Will there be a new HSKK exam?

With the imminent arrival of the HSK 7-9 exam, Hanban may choose to launch a fourth level of the HSKK to correspond to the new HSKK levels. As of 2021, there has been no announcement indicating that there will be a new level added to the HSKK exam. For the time being, HSKK Advanced will continue to be the highest level of the HSKK exam. However, in December 2021 the Hanban announced some changes for 2022: “Starting from next year, 2022, all overseas HSK3 to HSK6 test takers are required to take both HSK and HSK Oral Test.” Check out the full details in the next chapter of this article.

What's the difference between the HSK and the HSKK?

The difference between the HSK and the HSKK exam is quite simple. The HSK tests listening, reading, and writing abilities, while the HSKK tests speaking abilities. The HSKK exam is a supplementary test to the HSK.

What does HSK stand for?

The HSK stands for Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì (汉语水平考试), which translates to Chinese proficiency exam.

When was the New HSK launched?

HSK 3.0 was launched in March 2022. Three new levels were added to ultimately align the HSK up with the European framework of A1-C2.

The HSKK is a Chinese-speaking test. It measures the test taker’s ability to have conversations and enunciate correctly.

Will there be a new HSKK exam?

With HSK 3.0, all overseas exam takers for levels 3 to 6 are required to take the HSKK at the same time as the HSK exam. More details in our article.

How long is the HSKK exam?

During the HSKK you will listen to the questions from a recording and answer your questions using a microphone. Your audio recordings will be sent to the Hanban headquarters, where they will be graded by in-house examiners. This makes the HSKK a very efficient exam as the full test is only 10-15 minutes long! This is significantly less time than the HSK exam, which can take as long as 130 minutes.

How often are there HSKK exams?

Keep in mind that the HSK is offered much more frequently than the HSKK. While the HSK is offered about once a month, the HSKK is only offered once every 2-3 months .