Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) - the Chinese Proficiency Test

The Confucius Institute at the University of Adelaide is committed to conducting the the Chinese Proficiency Test, or Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK), as a result of its agreements with the National Office for Teaching Chinese as Foreign Language (AKA Hanban or Office of Chinese Language Council International).

Originally developed by the then Beijing Language Institute (Beijing Yuyan Xueyuan) in the early 1980s, the HSK has been developed by Chinese authorities to assess the capabilities of non-native Chinese language learners.

The results of HSK testing can be used to decide an applicant’s entry to Chinese tertiary institutions or help demonstrate Chinese proficiency to potential employers.

Taking the HSK in Adelaide

In 2008 the Confucius Institute will be conducting the HSK for the first time on Sunday the 7th of December.

You must register for the HSK before Friday the 14th of November by calling the Confucius Institute on 8303 5819 or by emailing confucius.institute@adelaide.edu.au.

Please contact the Confucius Institute for more information about the HSK in Adelaide, or visit the HSK web site for general information, including practice tests.

The Office of Chinese Language Council International

The Beijing Language Institute, now known as the Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) continues to be a key player providing HSK related services.