Chinese Proficiency Test
The new HSK exam is a standardized Chinese Language Proficiency test. The test emphasizes communication skills, learning skills and working skills of students whose Chinese is an additional language. The new HSK is divided into two parts: written and oral. The written and oral examinations are independent of each other. The written tests include HSK Level 1, HSK Level 2, HSK Level 3, HSK Level 4, HSK Level 5 and HSK Level 6. The oral exams include HSKK (basic), HSKK (intermediate) and HSKK (advanced). All oral exams are recorded.
Register for the HSK test online
Step 1: Create an account
Log onto the website www.chinesetest.cn and create an account. The website is available in 7 languages, including English.
Step 2: Sign up
Provide necessary personal information including e-mail address, nationality, mother tongue, and date of birth.
Step 3: Test registration
After creating your account, you can login and choose “register now” on the welcoming page. This will lead you to the six levels of HSK tests. Selecting test level, continent, country/region, test format (only the paper-based format is available at BCI Athens), test center and date, completing your personal information, uploading a photo and confirming registration information.
Remember: this photo is going to appear on your HSK certificate once you pass it so choose a nice one!
Step 4: Pay the test fees
You must pay the test fee at least 27 days before the test date. Test fee must be paid on time to Business Confucius Institute office (29, Evelpidon St, 11362 Athens, 5th floor, 10:00-14:00), otherwise the registration will not be confirmed.
Writing test
HSK – Level 6: 130€
HSK – Level 5: 120€
HSK – Level 4: 100€
HSK – Level 3: 80€
HSK – Level 2: 60€
HSK – Level 1: 50€
Speaking test
HSKK – Level 3 Advanced: 100€
HSKK – Level 2 Intermediate: 90€
HSKK – Level 1 Elementary: 80€
Step 5: Test registration confirmation
After completing registration and paying test fee, test takers who have provided valid e-mail address can check their inbox for the confirmation message 10 days before the test date. If test taker has not received a confirmation message, he/she should consult the test center.
Step 6: Print Test Admission Ticket
Log on (http://www.chinesetest.cn) by using your username and password to print the Admission Ticket. Test takers go to take the test on the test date with their Test Admission Ticket and ID Certificate. If you have any problems with printing the Admission Ticket, contact the test center in advance.
If you are unsure which HSK test level is suitable for you, the Chinese language teachers at Confucius Institute will be happy to provide assistance.
For test registrations or questions concerning the HSK test, please contact: Ms Dimitra Klouvatou +210 82 26 735, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
HSK Test Result
Check Online: You can check your test result online five weeks after the test date using the number on your admission card (http://www.chinesetest.cn).
Your official result sheet will be mailed to the BCI test center within 60 days after your exam date.
Note: You should pick up your result sheet at your earliest convenience after receiving the notice email or make an appointment with the test center.
Good luck, HSK test takers!
