The Chinese Proficiency Test/HSK is an international standardized test for Chinese language proficiency organized by CTI Co., Ltd. (CTI), a specialized international Chinese language education and testing service company. HSK assesses Chinese learners' abilities to use Chinese as a second language in their daily, academic, and professional lives through a standardized examination and evaluation with a uniform grading and scoring system.

HSK scores have become a requirement to prove Chinese language proficiency for international students to apply for admission, graduation, and scholarship in China. For foreigners looking to work in China, a high HSK score can help demonstrate that proficiency to employers and government officials, and better the chances of obtaining a working visa. The uses of HSK scores can be found at：

College enrollment, level learning, course exemption, and course credits.

Employee recruiting, training, and advancement.

Evaluation of quality of teaching at colleges, schools, and other educational institutions.

Heighten Chinese language learners' self-evaluation.

The new HSK represents an evolution, optimization, and systematic upgrade of the existing test. Guided by the Chinese Proficiency Grading Standards for International Chinese Language Education, the new HSK has been upgraded from the current six-level system to a new 'Three Stages, Nine Levels' framework, comprehensively covering elementary, intermediate, and advanced proficiency. It assesses candidates' abilities in five language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translation (at advanced levels).

The new HSK introduces scientific adjustments and optimizations in various aspects, such as question types, number of questions, test duration, and listening speed, offering an enhanced test-taking experience.

The new HSK test syllabus covers five components: tasks, topics, vocabulary, grammar, and Chinese characters. It clearly outlines the specific communication objectives that learners are expected to achieve, providing clear guidance for teaching and testing preparation.

To view the test syllabus, please click the link below: