In-person and internet-based tests at the University of Sheffield

The Chinese Proficiency Tests HSK/ HSKK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) is an international standardised Chinese language test to measure the ability of non-native Chinese speakers to communicate in Chinese in daily lives, academic and working settings.

HSK (listening, reading and written) and HSKK (Speaking) can be taken separately.

The test is OPEN to individuals of ALL ages, and we welcome test takers from all locations, including those outside of Sheffield.

Further details can be found at:  https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/confucius/proficiency-tests

*** Test date: Sunday 19 May 2024 ***
Registration Deadline: Wednesday 8 May 2024

** Test time on the day **
HSK1, HSK3 and HSK 5, at 13:30 (login onto the test PC at 13:00).
HSK2, HSK4 and HSK 6, at 09:00 (login onto the test PC at 08:30).
HSKK Basic, Intermediate & Advanced at 16:30 (login onto the test PC at 16:00).

* Test Venue: Computer Room 4, The Diamond, University of Sheffield, S3 7RD *

To register for your chosen exam, please send a passport-sized photo of yourself (jpg file) to [email protected]. Registration will NOT be complete without a photo.

Within three days after the deadline, you should receive an automatically generated email from chinesetest.cn. It is your responsibility to check your Test Level and Personal Details for any necessary amendments and inform us promptly.

There is no need to print your Test Admission Card; we will handle the printing for you. You will receive your card and a login password on the test day.

Ensure you arrive at the Test Venue well in advance on the test day to allow ample time to log in to the test PC.

Remember to bring the identification specified during registration, such as your passport. Failure to do so may result in denied entry.

*** Cancellations/Refunds *** 
If you need to cancel your registration, please contact us as soon as possible (email: [email protected]). 
- If you cancel your registration before the registration deadline, you will receive a full refund;
- If you cancel your registration after the registration deadline, no refund will be given.