HSK/HSKK Test
HSK, also known as the Chinese Proficiency Test, is an internationally standardized assessment of Chinese language proficiency. The test consists of six levels: HSK Level 1, HSK Level 2, HSK Level 3, HSK Level 4, HSK Level 5, and HSK Level 6.
In addition, HSKK (Hanyu Shuiping Kouyu Kaoshi) evaluates test-takers oral Chinese abilities and has three levels: HSKK Primary, HSKK Intermediate, and HSKK Advanced.
If you have any questions about the HSK or HSKK tests, please don't hesitate to email us at hsktest@confuciusgroningen.nl.
Important News!!!
Starting in January 2025, the HSK and the HSK speaking test for both paper-based and internet-based versions in the Netherlands will be combined as follows:
- Candidates who register for the HSK3 test are required to register for the HSK Speaking (Primary) together.
- Candidates who register for the HSK4 test are required to register for the HSK Speaking (Intermediate) together.
- Candidates who register for the HSK5/6 test are required to register for the HSK Speaking (Advance) together.
- The HSK Speaking test can be registered separately.
* FAQ ｜Mandatory Pairing of HSK 3–6 with the HSK Speaking Test
- Our testing center now offers two exam types: Paper-Based Test and Internet-Based Test.
- Check out our exam schedule for 2026 below:
| Date | Type | Location | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline | Result Releasing Date |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 March (Registration starts on 21 January) | HSK1-6 + HSKK | Rotterdam | 13 February | 18 February | 22 April |
| 2 | 11 April (Registration starts on 18 February) | HSK1&2 | Wassenaar | 6 March | 11 March | *15 May |
| 3 | 11 April (Registration starts on 18 February) | HSK3-6 + HSKK | Groningen | 6 March | 11 March | *15 May |
| 4 | 16 May (Registration starts on 16 March) | HSK1-6 + HSKK | Arnhem | 10 April | 15 April | 16 June |
| 5 | 28 June (Registration starts on 29 April) | HSK1-6 + HSKK | Zwolle | 25 May | 27 May | 28 July |
* The test result will be released one week later due to Chinese holidays. Some minor adjustments might be added later.
- Spots are limited for the tests and the registration will be closed when no more seats are available.
- The paper-based exam dates for the second half year of 2026 will be announced this summer.
- Before registration, please refer to our test plan to confirm the actual test locations and the corresponding available test levels.
- You can find more information about test fee and registration procedure of the paper-based test by clicking here.
| Date | Type | Location | Registration Deadline | Payment Deadline | HSK Result releasing date | HSKK Result releasing date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 March (Registration starts on 5 February) | HSK1-6+HSKK | Amsterdam | 5 March | 8 March | 7 April | 13 April |
| 2 | 11 April | HSK1-6+HSKK | Amsterdam | 25 March | 29 March | 27 April | *8 May |
| 3 | 16 May | HSK1-6+HSKK | Amsterdam | 29 April | 3 May | 1 June | 5 June |
| 4 | 28 June | HSK1-6+HSKK | Amsterdam | 11 June | 14 June | 13 July | 20 July |
| 5 | 13 September | HSK1-6+HSKK | Amsterdam | 1 July | 5 July | 29 September | *9 October |
| 6 | 17 October | HSK1-6+HSKK | Amsterdam | 30 September | 4 October | 2 November | 6 November |
| 7 | 7 November | HSK1-6+HSKK | Amsterdam | 21 October | 25 October | 23 November | 27 November |
| 8 | 13 December | HSK1-6+HSKK | Amsterdam | 26 November | 29 November | 28 December | 4 January,2027 |
* The test result will be released one week later due to the Chinese bank holidays.
- Registartion for the internet-based HSK test scheduled on 22 March 2026 will open on 5 February 2026.
- Spots for the internet-based test are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. If you're interested, don't delay – register for the test and complete the payment as soon as possible to secure your spot.
- You can find more information about the internet-based test by clicking here.