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HSK & HSKK test 2023
20/01/2023
Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) 
Hanyu Shuiping Kouyu Kaoshi (HSKK) 
 Test format: Online Chinese test (Home Edition) 
Registration is invited for the HSK and HSKK tests  
Test Date: March 11, 2023 
Registration deadline: February 23, 2023 
Note 1:  
HSK 3, 4, 5 and 6   must be taken together with the HSKK test: 
 
  •    HSK 3 and   HSKK    (Primary level) ; 
  •    HSK 4 and   HSKK    (Intermediate level) ; 
  •    HSK 5/6 and   HSKK (Advanced level) ; 
 
Note 2 :  
With the above test sets , there is no  need to pay the  extra online-at-home fee.  
 
Website  www.chinesetest.cn
(click on Test Regulation on the website for information ranging from online registration to test scores) 
 
 
For Details 
Contact Email: confuciusinstitute@cavehill.uwi.edu  
Tel: (246) 629-4970/71  
Test takers need to register on linewww.chinesetest.cn and pay the test fee.  
 
 How to pay  
Overseas institutions and students must contact the Confucius Institute at ConfuciusInstitute@cavehill.uwi.edu , copied to  zenuan.wei@cavehill.uwi.edu for approval and instructions on making payments before payments can be made. 
Students in Barbados may make payments directly in person to the Cave Hill Bursary. After payment is made at the Cave Hill Bursary, please bring the receipts to the Administration Office of the CI or email a photo of your receipt to ConfuciusInstitute@cavehill.uwi.edu  and copy zenuan.wei@cavehill.uwi.edu   by February 23, 2023.   
 
Exam equipment requirements for candidates 
The test on March 11, 2023 is an online test. Please make sure your computer, software configuration and internet meet the following requirements for the exam, otherwise you will not be  allowed to attend the test:  
 
 (1) Computer: Windows (7/10) operating system, the recommended screen resolution is 1440*900 or more (the lowest acceptable setting is 1366*768 and above)  
 
(2) Internet: download the Chinese Internet test client, test the Internet speed, 150KB/s and above. Please do not register if the network requirements are not satisfied.  Download link: https://test.chinesetest.cn:36165/client.html (Will confirm via e-mail after your registration)  
 
(3) Camera: the room must be well lit and the camera clear;  
A. The test computer must have a built in camera or you can add an independent high-definition camera (above 300,000 pixels),  
B. A mobile phone with a camera that downloads the software designated by the local test center.  
 
HSK and HSKK photo format requirements are as follows:  
-   Your recent (within 6 months before the test date) ID photo (standard two inches). This photo cannot be cropped from a larger photo.  
-    No hats, headscarves, hair bands, sunglasses (except for those with special religious beliefs);  
-    Black and white or color photos are acceptable; a white background is preferred.  
 
 
Test date and fees: 
 
NUMBER TEST DATE&TIME Current Price
(Extra fee of
online-at-home included) BDS$
Current Price
(Extra fee of online-at-home included) US$
1 HSK level 1 2023-03-11 13:30 pm $130.00 $66.30
2 HSK level 2 2023-03-11 09:00 am $195.00 $99.45
3 HSK level 3+ 2023-03-11 13:30 am
(HSK 3)
$350.00 $178.50
HSKK (Primary level) 2023-03-11  15:40 pm 
(HSKK P)
4 HSK level 4+ 2023-03-11 09:00 am
 (HSK 4)
$430.00 $219.30
HSKK
Intermediate level)
2023-03-11
11:25 am 
(HSKK I)
5 HSK level 5+ 2023-03-11 
13:30 pm 
(HSK 5)
$510.00 $260.10
HSKK (Advanced
level)
2023-03-11
16:30 pm (HSKK A)
6 HSK level 6+ 2023-03-11
09:00 am 
(HSK 6)
$560.00 $285.60
HSKK (Advanced level) 2023-03-11
16:30 pm (HSKK A)