Source: OT-Team(G), 新华网
The reporter has learned from the Center for Language Education and Cooperation of China's Ministry of Education that the HSK 3.0 Chinese Proficiency Test will begin a pilot run at selected test centers worldwide on January 31, 2026.
The pilot examinations will be conducted across Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania. Registration will open shortly, and candidates may register online via the Chinese Test Service website at www.chinesetest.cn.
The pilot will offer two testing formats: paper-based tests and computer-based tests. The specific format available will depend on the test center selected at the time of registration.
Registration periods are as follows:
Paper-based test: 9:00 on December 19, 2025, to 24:00 on January 7, 2026
Computer-based test: 9:00 on December 19, 2025, to 24:00 on January 15, 2026
Candidates worldwide are advised that this pilot covers HSK Levels 1 through 6. For Levels 3 to 6, candidates must register simultaneously for the corresponding speaking test. Test results will be released on March 14, 2026, and can be accessed through the Chinese Test Service website. Test reports will be valid for two years. No diagnostic analysis report will be provided for this pilot examination.
HSK 3.0 test centers are located in 168 countries. The list of pilot test centers will be updated on an ongoing basis. Candidates are reminded to carefully select the correct test center and examination date during registration.
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At present, the number of Chinese language learners and users worldwide has exceeded 200 million, and Chinese has been incorporated into national education systems in 86 countries. The HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) is the standardized language assessment for Chinese learners globally.
The HSK 3.0 version, released in November this year, expands the proficiency framework from the previous six levels to nine levels. Levels 1–3 (Elementary) assess basic communicative competence in daily life; Levels 4–6 (Intermediate) evaluate commonly used communicative skills in study, work, and daily life; and Levels 7–9 (Advanced) focus on in-depth professional, occupational, and academic Chinese, as well as appropriate and effective communication.
HSK 3.0 serves as an official certification of Chinese language proficiency for learners. It is also an important language credential for foreign nationals applying to study or work in China, as well as for internships and employment with Chinese-funded enterprises overseas and multinational companies. HSK Level 4 is the basic language requirement for international students seeking to study in China.
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