Program Overview

Introduction to HSK 1 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 1?

• The HSK (Level 1) exam is designed for individuals who are beginners in Chinese, having acquired fundamental listening and reading skills.
• HSK (Level 1) has a total of 40 questions, divided into listening and reading sections.
• The entire exam takes about 40 minutes (including 5 minutes for candidates to fill in personal information).
• Test Start Time (All local times): 13:30.
• HSK (Level 1) score report provides three scores: listening, reading, and total score.
• Achieving a full score entails earning 200 points, while a cumulative score of 120 or above qualifies as a passing mark.
• HSK scores are valid for two years (starting from the exam date).

Course Information

Course Details

• Course Start Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025 1:00 PM
• Course End Date : Sunday, December 7, 2025 2:30 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 £10.00 (zero VAT)