HSK Exams

HSK - CHINESE LANGUAGE CERTIFICATE

The HSK exam is the official certification test of Chinese language proficiency for non-Chinese foreigners worldwide, administered by testing centers around the world, including private language schools, universities, and Confucius Institutes. The questions and test dates are the same all over the world, however not all test centers choose to offer the HSK test every month.

♦ Exam dates for the academic year 2024-2025

The Confucius Institute of the University of Thessaly organizes certification exams every month. The certification exams for the academic year 2024-2025 will be announced in October 2024.

♦ Registrations

Registration is done individually and exclusively electronically by each participant. The University of Thessaly CI assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained in this registration. Responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided rests with the exam participant.
Visit address https://www.chinesetest.cn/ChangeLan.do?languge=en&t=1669908620037 and create an account. If you already have one, login to this page by entering your username and password.
ii. Select the exams and the exam center you want to take the exam in and complete the steps. Fill in your personal details, upload a photo of yourself and confirm your registration details.
iii. Examination fees are paid by direct deposit to the account of the Confucius Institute of the University of Thessaly at any branch of Alpha Bank of Greece. You can pay the exam fee through ATM or through web/mobile banking through your own bank. Please note that you will be responsible for any additional bank charges.

Important note!!!

To complete the registration and participation in the exams, it is mandatory to send the proof of deposit to the email confucius@uth.gr

♦ Bank details

Alpha Bank of Greece
Accountholder: Special Account for Research Grants University of Thessaly
IBAN: GR5301403100310002001000887

Description: 6353,01+ Full name
 

♦ Examination cost

HSK 1 – 50 ευρώ /HSK 2 – 60 ευρώ /HSK 3 – 80 ευρώ /HSK 4 – 100 ευρώ /HSK 5 – 120 ευρώ /HSK 6 – 130 ευρώ

HSK WRITTEN EXAMINATION LEVELS
There are a total of six levels of the HSK written exam. From HSK 1 which covers the very basics of the Chinese language to HSK 6 which characterizes complete fluency in communication in any situation. The HSK written exam is divided into 3 sections: oral comprehension, reading-comprehension and written production (from HSK 3-6). Each section consists of a series of questions to test your ability in all forms of the language. Oral production is NOT examined. You can be tested on speaking in a separate test called the HSKK Speaking Test (Listening and Speaking).

HSK-Level 1: Candidates who reach HSK-Level 1 can understand and use simple words and sentences to meet specific communication needs and have laid the foundation for further study of the Chinese language.

HSK-Level 2: Candidates who reach HSK-Level 2 can communicate simply and directly on everyday topics they are familiar with. Level 2 is the advanced stage of the beginner level.

HSK-Level 3: Candidates who reach HSK-Level 3 can satisfy basic communication tasks in daily life and work. If you are traveling in China, Level 3 is a good enough level for your basic communication.

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

HSK-Level 5: Candidates who reach HSK-Level 5 can read Chinese newspapers and magazines, watch Chinese movies and TV, and be able to write and speak.

HSK-Level 6: Candidates who reach HSK-Level 6 can easily understand what they read and listen to and express themselves fluently in written and spoken Chinese.