HSK Test Course
About HSK
Chinese Proficiency Test, Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi in Chinese, known as HSK, is a
standardized test designed and developed by the State HSK Commission under
Chinese Ministry of Education to assess the Chinese language proficiency of
non-native speakers.
Functions of HSK Certificates
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To certify that you have obtained the required Chinese proficiency to enter a
college or university in China as an undergraduate or graduate student;
To certify that you have obtained the required Chinese proficiency and thus may
be exempted from taking certain Chinese language courses in your institution in
the United States (if your institution agrees);
To serve as a reference when you apply for a job position that requires a certain
level of Chinese competency;
To test your Chinese proficiency if you are learning the language.
Types of HSK and a descriptive statement of the tests:
1) HSK Basic (levels 1, 2, 3)
400-3000 basic Chinese words as well as the corresponding rules of grammar.
2) HSK Elementary (levels 3, 4, 5), Intermediate (levels 6, 7, 8)
2000-5000 Chinese words as well as the corresponding rules of grammar.
3) HSK Advanced (levels 9, 10, 11)
more than 5000 Chinese words as well as the corresponding rules of grammar.
HSK Preparation Course
HSK Preparation Course is a pre-examination training course tailor-made for students
who are planning to take the HSK test. Pre-test instructions will cover all the
characters, words and grammar points related to the HSK test. Courses include
reading, listening, grammar, and comprehensive exercises that are equivalent to the
HSK test standard. Aside from providing a systematic guide to the exam, analysis of
frequent errors and difficulties for foreign students is also included.
Course Details
Basic (Levels 1, 2)
Objective: You have never studied Mandarin Chinese. You will learn
1) Pronunciation, basic grammar, vocabulary and dialogues to be able to build up basic
listening, speaking and reading Chinese skills.
2) Grasp of survival Chinese, such as the most commonly used expressions for greeting,
shopping, taking a taxi, making an appointment, ordering food, and surfing the internet.
Duration: 60 hours
Elementary (Levels 3,4,5)
Objective: You have learned some Chinese phonetics and a few words but you cannot
express yourself. You will learn basic Chinese vocabulary, sentence structure and grammar
using everyday topics. Phonetics, tone exercises and drills ensure that you learn the correct
pronunciation and intonation from the very beginning.
Courses will enable you to use new words and longer sentences while speaking. This will
provide you with the tools to make yourself more easily understood by Chinese people.
Duration: 60 hours
Intermediate (Levels 6,7,8)
Objective: You have acquired elementary Chinese grammar and you can express yourself
regarding general topics. This course goes thoroughly into grammar, more complex
sentence structure and specific vocabulary. You will better understand China and Chinese
people and gain more exposure to their way of thinking and behaving thus guarantying
successful communication in Chinese.
Duration: 80 hours
Advanced (levels 9, 10, 11)
Objective: You’ve already grasped most Chinese language skills and can express
yourself freely. This course will help you raise your communication skills to the level of
native speakers through intensive listening, reading, speaking and writing practice. Your
vocabulary will be greatly enhanced and grammar structures will be fine tuned to fluency.
Duration: 80 hours