The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) is China's national standardized test designed and developed by the HSK Center of Beijing Language and Culture University to assess the Chinese language proficiency of non-native speakers (including foreigners, overseas Chinese and students from Chinese national minorities)

HSK is divided into three categories: beginning level (HSK Basic), elementary to intermediate level (HSK Elementary-Intermediate), and advanced level (HSK Advanced).

HSK tests are held regularly both at domestic test centers and at overseas test centers each year. HSK Certificates are issued to those who have obtained the required scores. More than 140 HSK centers have been set up, and 300,000 people have taken the test.

Chinese proficiency certificates are issued by the State Committee for the Chinese Proficiency Test of China in accordance with HSK scores and are recognized as authentic Chinese proficiency certificates in many countries all over the world. They are a reference standard used by different types of enterprises, organizations and educational institutions in recruiting people for jobs for which Chinese language skills are necessary. Chinese proficiency certificates are also evidence of the Chinese language skills of foreign students applying for enrollment into different types of schools at various levels in China. The National Office for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language offers scholarships for studying in China to foreign candidates with excellent HSK scores.

More details click here: www.hsk.org.cn/index_e.aspx.

Terms of Validity of Chinese Proficiency Certificates

Chinese proficiency certificates are permanently valid. As a proof of Chinese proficiency for foreign students applying for enrollment into different types of schools at various levels in China, HSK scores are valid for two years from the date of examination.

Content and Duration of the HSK

• The content of the beginners' HSK includes listening comprehension, grammar, and reading comprehension. The test lasts 135 minutes.
• The content of the elementary and intermediate HSK includes listening comprehension, grammar, reading comprehension, and filling in blanks. The test lasts 145 minutes.
• The content of advanced HSK includes listening comprehension, reading comprehension, comprehensive expression, composition, and an oral examination. The test lasts 155 minutes.

HSK Dates
The HSK is held in China and in foreign countries every year.

HSK abroad - Singapore
The HSK is held 5 times a year in Singapore on either March 13th, April 9th, July 24th, September 4th, or October 23rd. The other specific date is set by the HSK organizer of the relevant country in light of its local conditions. For details, please contact 68589600 the HSK examination places abroad according to our website.

2011 HSK Test Information

Notes： Examination Fee Payable According to TEST Centre. Payment should pay by Cash or Cheque.

HSK in China
1) Beginners' HSK: twice a year
First time: 9 a.m. (Beijing time), 2nd Sunday of May
Second time: 9 a.m. (Beijing time), 3rd Sunday of December

2) Elementary and intermediate HSK: three times a year
First time: 9 a.m. (Beijing time), 2nd Sunday of May
Second time: 9 a.m. (Beijing time), 1st Sunday of July
Third time: 9 a.m. (Beijing time), 3rd Sunday of December

3) Advanced HSK: once a year
Beijing: 9 a.m. (Beijing time), 4th Sunday of May
Shanghai and other cities: 9 a.m. (Beijing time), 2nd Saturday of May

Note: For HSK dates in Hong Kong and Macao, please contact local HSK centers.
More details click here: www.hsk.org.cn/news/news20101108_c.html

How to Register for the HSK
You will find it convenient to register for the HSK wherever you are in the world. Please just complete the following steps:

1) You may apply for the HSK at a nearby HSK center.
Singapore HSK CENTRE (CRESTAR)

587 UPPER SERANGOON ROAD,
CRESTAR BUILDING,
SINGAPORE 534564

2) You will need to fill the Application Form, then print it and take it to the HSK Center

3) You will need two 2-inch bareheaded, full-faced photos (40mm x 30mm) and show a valid identification card with your photo on it, such as your passport, driving license or residence permit.

4) You will need to pay an HSK fee and registration fee, both of which are nonrefundable The HSK center will tell you how much you need to pay.

For Your Information
1) To take the HSK, you must make sure you take the following with you:
a) HSK Permit.
b) Valid identification card.
c) Pencil and eraser.

2) will not be allowed to take into the test room materials and articles that are not related to the test.