Program Overview

Introduction to HSK 3 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 3?

• HSK (Level 3) is tailored for beginners who have acquired a broader proficiency in Chinese, encompassing skills in listening, reading, and basic writing.
• HSK (Level 3) has a total of 80 questions, divided into listening, reading, and writing sections.
• The entire exam takes about 90 minutes (including 5 minutes for candidates to fill in personal information).
• Test Start Time: 13:30.
• The HSK (Level 3) score report provides four scores: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Total.
• Achieving a full score entails earning 300 points, while a cumulative score of 180 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 1:30 PM
• Course End Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025 3:00 PM
• 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:
• Course Delivery Type: Face to Face
• Course Fees: Price per attendee is £30.00 (zero VAT)```python