Shanghai International College of Culture (SICC) is one of the authorized testing centers in Shanghai for paper-based tests. We provide support in registration for HSK Test and preparation courses for test takers.
China's Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi, known as HSK or the Chinese Proficiency Test is a standardized test designed and developed to assess and improve the Chinese proficiency of non-native speakers.
HSK is held regularly in China and other countries each year. Certificates of HSK will be issued by Hanban within one month after the test to those who have secured the required scores. HSK Certificate also serves as one of the important references for test takers to apply for different types of schools in China as well as for a job on the international human resources market.
| Level | Vocabulary | Proficiency |
| HSK 1 | 150 | Understand and use very simple Chinese words and phrases, meet basic needs for communication and possess the ability to further their Chinese language studies. |
| HSK 2 | 300 | Have an excellent grasp of basic Chinese and communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. |
| HSK 3 | 600 | Communicate in Chinese at a basic level in their daily, academic and professional life. They can manage most communication in Chinese when travelling in China. |
| HSK 4 | 1200 | Converse in Chinese on a wide range of topics and are able to communicate fluently with native Chinese speakers. |
| HSK 5 | 2500 | Read Chinese newspapers and magazines, enjoy Chinese films and plays, and give a full-length speech in Chinese. |
| HSK 6 | over 5000 | Comprehend written and spoken information in Chinese and effectively express themselves in Chinese, both orally and on paper. |