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Chinese Proficiency Test
HSK - Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (汉语水平考试 ）
The
Chinese Proficiency Test, also known as HSK or Chinese TOFEL, is the
national standardized test designed and developed by the HSK Center of
Beijing Language and Culture University to evaluate the Chinese
proficiency of non-native Chinese speakers (including foreigners,
overseas Chinese and people from Chinese national minorities).
HSK is divided
into three categories:
- Beginning
level - HSK Basic (Level 1, 2, 3)
- Elementary
to intermediate level - Elementary (Level 3 - overlaps Basic Level 3,
Level 4, 5); Intermediate (Level 6, 7, 8)
- Advanced
level - HSK Advanced (Level 9, 10, 11)
HSK is held
regularly in China and in other countries each year and HSK
certificates are issued to those who have successfully demonstrated
mastery of HSK standards of Chinese proficiency.
All tests are
designed by experts at HSK headquarters located in Beijing, China and
all tests are scored at the HSK office in Beijing.
The final results
will then be sent back to the PCC/HSK test centers, where they will be
distributed to examinees within 90 days of the test date. After this
period, score reports and certificates will be available for pick-up or
mailed directly to examinees.
More Information about HSK Test
Official
HSK Site:
Suitable
Candidates:
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HSK Basic is
appropriate for those who have 100 - 800 hours of formal classroom or
equivalent study in Chinese language.
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HSK Elementary
- Intermediate is suitable for individuals who have 400 - 2000 hours of
classroom or equivalent study in Chinese language.
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HSK Advanced
is best suited to individuals with over 3000 hours of classroom or
equivalent study in Chinese language.
Benefit
of HSK Certificate.
HSK certificate
will help you in the following aspects:
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To certify
that you have obtained the required Chinese proficiency to be eligible
to enter a college or university in China as an undergraduate or
graduate student.
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To seek for
HSK scholarships provided by the Ministry of Education of China and the
NOCFL; Examinees granted scholarships will be invited to China for an
academic program in the following year with all major academic and
boarding fees covered.
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To certify
that you have obtained the required Chinese proficiency, you may be
exempted from taking certain Chinese language courses in your
institution in China or your own country.
- To serve as a
qualification when you apply for a job position that requires a certain
level of Chinese competency.
How
Many People Have Taken the HSK Test?
By the end of
2003, over 300,000 people from 120 countries and regions have taken the
HSK test.
Suggested
Requirements for HSK Test
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HSK Testing Level
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Hours of Education
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Vocabulary
(Character)
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HSK (Basic)
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100 - 800 Hours
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400-3,000
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A and B levels
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HSK (Elementary - Intermediate)
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400 - 2,000 Hours
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2,000 - 5,000
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A, B and C levels
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HSK (Advanced)
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3,000 Hours
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5,000 or more
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A,B,C and D levels
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Content
and Duration of HSK Test
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Contents
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No. of Questions
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Length (min)
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- Learning
Comprehension
- Grammar
- Reading
Comprehension
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Total:
135
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HSK
(Elementary - Intermediate)
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- Learning
Comprehension
- Grammar
- Reading
Comprehension
- Filling
the blanks
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Total:
145
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- Learning
Comprehension
- Reading
Comprehension
- Comprehensive
Expression
- Essay
- Oral Test
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Total:
155
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Registration
Procedure
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Candidates
should proceed to the nearest test center to register.
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Registrants
must provide two recent photos without head wear and present a piece of
photo identification such as a passport, driving license or residence
permit.
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Payment must
be made at the time of registration.
HSK
Fees
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HSK fees vary
from country to country outside China. Other fees may be charged by a
testing site for services such as pre-test tutoring and mock tests.
Contact your local test center for details.
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Test and
registration fees will not be refunded under any circumstances.
Will
HSK Certificate Expire?
The HSK
certificate is valid permanently. However, if you plan to use your HSK
scores to apply for admission to a college or university in China, your
score is valid for two years.
HSK
Exam Samples
| Beginners Level (135 mins) |
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| Elementary/Intermediate Level (145 mins) |
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| Advanced Level (155 mins) |
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HSK
Test Centers:
More than 84 HSK
centres have been setup in 33 countries including U.S.A, Canada, Japan,
Singapore, Australia, Korea, Germany, France, Italy, Russia,
Philippine, Malaysia, Thailand, England, Vietnam, U.K., New Zealand,
Austria, Finland, Switzerland, Denmark, Belgium, Hungary, Burma,
Indonesia, Mongolia, Spain.
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Some US Locations
- Canada
Locations
- Simon
Fraser University
Chinese
Program-HSK, SFU Harbour Centre,
Room 2600, 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 5K3
Fax: (604) 291-5112.
- Kamloops, Canada's newest HSK testing centre
University College of the Cariboo
UCC International
900 McGill Rd, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada V2C 5N3
Contact: Diana Ning, International Student Advisor
Tel: (250) 828-5183
Fax: (250) 828-5140
E-mail: dning@cariboo.bc.ca
- Toronto,
Ontario
Bond International College
5 Queenslea Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9N 3X9
Contact: Victor Lu.
Tel: (416) 248-8191 ext. 289
Fax: (416) 248-8980
E-mail: education@bondcollege.com
- Edmonton,
Alberta
Department of East Asian Studies, University
of Alberta
400 Arts Building, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G
2E6
Dr. Laifong Leung.
Tel: (780) 492-1589 or (780) 492-2836
Fax: (780) 492-7440
E-mail: leunglai@ualberta.ca
- London,
Ontario
Huron College, University of Western Ontario
1349 Western Road, London, Ontario, Canada N6G 1H3
Contact: Daniel Xu.
Tel: (519) 438-7224 ext. 296 or (519) 474-0107
Fax: (519) 438-3938
E-mail: xv2@sscl.uwo.ca
- Montreal,
Quebec
McGill University - Dept. of East Asian Studies
3434 McTavish Street, Montrea, PQ H3A 1X9
Contact: Bill Wang
Tel/Fax: (514) 398-6742 ext 6743
Fax: (514) 398-1882
- Italy Location
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