Translated as Chinese Proficiency Test, the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) test stands as China’s sole national standardized test to examine the Chinese proficiency levels of non-native speakers (this includes international students and Chinese nationals living out of China).
Developed by the HSK Center at the Beijing Language and Culture University, the HSK certificate reflects a learner’s Chinese competency. This HSK Singapore test is recognized internationally and adopted by educational institutions for opportunities like:
HSK exams are conducted yearly and administered by Hanban, the public institution closely affiliated with the Ministry of Education in China.
The HSK exam is split into sections: Listening, Reading and Writing (HSK3-6). And each section is broken down into a number of questions to test your Chinese skills in their daily, academic and professional lives.
Generally, educational institutions do not look out for your HSK test score. What is more important and stands as a qualifier is the HSK level you have passed and hold a certificate in.
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HSK is divided into three categories: Basic, Elementary-Intermediate and Advanced.
Designed for beginners who have acquired knowledge of 200-600 basic Chinese words. They meet the basic needs and requirements for communication and have the ability to understand and use very simple Chinese phrases.
Suitable for those who have an extremely good grasp of the Chinese language, having mastered about 600-1200 Chinese words and certain rules of grammar.
Applies to those who have mastery of approximately 2500-5000 Chinese words with corresponding grammatical rules. They have the ability to use Chinese and communicate in their daily lives including professional and academic settings.
HSK is comprised of six levels that are corresponding to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF) as well as the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages (CLPS).
| HSK Test Dates | HSK level | HSKK level (Oral test) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | Level 1 to Level 6 | All levels |
| 22 Jun | Level 1 to Level 6 | All levels |
| 7 Sep | Level 1 to Level 6 | All levels |
| 7 Dec | Level 1 to Level 6 | All levels |
| HSK Level | Vocabulary Words | Linda Mandarin Course Level | CLPS | CEFR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSK 1 | 150 | Beginner 1 | Level 1 | A1 |
| HSK 2 | 300 | Beginner 2 | Level 2 | A2 |
| HSK 2+ | 450 | Beginner 3 | Level 2 | B1 |
| HSK 3 | 600 | Intermediate 1 | Level 3 | B1 |
| HSK 3+ | 900 | Intermediate 2 | Level 3 | B2 |
| HSK 4 | 1200 | Intermediate 3 | Level 4 | B2 |
| HSK 4+ | 2000 | Advanced | Level 4 | C1 |
| HSK 5 | 2500 | Business Chinese | Level 5 | C1 |
| HSK 6 | Over 5000 | Business Chinese | Level 6 | C2 |
Here at Linda Mandarin, to prepare students for the Singapore HSK exam, we have curated private lessons that offer learners opportunities to practice and improve their Chinese language skills. With our Chinese courses and practice test, students will become more familiar with the HSK test format, knowing how to adopt HSK exam strategies to excel in the test.
Our Private HSK Preparation courses are priced at $1,980/package. This package includes 10 lessons, each lasting for 2 hours, with face-to-face tailored HSK Mandarin coaching.
Students have the freedom to choose their preferred venue, date and time for the classes. Onsite Transport Fee applies for classes at student’s place.
Additionally, there is a one-time $50 registration fee & $50 material fee for every student.
Our Training Centre is located near 3 MRT stations (Tanjong Pagar, Telok Ayer and Raffles Place)
Venue: 137 Cecil Street, Cecil Building #07-04, Singapore 069537
Anita passed her HSK level 1 exam after completing Beginner Mandarin 1 classes with us.
Our youngest student, Mehacarsini (9 years old), passed her HSK level 2 exam after completing Mandarin Beginner 1 & 2 with us.
Generally, educational institutions do not look out for your HSK test score. What is more important and stands as a qualifier is the HSK level you have passed and hold a certificate in. As such, across the 6 different HSK levels, a good score would be one that fulfills the minimum 60% passing mark.
As a marker of your Mandarin proficiency, you do not need to start taking the HSK exams from level 1. In fact, it’s recommended to sit for a placement test first to gauge your existing level of proficiency if you already have some prior knowledge of the language. If you hold significant proficiency, you might even begin at HSK level 6.
At Lindamandarin, an analysis is first done to determine your current Chinese proficiency. We will then proceed to recommend a suitable Mandarin class for you to learn Chinese effectively. In this way, we ensure that all students can meet their individual learning needs and objectives – allowing you to benefit from our courses fully.
Attaining HSK level 1 proficiency would require a student to master about 150 Chinese words. HSK level 1 Chinese proficiency can be achieved in approximately 1 month, with continuous practice up to the test date.
Especially for non-native speakers, it is important not to rush through the course. Mastering the basics is crucial before entering the the HSK elementary-intermediate course, because the HSK vocabulary involved will be significantly more difficult.
To speak Mandarin fluently in Singapore, it’s best to attain a certificate that is of HSK level 4 and above. Especially if you are looking to use Mandarin for higher education or employment opportunities, reaching at least level 4 is recommended. Should you wish to be more confident and communicate your ideas most effectively in the professional aspect, you can aim to pass the HSK level 6 exam.
While there is no actual expiry date to the HSK certificate, the certificate offers a limited validity period when it comes to academic purposes. For instance, if you are applying to a Chinese university, the institution might only perceive your certificate as valid if it was issued in the last 2 years.
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