An Introduction to

HSK & HSKK

01 HSK
◆为什么选择 WHY CHOOSE HSK?
◆了解考试 WHAT IS HSK?
◆考试报名 HOW TO REGISTER?
◆考试准备 HOW TO PREPARE FOR HSK?
◆考试当日TEST DAY
◆考试后 AFTER HSK
一 ◆为什么选择 WHY CHOOSE HSK?

1. The only officially accepted Chinese language certificate in mainland China

2. A requirement for most scholarship applications in mainland China

www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/education/scholarships-to-china/

www.csc.edu.cn/

3. A motivation to measure your Chinese learning progress

4. The most common proof of Chinese proficiency when applying for a job or pursuing

further education
二 ◆了解考试 WHAT IS HSK?

➢ 1. 考试介绍 Introduction

A general introduction: www.chinesetest.cn/gosign.do?id=1&lid=0

✓ Online or offline: you can sit the HSK exams in an online or offline format
Online HSK: Online - for candidates who are familiar with and comfortable using pinyin
to type and select the appropriate character.
Offline HSK: for candidates who have been taught to write by hand who are not familiar
with pinyin-based keyboard input"
二 ◆了解考试 WHAT IS HSK?

➢ 1. 考试介绍 Introduction

✓ Scoring Criteria
www.chinesetest.cn/userfiles/file/HSK-pingfen.pdf

✓ The levels of the new HSK corresponded to the levels of the Common European Framework
of References for Languages (CEF) as follows:
http://english.hanban.org/node_8002.htm
二 ◆了解考试 WHAT IS HSK?

➢ 3. 考试日期 Exam Dates

In 2020, the Confucius Institute for Scotland offers 3 dates for candidates to sit HSK and
HSKK offline* exams.

HSK/ HSKK (2020) Saturday 21 Mar Saturday 9 May Saturday 5 Dec

Register by 19 Feb 8 Apr 4 Nov

* Please note: Online exam dates for 2020 will be announced in due course
二 ◆了解考试 WHAT IS HSK?

➢ 4. 考试地点 Exam Locations

✓ Offline: Abden House, 1 Marchhall, Edinburgh EH16 5HP, Scotland, UK

✓ Online:* Computer Lab, George Square, the University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh*

* Please note: Online exam dates for 2020 will be announced in due course
三 ◆考试报名 HOW TO REGISTER?

➢ 1. 报名网站 Registration Website

www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/education/hsk

➢ 2. 必备材料 Essential Materials

A standard 2-inch identification photo in JPG format no larger than 100kb must
be sent to info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk after you register the exam online.
三 ◆考试报名 HOW TO REGISTER?

➢ 3. 报名费用 Examination Fees

HSK offline Standard Including P&P

HSK1 £10.00 £13.00
HSK2 £20.00 £23.00
HSK3 £30.00 £33.00
HSK4 £40.00 £43.00
HSK5 £50.00 £53.00
HSK6 £60.00 £63.00
四 ◆考试准备How to Prepare for HSK?

➢ 1. 推荐资料 Recommended Materials for HSK

✓ 书目 Books
《HSK标准教程》
《HSK新汉语水平考试真题集》
《新汉语水平考试精讲精练 HSK》

✓ 网站 Websites
mooc.chinesecio.com/class_detail.html?clid=6&m_lan=1
www.HSK.academy/
www.HSKonline.com/en/
http://test.hschinese.com/en/intro
www.chinesetest.cn/userfiles/file/HSK/HSK-2012.xls
四 ◆考试准备How to Prepare for HSK?

➢ 2. 模拟考试 Exam Practice

✓ www.chinesetest.cn/gosimexam.do

✓ Online mock test for HSK4-6：www.chinesetest.cn/gonewcontent.do?id=43225305

四 ◆考试准备How to Prepare for HSK?

➢ 3. 样卷和音频材料 sample Test Papers And Audio Materials

✓ Sample Test Papers
HSK LevelⅠ：www.chinesetest.cn/userfiles/file/HSK1.pdf
HSK Level Ⅱ：www.chinesetest.cn/userfiles/file/HSK2.pdf
HSK Level Ⅲ：www.chinesetest.cn/userfiles/file/HSK3.pdf
HSK Level IV：www.chinesetest.cn/userfiles/file/HSK4.pdf
HSK Level Ⅴ：www.chinesetest.cn/userfiles/file/HSK5.pdf
HSK Level Ⅵ：www.chinesetest.cn/userfiles/file/HSK6.pdf

✓ Audio Materials
HSK LevelⅠ： www.chinesetest.cn/userfiles/file/level-1.wma
HSK Level Ⅱ：www.chinesetest.cn/userfiles/file/level-2.wma
HSK Level Ⅲ：www.chinesetest.cn/userfiles/file/level-3.wma
HSK Level IV： www.chinesetest.cn/userfiles/file/level-4.wma
HSK Level Ⅴ： www.chinesetest.cn/userfiles/file/level-5.wma
HSK Level Ⅵ： www.chinesetest.cn/userfiles/file/level-6.wma
五 ◆考试当日 EXAM DAY

