Please note: We are not taking HSK Exam registrations. Due to COVID19, the exams have not been resumed. Please wait until further notice.
HSK
HANYU SHUIPING KAOSHI
Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK), an international standardized test of Chinese language proficiency, assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives.
Test Dates & Location:
Test Dates:
| Test Month | Exam Date | Registration Deadline | Result Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | Jan 11 (Sat) | Dec 13, 2019 | Feb 18 |
| February | Feb 9 (Sun) | Jan 11 | Mar 9 |
| March | Mar 21 (Sat) | Feb 21 | Apr 21 |
| April | Apr 11 (Sat) | Mar 13 | May 11 |
| May | May 9 (Sat) | Apr 10 | June 9 |
| June | June 14 (Sun) | May 16 | July 14 |
| July | July 12 (Sun) | June 13 | Aug 12 |
| August | Aug 23 (Sun) | July 24 | Sept 23 |
| September | Sept 19 (Sat) | Aug 21 | Oct 26 |
| October | Oct 17 (Sat) | Sept 18 | Nov 17 |
| November | Nov 21 (Sat) | Oct 23 | Dec 21 |
| December | Dec 6 (Sun) | Nov 7 | Jan 6, 2021 |
ICD Centres conducting HSK tests:
Note: Not all exams are conducted at ICD Centers Lahore and Islamabad. Kindly contact us to reconfirm available open date and venue.
Test Registration & Fee:
For registration, fill out this .
Please note that you are required to upload your ID document (Valid CNIC / Passport ) , a passport size picture and fee receipt.
Test fees:
| HSK Level | Vocabulary | Chinese Language Proficiency Scale | CEFR | Test duration (min) | *Test Fee in PKR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSK (Level IV) | 1200 | Level IV | B2 | 105 | Rs. 3,500 |
| HSK (Level III) | 600 | Level III | B1 | 90 | Rs. 3,500 |
| HSK (Level II) | 300 | Level II | A2 | 55 | Rs. 1,600 |
| HSK (Level I) | 150 | Level I | A1 | 40 | Rs. 1,600 |
*Test fee can be revised without prior notice and may differ center to center so contact us for current fee. If payment is being made online by credit / debit card add 2% bank charges when paying. In case of bulk group booking, contact nearest ICD Center for possible discount.
Test Results:
Results are announced online within 4 weeks. Test takers will receive the result certificates for their HSK exam issued by Hanban after 6 weeks from the exam date.
Test Preparation:
Latest Information:
| HSK Testing Level | Contents | # of Questions | Length (minutes) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSK Level 1 | Listening Comprehension | 20 | 40 | 15 | 40* |
| Reading Comprehension | 20 | 15 | |||
| HSK Level 2 | Listening Comprehension | 35 | 60 | 25 | 55* |
| Reading Comprehension | 25 | 20 | |||
| HSK Level 3 | Listening Comprehension | 40 | 80 | 35 | 90* |
| Reading Comprehension | 30 | 25 | |||
| Writing | 10 | 15 | |||
| HSK Level 4 | Listening Comprehension | 45 | 100 | 30 | 105* |
| Reading Comprehension | 40 | 40 | |||
| Writing | 15 | 40 | |||
Test Day Information:
Candidates must adhere following before Exam:
- Candidate must reach test centre 20-30 minutes before the starting time.
- Candidates are required to bring their CNIC card or Passport, or they won’t be allowed to take test.
- No edible is allowed within test centre.
- Candidates aren’t allowed to bring cell phone, any electronic devices and bags in the test centre.
- Stationary and pages will be provided by the institute to perform the exam.
Support for Teachers:
If you are a Chinese Teacher in a Language Institute, looking to book a group of students can contact ICD center for possible discounts.