Q: When was the New HSK announced?

May 21st 2020 on the Official HSK Twitter account.

Q: What are the main differences between the old and the new HSK?

The two main differences are as follows: The old/current HSK has 6 levels and the new HSK has 9. The old/current HSK tests up to 5,000 words, whereas the new HSK requires you to know over 11,000

Q: Will the HSK Exams change in 2021?

There will be no changes to the HSK Exams in 2021. In fact, new versions of HSK Exams for 1-6 will most likely be released in 2023-24 and the rollout is expected to take a couple of years so the process remains a lengthy one. On the contrary, the HSK 7-9 examinations will be officially launched in March 2022.

Q: When will the NEW HSK officially be launched?

It has been revealed that the New HSK will now launch in March 2022.

Q: How is the New HSK broken down exactly?

The New HSK consists of these four elements : Syllables - 1,110 in total Chinese characters - 3,000 in total Vocabulary - Total is 11,092 Grammar - Total of 572 items

Q: Will I have to buy new HSK textbooks?

Not for the near future. HSK stated the current textbooks will remain in place for another 3-5 years.

Q: How can I improve my Chinese while waiting for further announcements?

We would you recommend you do this while you wait! Check out our online immersion and free HSK quizzes to expand your Chinese. Also be sure to check our blogs on how to self-learn Chinese or you could always book classes with LTL.

Question 1

When was the New HSK announced?

Accepted Answer

May 21st 2020 on the Official HSK Twitter account.

Question 2

What are the main differences between the old and the new HSK?

Accepted Answer

The two main differences are as follows:

The old/current HSK has 6 levels and the new HSK has 9.

The old/current HSK tests up to 5,000 words, whereas the new HSK requires you to know over 11,000

Question 3

Will the HSK Exams change in 2021?

Accepted Answer

There will be no changes to the HSK Exams in 2021.

In fact, new versions of HSK Exams for 1-6 will most likely be released in 2023-24 and the rollout is expected to take a couple of years so the process remains a lengthy one.

On the contrary, the HSK 7-9 examinations will be officially launched in March 2022.

Question 4

Will the HSK textbooks change in 2021?

Accepted Answer

The textbooks will change, but not for another 3-5 years yet.

HSK confirmed this with the following statement:

"The textbooks and courses compiled and developed according to HSK 1-6 levels can still be used. In the next 3-5 years, HSK 1-6 levels will be gradually adjusted according to the "Standards" and the actual conditions of Chinese learners in various countries."

Question 5

Will my current HSK Exam results remain valid?

Accepted Answer

Yes and we have a direct quote from HSK to also back this up, which states:

"The currently implemented HSK 1-6 levels will not be adjusted in the near future, and the test effectiveness, test content, reference vocabulary and test format will remain unchanged and will continue to be implemented stably. The scores of candidates participating in HSK 1-6 levels are still valid, and the validity of the certificates already obtained remains unchanged. "

Therefore there is no need to worry if you need these to apply for a Chinese university or job for example.

Question 6

When will the NEW HSK officially be launched?

Accepted Answer

It has been revealed that the New HSK will now launch in March 2022.

Question 7

How many words to pass the highest (new) HSK level?

Accepted Answer

The highest level of HSK you can pass with the new system is HSK 9 and this requires knowing a huge 11,092 words, more than double the current highest level (HSK6).

Question 8

How is the New HSK broken down exactly?

Accepted Answer

The New HSK consists of these four elements:

Syllables - 1,110 in total

Chinese characters - 3,000 in total

Vocabulary - Total is 11,092

Grammar - Total of 572 items

Question 9

Will I have to buy new HSK textbooks?

Accepted Answer

Not for the near future.

HSK stated the current textbooks will remain in place for another 3-5 years.

Question 10

How can I improve my Chinese while waiting for further announcements?

Accepted Answer

We would you recommend you do this while you wait!

Check out our online immersion and free HSK quizzes to expand your Chinese.

Also be sure to check our blogs on how to self-learn Chinese or you could always book classes with LTL.

Question 11

How do you say HSK in Chinese?

Accepted Answer

汉语水平考试 (hànyǔ shuǐpíng kǎoshì)

Question 12

Will I be notified if further news on this is announced?

Accepted Answer

Of course.

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