Chinese Proficiency Test, HSK/HSKK
汉语水平考试 / 汉语水平口语考试

The new HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi), which is organised by Hanban, is an international standardised Chinese language test to measure the ability of non-native Chinese speakers to communicate in Chinese in daily lives, academic and working settings. The new HSK is divided into two independent parts: written test and oral test can be taken separately. 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. HSK and HSKK (HSK Speaking) are open to all ages.

How to register for the HSK/ HSKK test

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, the three levels of HSKK oral tests and the four levels of YCT tests. Selecting test level, continent, country/region, test format (only the paper-based format is available at BCI Athens for the time being), test centre 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 examination fee at least 27 days before the test date. Please transfer the examination fee to our account before the registration deadline. In the transaction purpose please state the NAME of the EXAMINEE and the HSK level. If there is no evidence of a money transfer before the registration deadline, then your registration is unfortunately invalid, and you cannot take part in the examination.

National Bank of Greece
Account holder: OPA / ELKE / Business Confucius Institute of Athens 
Account Number: 110/4 8015 124
IBAN: GR20 0110 1100 0000 1104 8015 124
Transaction purpose: Name of the examinee + HSK or HSKK or YCT level

Please ensure that the transfer includes any charges made by your own bank and National Bank of Greece’s bank. After having paid the examination fee to the bank please e-mail documentation from your bank giving details of the transfer together with your full name and exam level at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. This will help us to identify your payment when it arrives at our bank. Bank transfers should be made in full by the registration deadline.

Examination fee for HSK (Written Test):
HSK1: €50; HSK2: €60; HSK3: €80; HSK4: €100; HSK5: €120; HSK6: €130

Examination fee for HSKK (Oral Test):
HSKK Basic: €80; HSKK Intermediate: €90; HSKK Advanced: €100

Examination fee for YCT (Written Test):
YCT1: €60; YCT2: €70; YCT3: €80; YCT4: €90

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 centre.

Step 6: Print Test Admission Ticket

Log on 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 centre 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/HSKK test, please send us an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us at +210 8226735

HSK Test Result

Check Online: You can check your test result online at www.chinesetest.cn five weeks after the test date using your name and the number on your admission card.

Your official result sheet will be mailed to the BCI test centre within 60 days after your exam date.
Note: You should pick up your result sheet at your earliest convenience after contacting the test centre.
Good luck, HSK test takers!

汉语水平考试 (HSK)

The New HSK comprises six levels from HSK-Level 1 to HSK-Level 6:

HSK-Level 1: Test takers who reach HSK-Level 1 can understand and use simple words and sentences to fulfil specific communication needs and have a foundation for the further study of Chinese.

HSK-Level 2: Test takers who reach HSK-Level 2 can communicate simply and directly on daily topics they are familiar with. Level 2 have reached the advanced stage of beginner level.

HSK-Level 3: Test takes who reach HSK-Level 3 can complete basic communication tasks in daily life, study and work. If travelling in China, Level 3 can handle most communication tasks they encounter.

HSK-Level 4: Test takers who reach HSK-Level 4 can discuss a relatively wide range of topics in Chinese and are able to communicate with native speaker.

HSK-Level 5: Test takers who reach HSK-Level 5 can read Chinese newspapers and magazines, appreciate Chinese films and television, and are able to write and deliver a full speech.

HSK-Level 6: Test takers who reach HSK-Level 6 can easily understand what they read and listen, and express themselves fluently in written and oral Chinese.

The Table shows the level of vocabulary expected, test duration and score:

Click for Introduction of New HSK (in English)

语水平口语考试 (HSKK)

HSKK can be divided into three levels of HSKK (Basic), HSKK (Intermediate and HSKK (Advanced). Test takers on-site performance will be recorded.

HSKK 包括 HSKK (初级), HSKK (中级) and HSKK (高级), 考试采用录音形式。

Table shows general correlations between HSK and HSKK, test duration and passing score:

Click for Introduction of New HSKK (in Chinese)

The Business Confucius Institute at the Athens University of International Business & Economics (AUEB) is an official test centre in Greece for the Chinese Proficiency Tests.

The Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) is an official examination designed to assess the Chinese language proficiency of non-native speakers from beginners to advanced Level (divided in levels 1-6). It is an internationally recognised standard in assessing your Chinese language level and the result can be used to apply for Confucius Institute Scholarship (CIS). It is also accepted by universities in China as proof of Chinese proficiency. The HSK tests include writing, listening and reading skills.

The Hanyu Shuiping Kouyu Kaoshi (HSKK) is the oral exam and focuses on oral capability. The HSKK is divided into three different levels: Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced.

The Shàoér Hànyǔ Kǎoshì (YCT), an international standardized test of Chinese language proficiency, assesses the primary and middle school students' abilities to use Chinese as second language in their daily and academic lives. YCT is divided into writing and speaking tests, which are independent to each other. The writing test consists of four levels, namely, YCT (level I), YCT (level II), YCT (level III), and YCT (level IV). The speaking test consists of two levels, YCT Speaking (Primary Level) and YCT Speaking (Intermediate Level).

Find out more about the HSK, HSKK & YCT Chinese proficiency tests and how to register for the exams.

Find out more information about the HSK & HSKK tests, how to register for the tests, plus learning resources and practice material.	Find out more information about the YST test, how to register for it, plus learning resources and practice material.

Cultural Trip to China with the Athens Business Confucius Institute

Summer Camp 2017: 27th June - 10th July 2017 (deadline for registration: 28th April, 2017)

The Athens Business Confucius Institute is delighted to announce the 2017 two-week summer camp to Beijing and Xi΄an. Have you always been fascinated by China’s rich cultural heritage? Then don’t miss this unique opportunity to take a trip to China. After some days of study and local travel in Beijing, students will travel to Xi΄an for historical and cultural visits. You will have the opportunity to be immersed in a variety of exciting activities including Chinese language lessons, historical excursions (includes a visit to the Great Wall), Chinese calligraphy and painting classes. The programme will be hosted by the Business Confucius Institute’s partner university – The University of International Business and Economics in Beijing. Students from last year’s summer camp described the trip as a “truly unforgettable experience” and were grateful for having the chance to partake in this rare opportunity. 

For the detailed programme/itinerary, please click here.  

If you are interested please complete the application form below to submit your details. You should strive to submit all supplemental documents by the application deadline.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE SUMMER CAMP

Supplemental documents to be submitted by the application deadline:
1. A photocopy of your passport
2. HSK certificates (if any)
3. The Visa Application Form (filled and signed) 
4. Two (2) passport-type photos.

Applicant Eligibility: Please read below requirements carefully before registering.

Students who haven’t participated the Summer Camp sponsored by Hanban previously, are aged between 18-30 years old and must have studied Mandarin with the Athens Business Confucius Institute or our partners (minimum 40 hours of studying time).

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Accommodation, transportation and activities will be fully funded by the Confucius Institute Headquarter – HanBan. Applicants are expected to cover their own international airfare and the Chinese visa application fee. Due to limited space on the programme, applicants will be selected on a first come first served basis.

Application deadline via our Online Application System : Friday, 28 April 2017

Eligibility for the camp may also be dependent on your availability to attend a briefing meeting before the trip which will take place in early June, 2017.

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