
Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi
汉语水平考试
The Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi, also known as HSK, or the Chinese Proficiency Test, is the national standardized test of Chinese as a foreign language, as recognized by the People’s Republic of China and numerous countries worldwide. Established in Beijing in 1988, the HSK is widely recognized as the most comprehensive of Chinese language proficiency tests.
The HSK measures the proficiency level of non-native speakers of standard Chinese, which may include foreigners, overseas Chinese, and students from Chinese national minorities. It is used as a guideline for admission to colleges and universities in China and Southeast Asia, as well as a reference standard in job recruiting, both within China and in countries around the world where Chinese language skills are necessary.
All HSK tests are designed by experts at HSK headquarters located in Beijing, China. As an official testing site, the Confucius Institute 孔子学院 located in Maryland University is authorized to administer the test, as well as handle matters of registration, payment, and inquiry, under the supervision of the National Committee for the Chinese Proficiency Test in Beijing, in this Washington metropolitan area.
All tests are scored at the HSK office in Beijing itself. Then, the results are sent back to the PCC/HSK site, where they will be distributed to examinees within 90 days of the test date. After this period, score reports and certificates will be available for pick-up or mailed directly to examinees. HSK proficiency certificates are issued to those who have successfully demonstrated mastery of HSK standards of Chinese proficiency. Those who perform well on the test may also be qualified for scholarships offered by the National Office for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language.
In Washington metropolitan area, there is only one official test center which is within the Maryland University of MD. For more information, please see the link to your right.
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