HSK - Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi: Chinese Proficiency Test

The HSK is the national standardized test of Chinese language proficiency for speakers whose first language is not Chinese. More than 100 HSK centers have been set up in 33 countries, and over 540,000 people have taken the test.

What is the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK)?

The HSK is the national standardized test of Chinese language proficiency for speakers whose first language is not Chinese. 

Authentic certificate
Chinese proficiency certificates are issued by the State Committee for the Chinese Proficiency Test of China, under the supervision of the China National Office for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (Hanban), 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 Hanban (http://www.hanban.org/) offers scholarships for studying in China to foreign candidates with excellent HSK scores.

Leiden University and the Confucius Institute

The Department of Chinese Studies at Leiden University plays a leading role in the teaching and research of Chinese languages and cultures in the Netherlands. The Confucius Institute is a leading educational institute, with locations spread internationally. Its primary task is to offer courses in Chinese languages and cultures.


Further information

For more general information and model-exam: see website. For more information on the exams in the Netherlands: hsk2011.nl@gmail.com  

Application

Applications can be submitted from April 10th to June 3rd. The application deadline for 2011 is June 3rd. 

Test date

Test date HSK 2011 and location

Location for written exam: to be announced
Location for oral exam: to be announced

Written exam: Level 1-6: 26 June 2011
Oral exam: Level 1-6: 23 October 2011 

For more information, check http://confuciusinstituut.nl/cn/view.php?a_id=347 

Online application

To apply, use this link: Confucius Institute and click ”汉语考试”

For further information about registration and exam fees: please send emailto: hsk2011.nl@gmail.com

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