Credential type: language proficiency test · verified on the issuer's site September 20, 2026 issuer page
Exam Domains
1 Listening Comprehension (听力)33%
2 Reading Comprehension (阅读)34%
3 Writing — Essay Condensation (书写·缩写)33%
Exam Details
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsValid government-issued photo ID required (passport recommended for international candidates). Registration name must exactly match the ID presented on test day.
RenewalNot required
PrerequisitesHSK 5 or equivalent; ~2,500 vocabulary items; reading complex authentic Chinese texts (recommended)
Retake PolicyNo mandatory waiting period between HSK attempts. Candidates may register for multiple test dates throughout the year. HSK is offered monthly or bi-monthly at many authorised centres.