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 all 3 ICD Centers Karachi, 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.