Chinese
HSK
HSK 2.0 has six levels. HSK 1 and 2 test listening and reading. From HSK 3 there is writing as well. Speaking is a separate exam, the HSKK. Chinese Testing International set the first worldwide HSK 3.0 sitting for 13 December 2026, with nine bands. A paper before that date and a paper after it are not the same exam.
How the result is given
The pass mark is the one on the notice for the paper you sit. In October 2026 the public candidate pages had not published pass marks for the new HSK 3.0 bands. Do not treat a blog's item count as the exam.
Checked against the public pages in October 2026. A centre can change a date, a fee, or a paper, so read the notice before you register.
Surf Language does not run this exam and does not issue its certificate.
