Program Overview

Introduction to HSK 2 Exam

The HSK stands for Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi in Chinese, which translates to “Chinese Proficiency Test”. It is an international standardized test for Chinese language proficiency organized by a specialized international Chinese language education and testing service company.

What is HSK?

• HSK is divided into 9 levels, and the Newcastle University Confucius Institute Test Centre currently offers levels 1 through 6.

What is HSK 2?

• The HSK (Level 2) exam is intended for beginners but at a slightly more advanced level, assessing their basic listening and reading capabilities in Chinese.
• HSK (Level 2) consists of 60 questions, divided into listening and reading sections.
• The exam time is approximately 55 minutes (including 5 minutes for candidates to fill in personal information).
• Test Start Time: 09:00.
• The HSK (Level 2) score report provides three scores: Listening, Reading, and Total.
• Achieving a full score entails earning 200 points, while a cumulative score of 120 or above qualifies as a passing mark.
• The HSK scores are valid for two years, starting from the day of the exam.

Course Information

Course Details

• Course Start Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025 9:00 AM
• Course End Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025 9:30 AM
• Enrolment Start Date: Friday, January 10, 2025 8:00 AM
• Enrolment End Date: Monday, November 10, 2025 8:00 AM
• Course Location: Newcastle University
• Course Tutor/s: Not specified
• Course Delivery Type: Face to Face
• Course Fees: Price per attendee is £20.00 (zero VAT)```python