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 6?
HSK (Level 6) is designed for intermediate-level Chinese learners and proficient users who have developed specific listening, reading, and writing skills in Chinese.
HSK (Level 6) has a total of 101 questions, divided into listening, reading, and writing sections. The entire exam takes about 140 minutes (including 5 minutes for candidates to fill in personal information).
Test Start Time (All local times): 09:00.
The HSK (Level 6) score report provides four scores: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Total. Achieving a full score entails earning 300 points. The HSK scores are valid for two years, starting from the exam date.
