HSK Chinese Proficiency Test - Updated 2019/20
The Chinese Proficiency Test, Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK), organized by OCLCI (Hanban), is designed to assess non-native speakers' proficiency in the Chinese Language. It produces a world-recognized qualification useful for your further study, internship/placement, and career development especially in the Chinese speaking community.
The new HSK test only has 1-6 levels now. Chinese 2 students can register themselves to HSK Level 2, Chinese 3 can register to HSK Level 3, Chinese 4/Chinese 5, to HSK Level 4 and above.
HSK Written Sessions 2020
Exam Date | Deadline for Enrolment |
Saturday 21st March 2020 |
closed |
Saturday 13th June 2020 |
Cancelled |
Saturday 21st November 2020 |
12pm on 16th October 2020 |
HSKK Oral Test Sessions 2020
Oral Test Date | Deadline for Enrolment |
N/A |
N/A |
Fees 2019/20
Written Exam
Level and Duration of Exam |
Level 1 45 Minutes |
Level 2 60 Minutes |
Level 3 95 Minutes |
Level 4 110 Minutes |
Level 5 130 Minutes |
Level 6 140 Minutes |
Individual /Public | £33 | £43 | £53 | £63 | £73 | £83 |
Student | £28 | £38 | £48 | £58 | £68 | £78 |
Oral Exam
Level | Basic | Intermediate | Advance |
£35 | £45 | £55 |
PLEASE NOTE fees include the correct amount of HSK exam fee plus a £10 enrolment fee
Please be aware we reserve the right to cancel the session within 48 hours of the closing date in case of low enrolment numbers.
Preparing for the HSK
For the information of vocabulary requirements for each level and sample papers at each level, please go to
How to Register
To register for the HSK test you will need to :
- Complete the online enrolment form and pay online
- HSK Application form(Please complete your form in capital letters)
- For students, a photocopy of your student ID should be enclosed
- 2 recent passport sized photos with your name written on the back , 1 copy of your passport
- Post to the following address
The Language Centre
HO.62
Humanities Building
University of Warwick
CV4 7AL
*Please note, further details regarding the HSK exam will be sent to you closer to the day
Refund
The registration fee is non-refundable.