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The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) 3.0 will be trialed at selected test centers worldwide on January 31, 2026. The trial test will cover Asia, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Oceania. Registration has opened, and candidates can sign up online via the Chinese Tests Service Website (www.chinesetest.cn). Both paper-based and Internet-based formats will be available during this trial, with the specific format subject to the arrangement of each test center involved.

Registration Period:

Paper-based Test: From 9:00, December 19, 2025 to 24:00, January 7, 2026

Internet-based Test: From 9:00, December 19, 2025 to 24:00, January 15, 2026

This trial exam covers levels 1 to 6. For levels 3 to 6, candidates need to register for the speaking test at the same time. Scores will be released on March 14, 2026, and candidates can log into the Chinese Tests Service Website (www.chinesetest.cn) to check their results. Score reports are valid for two years. Please note that there will be no analysis report provided for the trial test result.

Test centers in 168 countries will pilot the new version of HSK, and the list of test centers will be updated on an ongoing basis. Candidates are advised to carefully select the correct test center and date when registering.

HSK is a standardized test for Chinese language proficiency for foreign learners worldwide. The latest version, HSK 3.0, released in November this year, expands the proficiency framework from the original six levels to nine. Levels 1 to 3 (Beginner) assess basic communication skills in daily life. Levels 4 to 6 (Intermediate) focus on practical language skills for study, work, and everyday life. Levels 7 to 9 (Advanced) test professional, occupational, and academic language competence, as well as context-appropriate communication skills. The test results constitute certification of Chinese language proficiency for learners and are used by foreigners applying to study or work in China, as well as for internships and employment at overseas Chinese-invested enterprises or multinational corporations. HSK Level 4 is a basic language requirement for studying in China.

(Source: CCTV News App)