The HSK (Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì – 汉语水平考试) is an international standardized examination designed to assess the Chinese-language proficiency of non-native Chinese speakers.

The Business Confucius Institute at the Athens University of Economics and Business (AUEB) is an authorized HSK Test Centre in Greece.

For examination dates, enrolment and payment periods, and relevant deadlines, candidates should consult the current HSK Examination Schedule.

According to the official announcement by Chinese Testing International (CTI), HSK 3.0 will be officially implemented worldwide from 13 December 2026.

HSK 3.0 represents a comprehensive upgrade of the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK), introducing an updated assessment framework and examination requirements.

The new system consists of three stages and nine levels:

The official HSK 3.0 platform covers Levels 1–6 and 7–9 and provides detailed syllabus information by level and category.

The following table provides a concise overview of the main skills assessed at HSK Levels 1–6:

Syllabus and Vocabulary

For detailed information regarding vocabulary, Chinese characters, grammar, task types and the requirements of each level, candidates should consult the official HSK 3.0 Examination Syllabus published by Chinese Testing International.

The official syllabus platform allows candidates to explore content by level and category, including Vocabulary, Chinese Characters and Grammar.

Under HSK 3.0, candidates taking HSK Levels 3–6 register simultaneously for the corresponding speaking examination:

Scoring of the Written and Speaking Examinations

Although candidates taking HSK Levels 3–6 register simultaneously for the corresponding speaking examination, the written HSK and speaking components are assessed independently and their scores are not combined.

Therefore, a candidate's performance in the speaking component does not alter the written HSK score, and vice versa. The respective scores are reported separately in the score report.

The current examination fees at the Business Confucius Institute of AUEB are:

1. Online Enrolment

Enrolment must be completed through the official Chinese Test Service Website:

www.chinesetest.cn

During enrolment, candidates must select:

Country: THE HELLENIC REPUBLIC
Test Centre: Athens Business Confucius Institute

Candidates must enter their personal details exactly as they appear on the valid identification document that will be presented on the examination day. Candidates must also follow the platform requirements regarding their photograph and other enrolment information.

Enrolment must be completed within the enrolment period announced for each examination session.

Limited Capacity

Places at the Athens test centre are limited.

Once the test centre reaches its approved capacity, Athens Business Confucius Institute may no longer appear as an available option on the enrolment platform, even before the official enrolment deadline.

Candidates are therefore strongly advised to register early.

2. Payment of Examination Fees

After successfully registering with Athens Business Confucius Institute, candidates must pay the applicable examination fee within the payment period announced for each examination session.

Bank: National Bank of Greece
Beneficiary: ΕΛΚΕ ΟΠΑ

Tax ID (AFM): 090034337
IBAN: GR20 0110 1100 0000 1104 8015 124

The payment reference must include the candidate's full name exactly as entered during enrolment.

Important: Payment of the examination fee alone does not constitute enrolment and does not reserve a place at the Athens test centre. Candidates must first successfully complete their online enrolment and select Athens Business Confucius Institute as their test centre.

3. Admission Ticket

Candidates must download and print their Admission Ticket (Test Admission Ticket) from the official platform when it becomes available and before the examination.

Candidates should carefully check all information shown on their Admission Ticket.

On the examination day, candidates must bring:

• their printed Admission Ticket;
• the original valid identification document corresponding to the information used during enrolment;
• for paper-based examinations, at least two 2B pencils and an eraser.

4. Test Date Change

According to the applicable regulations of Chinese Testing International, candidates may request a change only to the test date.

Before the enrolment deadline, a test-date change may be made without an additional fee.

After the enrolment deadline and up to and including the 10th day before the examination, a test-date change is subject to a fee equal to 30% of the examination fee.

During the final 9 days before the examination, no test-date change is permitted.

The test centre and test level cannot be changed.

5. On the Examination Day

Candidates must arrive at the test centre at least 30 minutes before the starting time indicated on their Admission Ticket.

Test Centre

Business Confucius Institute of AUEB
47A Evelpidon St. & 33 Lefkados St.
7th floor
113 62 Athens, Greece

Candidates must comply with the instructions of the invigilators and the applicable regulations of Chinese Testing International throughout the examination.

Personal belongings must be stored in the area indicated by the invigilators. Candidates are advised not to bring valuable items to the test centre.

If a candidate is unable to take the examination for reasons attributable to the candidate, the examination fee is non-refundable.

6. Results and Score Reports

Examination results are published through the official www.chinesetest.cn platform according to the schedule applicable to each examination session. Candidates should retain their Admission Ticket / Test Admission Number, as this information may be required to access their results.

Printed Score Reports are subsequently sent to the test centre, usually approximately two months after the test date. Once received, their availability is announced on the Institute’s website and official social media channels. Candidates are not individually notified. For available collection options and requirements, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) below.

The CTI website also provides dedicated services for Results Inquiry, Review Test Score, Additional Score Report and Change Details.

Candidates are advised to use the official and updated resources provided by Chinese Testing International (CTI).

The official HSK 3.0 section provides access to the Examination Syllabus, Sample Questions, Competency Profile and Try HSK 3.0 resources.

Chinese Test Service Website
HSK 3.0 Examination Syllabus
HSK 3.0 Official Announcement
Try HSK 3.0 – International Access

For examination dates, enrolment and payment periods, and deadlines, please consult the current HSK Examination Schedule published by the Business Confucius Institute.

Contact

Business Confucius Institute of AUEB
Email: confucius@aueb.gr
Tel.: +30 211 001 8992