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About HSK

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HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) is an international standardised exam that tests and rates Chinese language proficiency.

It assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives.

HSK consists of six levels, namely the:

  • HSK (level 1) 
  • HSK (level 2) 
  • HSK (level 3) 
  • HSK (level 4) 
  • HSK (level 5) 
  • HSK (level 6) 


HSK (level 1) assesses basic language skills while HSK (level 6) is the highest level-test takers who are able to pass this level can easily comprehend written and spoken information in Chinese and can effectively express themselves in Chinese, both orally and in written form.  

About HSKK

HSK Speaking Test (HSKK) assesses the test takers’ oral Chinese abilities. HSKK consists of three levels, HSKK (Primary level), HSKK (Intermediate level) and HSKK (Advanced level). HSKK is conducted in the form of audio recording. 

Starting from January 2023, test takers for HSK 3 and above are required to take both HSK and HSK Oral Test (HSKK).The corresponding level is as follows:

  • HSK Level 3 corresponds to Basic Level Oral Test.
  • HSK Level 4 corresponds to Intermediate Level Oral Test.
  • HSK Level 5 and 6 correspond to Advanced Level Oral Test. 

Who can take the test?  
Non-native Chinese speakers (including Chinese Malaysians) who want to evaluate their Chinese language proficiency. It is commonly taken by students, professionals, and individuals interested in studying or working in a Chinese-speaking environment.  

Important Date

Exam Date: 22 June 2025, Sunday
Registration Deadline: 23 May 2025, Friday 

 

The important of HSK 

A reference for an educational institution’s decision-making concerning recruiting students, assigning students to different classes, allowing students to skip certain courses and granting students academic credits

A reference for employers' decision-making concerning recruitment, training and promotion of employees

A method for Chinese language learners to assess and improve their proficiency in Chinese

A method for Chinese language training institutions to evaluate training results 

 

Test structures (Number of items)

 HSK Levels Test Time Duration
(minutes)
Test Structure
(Listening: L; Reading: R; Writing: W) 
Passing line/ Total Score Vocabulary
 1 13:30-14:10  40  L20 R20  120/200  150
 2 09:00-09:55  55  L35 R25  120/200 300 
 3 + 
HSKK (Basic) 
13:30-15:00  90  L40 R30 W10  180/300  600
 4 + 
HSKK (Intermediate) 
09:00-10:45  105  L45 R40 W15  180/300  1200
 5 + 
HSKK (Advanced) 
13:30-15:35  125  L45 R45 W10  180/300  2500
 6 + 
HSKK (Advanced) 
09:00-11:20  140  L50 R50 W1  180/300  5000  

 

Test Fees

HSK/HSKK Test Fees
 Level Fees Fees (including 8% SST)
 HSK 1  RM120.00  RM129.60
 HSK 2  RM150.00  RM162.00
 HSK 3 & HSKK Oral Test              (Basic Level)  RM300.00  RM324.00
 HSK 4 & HSKK Oral Test              (Intermediate Level)  RM370.00  RM399.60
 HSK 5 & HSKK Oral Test              (Advanced Level)  RM430.00  RM464.40
 HSK 6 & HSKK Oral Test              (Advanced Level)  RM460.00  RM496.80
 
How to register

Step 1: Materials preparation 

  1. One (1) softcopy of your passport or identity card
  2. One (1) softcopy of passport size photo in JPEG format 
  3. Form HSK registration

Step 2: Submission 

  1. Walk-in
    You may visit us at the correspondence address or call +6 03 8924 8245  
  2. Email 
    Please email the above materials (1 & 2) in step one and a scanned copy of bank-in or payment receipt before the registration deadline to the correspondence email address at hanyutest@nottingham.edu.my
  3. Please upload one (1) softcopy of your passport or identity card 
  4. Please upload one (1) softcopy of passport size photo in JPEG format  
Finance

Payment Procedure:

  1. Notify your registration by email to hanyutest@nottingham.edu.my
  2. Once we receive your registration email, we will email you the exam fees invoice within 3 working days.
  3. After receiving your exam fees invoice, please proceed with the payment. 

Credit card payment (Mastercard /Visa / AMEX) 

  • E-pay - credit or debit cardholder (Master or Visa). Online banking are also accepted - Affin BankAlliance BankAmbankCIMBBank IslamBank RakyatHong Leong bankMaybankPublic BankRHB and UOB.
  • On the Fees name, please click Other Fees. You are required to include NameI/C or passportContact no.Email addressPayment description and Amount. On the 'Payment Description' indicate Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) - 2025 and attach an electronic-copy of your payment with your registration form by email/fax.       

Other payment methods

  • If you are an Affin Bank account holder you may pay online via the Affin Bank portal.
  • Crossed cheque or bank draft payable to 'The University of Nottingham in Malaysia Sdn Bhd'.
  • Bank transfers (telegraphic transfers) or direct bank-in to either of the following bank:

    HSBC Bank Malaysia Berhad

    Main Branch
    2 Leboh Ampang
    50100 Kuala Lumpur

    Bank Account Number
    301-879391-101

    Swift code: HBMBMYKL 

    Please note that cash payments are not acceptable.  

For crossed cheque or bank draft: 

  • Indicate the reference: Chinese proficiency test HSK 2025 and name of the remitter at the back of the cheque or bank draft and post to the correspondence address.
  • Attach an electronic-copy of your cheque to your registration form by email/fax the copy to the correspondence email/fax no. upon submission of the registration form. All cheques and bank transfers must be forwarded to the Finance Office for official receipt. 

For bank transfers or direct bank-in:
 

  • Indicate the reference: Chinese proficiency test HSK 2025 in your transaction 
  • Attach proof of transaction to your registration form by email/fax the copy to the correspondence email address/fax no. upon submission of the registration form. All cheques and bank transfers must be forwarded to the Finance Office for official receipt. 

 

Contact Us

Email: study@nottingham.edu.my  
Phone: +60 3 8924 8686 

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