Chinese Level Test (HSK) Reform: Merge in written examinations and spoken tests

Recently, in response to the global demand for high -quality Chinese education, and in accordance with the “Chinese Level Standards for Chinese Education”, the Chinese Level Examination (HSK) has carried out major reforms in China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) since January 2023. The core of this reform is to merge the written test with the spoken test to evaluate the Chinese ability of candidates more comprehensive and accurately.

This reform marks the transformation of the HSK test from traditional single written tests to comprehensive language ability assessment.

关于中国地区汉语水平考试(hsk)书面考试与口语考试合并实施的通知
Notice on the merger and implementation of the Chinese Level Test (HSK) Chinese Level Test (HSK) in China

Candidates to register for HSK level 3 are that they must participate in the HSK oral test juniority at the same time, which will help evaluate the actual ability of candidates in basic Chinese exchanges.

Similarly, candidates who apply for HSK4 levels need to participate in intermediate levels of oral examinations to test their level of application in daily life and work.

For candidates who apply for HSK5 and level 6, they must participate in the HSK oral test senior, which will comprehensively test their performance in high -level Chinese exchanges.

This reform not only helps candidates to comprehensively improve Chinese capabilities, but also provide more accurate and comprehensive language ability assessment basis for employers and academic institutions. After the exam, the candidates will receive a comprehensive report report, including the scores of written examinations and speaking tests, which will provide them with more strong support in studying, work and international exchanges.

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