Ph: (612)93852416?93852187
Fax: (612)93851090
Email: H.Hendrischke@unsw.edu.au

Melbourne:

Department of Language and International Studies
GPO BOX 2476 V Melbourne?
VIC 3001?Australia
Ph: (613)99254402
Fax (613)99254404? (613)99253049

What is the benefit of getting a HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) certificate?

The HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) Certificates are able to:

  1. Certify that the holder has acquired the required Chinese Proficiency to enter a college or university as an undergraduate or graduate student.
  2. Certify that the holder can be exempt from taking the Chinese language course depending on the level of certification.
  3. Provide a basis for employers to evaluate the Chinese proficiency of job applicants.

How can I prepare for HSK (the Chinese Proficiency Test)?

As a standardized test of general language proficiency, HSK is not based on any particular textbook or course of study. Therefore candidates may refer to any textbook in preparing for the test. Nevertheless, it is important that all candidates read HSK Test Syllabus carefully, a guide for the pre-test preparation. It contains an introduction to
HSK, a sample HSK test paper and the key, HSK glossary and a CD of the sample listening questions.

Is there any validity period for HSK Certificates?

The HSK certificate has a permanent validity. However, the accompanying test report will only be valid for two years (beginning from the date of the test session) as the certification for foreign students to enter a college or university in China.

Are you interested in finding out more information about this?

Please feel free to contact your Chinese teacher, or refer to the official web site and
contact details below:

HSK (the Chinese Proficiency Test) Information and Services

Information and services are available at the HSK Center of BLCU.

Address: No.15, Xueyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
Mail Address: the HSK Center, Beijing Language and Culture University
Postcode: 100083
Telephone: (8610) 82303672, (8610) 82303962
Fax: (8610) 82303962
Email: HSK-service@blcu.edu.cn
Homepage: www.hsk.org.cn or www.blcu.edu.cn
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Sydney:

Department of Chinese?School of Modern Language Studies
Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
The University of New South Walls N.S.W 2052
Ph: (612)93852416?93852187
Fax: (612)93851090
Email: H.Hendrischke@unsw.edu.au

Melbourne:

Department of Language and International Studies
GPO BOX 2476 V Melbourne?
VIC 3001?Australia
Ph: (613)99254402
Fax (613)99254404? (613)99253049

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