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A: The new Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) or the Chinese Proficiency Test is a standard examination for evaluating the proficiency of one’s modern Chinese language. The new HSK is designed specially for those people-including foreigners, overseas Chinese and students from ethic Chinese whose first language is not Chinese.
A: The old HSK test was first offered in 1990, since then many test centers have been established in China and in nearly twenty foreign countries. For the year 2010, a new HSK has been developed, and will be holding several time a year.
A: Both simplified and original Chinese versions of new HSK tests are available to test takers. Please specify your preference when filling out your registration form.
A: All new HSK certificates are issued by the National Office For Teaching Chinese As a Foreign Language, PRC (also known as Hanban), which is under the Ministry of Education of China.
A: Your new HSK certificate(s) can serve the following purposes:
A: Your new HSK certificate is like a "Diploma"; once you receive it, it becomes your property and it is valid permanently. However, if you wish to use your HSK scores to apply for admission to a college and/or university in China, your scores are good for two years only (for the date you take the test).
A: The new HSK test is dividend into two independent parts: a written test and an oral test.
During the oral test, sound-recording devices are used.
A: The New HSK rates vary from country to country outside of China. The BCIT New HSK Site is non-profit.
The Chinese HSK Authorities have established the HSK Winner Scholarship to financially aid outstanding test-takers to study Chinese language, culture, history and philosophy at a Chinese university. Scholarship recipients enjoy free tuition, free accommodation and free textbooks. However, international-traveling expenses and traveling-insurance remain responsibility of the award recipient. Qualifications of an HSK Winner Scholarship applicant are as follows: 1) non-Chinese citizen; Every year, Hanban will grant each test center a certain number of HSK Winner Scholarship based on the number of test takers and their achievement. Test takers that qualify for the Scholarship will need to apply for it following procedures and regulations set out by Hanban, but NOT all of applicants can be approved, Hanban has the final decision right.
A: The table following will show you all the sections in the new HSK test for each level:
A: The Testing time for new HSK test is in the following table:
A: The numbers of items/questions are in the new HSK are in the following table:
A: Please cilck HERE to find out some sample tests.
Please see the following table for the score rate and passing limit for the test:
A: You can take the test in China, and/or some overseas countries, please click HERE to find out which overseas country that you can take the test.
A: For the year 2010, the new HSK test will be offered in May and November.
A: Confucius Institute at BCIT will offer the all the written and oral tests for the new HSK.
A: After the test, your answer sheets will be sealed and taken back to Beijing immediately to be graded by the new HSK headquarters. BCIT New HSK Testing Center will not be responsible for grading any examinations.
A: You can check your scores on line after 3 weeks of the test date, and the copy of the scores will be mailed out within 60 days after the date of the test.
A: The score Report will be mailed out to Confucius Institute at BCIT around 60 days of the test date, if your score achieve the minimum required, than a new HSK Certificate will be mailed with the score report.
A: Yes, in case you fail, you can take the same category test again. There is no waiting period, nor limit of how many times you are allowed to take the test. All you need to do is to apply again, and be better prepared next time.
A: Please refer to Test Registration Section.
A: Please refer to Test Registration Section.
A: The New HSK is a general language examination, it is not based on any particular textbook or subject, thus you may use any textbooks you prefer to prepare for the test. Sample tests are available at HERE. Some private education agencies, however, offer courses helping you know more about the test, you may register those courses at your own cost.
A: On the date of the test, all applicants should bring the Test Admission Card, a picture ID, 2B pencils, and an eraser. When taking the test, you should have nothing on your desk except the Test Admission Card, photo ID, test booklet, answer sheet, pencils, and erasers. You are not allowed to use any tape-recorders, cameras, dictionaries, textbooks, and/or papers.
A: It is your responsibility to come to the testing room on time. If the test taker is late for less then 5 minutes, he/she may immediately enter the test room to take the exam. If the test taker is late for 5-35 minutes, he/she may take the exam when the next part of the exam begins, and no extension shall be given to make up for the lost time. If the test taker is late for more than 35 minutes, his/ her qualification of taking the exam will be cancelled.
A: The easiest way is to visit our web page for any further and upcoming information. You may also email us at Confucius_info@bcit.ca |
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Q: What is New HSK ? Tel:1-604-4127690 Fax:1-604-6887037 E-mail: James_Yang@bcit.ca