Chinese language proficiency tests

The University’s Confucius Institute offers HSK Level 1–6 oral and written tests for school-aged learners, secondary, tertiary, and adult learners.

Test Dates for 2026

The Confucius Institute at Victoria University of Wellington offers various Chinese Language tests.

If you want to assess your level try here.

The following tests will be offered:

Test Dates

Tests

Registration/
Payment Deadline

Online Registration

Payment

Sunday
22 March		HSK 1-6 & HSKK (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)23  FebruaryOpening in January 2026Opening in January 2026
Saturday
16 May 		HSK 1-617 AprilOpening in January 2026Opening in January 2026
Sunday
16 August		HSK 1-6 20 JulyOpening in January 2026Opening in January 2026
Saturday
17 October		HSK 1-618 SeptemberOpening in January 2026Opening in January 2026
Saturday
7 November		HSK 1-69 OctoberOpening in January 2026Opening in January 2026

We will inform you of the exam information i.e., test venue, time etc., two weeks before the test.

Chinese Language Test Fees in NZ $ (GST inclusive)*

  1. HSK Written Test Level 1: $35
  2. HSK Written Test Level 2: $55
  3. HSK Written Test Level 3: $75
  4. HSK Written Test Level 4: $95
  5. HSK Written Test Level 5: $115
  6. HSK Written Test Level 6: $135
  7. HSKK Speaking Test Beginner: $35
  8. HSKK Speaking Test Intermediate: $55
  9. HSKK Speaking Test Advanced: $75

*Fees are subject to change. Any updated rates will be confirmed in January 2026.

Chinese Proficiency test

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HSK is an international standardized exam that tests and rates Chinese language proficiency. There are both written and spoken tests. It assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives.

These tests are essential tools to determine the student’s Chinese proficiency level and useful qualifications for further language study in China and universities worldwide. HSK certificates are also often an essential requirement when applying for Chinese scholarships. The University’s Confucius Institute offers a series of training workshops and training materials for test candidates.

The written tests consist of six levels from HSK-Level 1 to HSK-Level 6. The online written tests are also being offered. Oral tests are divided into 3 levels, HSK-Speaking basic, intermediate and advance.

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) as follows:

HSK-Level 1

  1. Vocabulary: 150
  2. CLPS: Level I
  3. CEF: A1

HSK-Level 2

  1. Vocabulary: 300
  2. CLPS: Level II
  3. CEF: A2

HSK-Level 3

  1. Vocabulary: 600
  2. CLPS: Level III
  3. CEF: B1

HSK-Level 4

  1. Vocabulary: 1200
  2. CLPS: Level IV
  3. CEF: B2

HSK-Level 5

  1. Vocabulary: 2500
  2. CLPS: Level V
  3. CEF: C1

HSK-Level 6

  1. Vocabulary: Over 5000
  2. CLPS: Level V
  3. CEF: C2

Contact

For more information on registration and test preparation workshops, please contact:

Confucius Institute
Victoria University of Wellington
PO Box 600
Wellington 6140
New Zealand


Email: confucius-institute@vuw.ac.nz