You probably have heard about IELTS (the International English Language Testing System). Do you know that there are more and more people learning Chinese now and there is also an official Chinese language proficiency test called HSK?
What is HSK?
The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) is China’s national standardized test designed and developed by the Confucius Institute Head Quarter in Beijing to assess the Chinese language proficiency of non-native speakers. The standard HSK test (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) assesses the test takers’ ability to in listening and reading comprehension and is an important part of the Chinese testing system. These are standardized exams for Chinese language proficiency and are aimed at non-native Chinese speakers of all levels. HSK is a highly valued tool used in the assessing those with aspirations for study, research and employment in China.
Reasons to undertake HSK include:
- Evaluate your Mandarin abilities
- Receive official recognition for your language skills
- Results may be useful for study and work applications to China
- Expand vocabulary through the test preparation materials
- For Queensland school students, gain credit towards the Queensland Certificate of Education (Level 6, conditions apply).
HSK Test Centre in Cairns
The University of Queensland has an HSK Test Centre in Cairns. The HSK test in Cairns is organised by our local Chinese language learning centre Cairns School of Chinese. All local inquiries regarding HSK can be directed to inquiries@csc.qld.edu.au or visit www.csc.qld.edu.au.