✓ Candidates arrive at least 15 minutes (no more than 30 minutes) before the start of the exam

✓ Candidates present their identification (e.g. Passport) used for registration and their admission ticket

✓ Books, paper and electronic devices are securely stored before entering the exam room

✓ Candidates locate and sit in their pre-assigned seats

✓ Please do not use any other types of pen or pencil other than 2B pencils to complete your paper

✓ The exam paper must be completed during the allotted period of time

✓ Candidates must remain quiet during the exam and raise their hand if they have any questions

✓ Candidates should not leave the exam room prior to the exam's finishing time
六 ◆考试后 AFTER THE EXAM

• Offline: You can check the test results online one month after your exam date.

• Online: You will receive the test results (HSK 1-3) 2 days after your exam date; For HSK4-6

candidates, you can check the test results online one month after your exam date.

www.chinesetest.cn/ChangeLan.do?languge=zh_CN&t=1578934350063

• You will receive an official hardcopy exam report within 2 months after the exam date.

• The result is valid for two years (from the exam date).
02 HSKK
◆了解考试 WHAT IS HSKK?
◆考试报名 HOW TO REGISTER?
◆考试准备 HOW TO PREPARE FOR HSKK?
◆注意事项 ATTENTION
◆考试后 AFTER HSKK
一 ◆了解考试 WHAT IS HSKK?

➢ 1. 考试介绍 Introduction to HSKK

HSK Speaking Test (HSKK) assesses the test takers’oral Chinese abilities.

• HSKK is conducted in the form of audio recording.

Please click the following links for more information on:

✓ Test Target
✓ Test Levels
✓ Test Content
✓ Results Certificate
www.chinesetest.cn/gosign.do?id=1&lid=0#
一 ◆了解考试 WHAT IS HSKK?

➢ 1. 考试介绍 Introduction of HSKK

More specific information about different levels.

HSKK Primary Level:

www.chinesetest.cn/gosign.do?id=1&lid=0#
HSKK Intermediate Level:
www.chinesetest.cn/gosign.do?id=1&lid=0#
HSKK Advanced Level:
www.chinesetest.cn/gosign.do?id=1&lid=0#
一 ◆了解考试 WHAT IS HSKK?

➢ 2. 考试日期 Exam Dates

For exam dates run by the Confucius Institute for Scotland, please check:
www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/education/HSK
二 ◆考试报名 How to Register?

➢ 1. 报名网站Registration Website
www.confuciusinstitute.ac.uk/education/HSK

➢ 2. 报名费用Examination Fee

HSKK offline Standard Including P&P

HSKK Basic £15.00 £18.00

HSKK Intermediate £25.00 £28.00

HSKK Advanced £35.00 £38.00

二 ◆考试报名 How to Register?

➢ 3. 必备材料 Essential Materials

A standard 2-inch identification photo in JPG format no larger than 100kb
must be sent to info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk after you register the exam
online.
三 ◆考试准备 HOW TO PREPARE FOR HSK?

➢ 1. HSKK考试评分说明 Exam Scoring Instruction

www.chinesetest.cn/userfiles/file/HSKK-pingfen.pdf
三 ◆考试准备 HOW TO PREPARE FOR HSK?

➢ 2. 样卷 Sample Test Papers

HSKK Primary Level:

www.chinesetest.cn/userfiles/file/HSK-chuji.pdf

HSKK Intermediate Level:

www.chinesetest.cn/userfiles/file/HSK-zhongji.pdf

HSKK Advanced Level:

www.chinesetest.cn/userfiles/file/HSK-gaoji.pdf
三 ◆考试准备 HOW TO PREPARE FOR HSK?

➢ 3. 推荐资料Recommended Materials for HSK

HSKK真题集 Official Examination Papers of HSKK

四 ◆注意事项 Matters for Attention

➢ Registration
✓ Please make checked the exam register deadline offered by the Confucius Institute for Scotland and register
in good time.
✓ If you are not able to collect your admission ticket and exam report in person from the Institute, please
select HSKK (including P&P) option at the registration.

➢ Exam day
✓ Please bring the same identification (e.g. Passport) at the registration of the exam and your admission ticket.

✓ Please arrive the exam at least 15 minutes (no more than 30 minutes) before the start of the exam.
✓ After the recording begins, you are not allowed to enter the examination room.
✓ Once the speaking test is on, it cannot be paused.
✓ Once the test begins, please don’t talk to invigilators,
✓ Please leave the examination room as arranged by the invigilator.
五 ◆考试后 After HSKK

1. You can check the result of your HSKK exam one month after the test.

www.chinesetest.cn/ChangeLan.do?languge=zh_CN&t=1578934350063

2. You will receive a printed official test report within 2 months after the exam date.

3. The test result is valid for two years (from the exam date).
More Questions?
Please get in touch:
Email: info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk
Tel: 0131 662 2180