The new HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) is an international standardized exam that tests and rates Chinese language proficiency. Chinese Language Proficiency (HSK), which is organized by Chinese government for foreigners. It assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives. HSK consists of six levels, namely the HSK (level I), HSK (level II), HSK (level III), HSK (level IV), HSK (level V), and HSK (level VI).

II. Test Levels 
New HSK                 Vocabulary      
HSK (Level I)             150
HSK (Level II)           300
HSK (Level III)           600
HSK (Level IV)         1200  
HSK (Level V)           2500
HSK (Level VI)         Over 5,000 

Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level I) can understand and use very simple Chinese words and phrases, meet basic needs for communication and possess the ability to further their Chinese language studies.

Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level II) have an excellent grasp of basic Chinese and can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.

Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level III) can communicate in Chinese at a basic level in their daily, academic and professional lives. They can manage most communication in Chinese when travelling in China.

Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level IV) can converse in Chinese on a wide range of topics and are able to communicate fluently with native Chinese speakers.

Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level V) can read Chinese newspapers and magazines, enjoy Chinese films and plays, and give a full-length speech in Chinese.

Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level VI) can easily comprehend written and spoken information in Chinese and can effectively express themselves in Chinese, both orally and on paper.

The levels of the new HSK correspond to the levels of the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages (CLPS) and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF), GCSE, IGCSE,  AS, A Level (A1, A2),  IB,  SAT, AP as follows:

The levels of the new HSK correspond to the levels of the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages (CLPS) and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF),
 GCSE, IGCSE,  AS, A Level (A1, A2),  IB,  SAT, AP as follows:

GCSE Chinese /  IGCSE Chinese =  HSK (Level 4)    1200  Vocabulary    
A1 A2  Chinese HSK (Level 5)           2500
IB Chinese (SL) HSK (Level 5)           2500
AP Chinese HSK (Level 5)           2500
SAT Chinese HSK (Level 5)           2500
A Level  Chinese HSK (Level 6)         Over 5,000 
IB Chinese (HL) HSK (Level 6)         Over 5,000