HSK stands for Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi in Chinese, which translates to “Chinese Proficiency Test”. It is an international standardized test for Chinese language proficiency organized by CTI Co., Ltd. (CTI), a specialized international Chinese language education and testing service company.
The HSK is divided into 9 levels, and the Newcastle University Confucius Institute Test Centre currently offers levels 1 through 6.
What is HSK 1?
The HSK (Level 1) exam is designed for individuals who are beginners in Chinese, having acquired fundamental listening and reading skills.
HSK (Level 1) has a total of 40 questions, divided into listening and reading sections. The entire exam takes about 40 minutes (including 5 minutes for candidates to fill in personal information).
Test Start Time (All local times): 13:30.
HSK (Level 1) score report provides three scores: listening, reading, and total score. Achieving a full score entails earning 200 points, while a cumulative score of 120 or above qualifies as a passing mark. HSK scores are valid for two years (starting from the exam date).
