HSK courses and examinations

Please refer to these steps to register for HSK:

Step 1: Register online at at the Chinese Test website and send the confirmation email to:

confucius-chinesetests (@gold.ac.uk)

Step 2: Make the payment for exam via the relevant eventbrite page:

In addition to the exam fees below, there is an administration fee of £10. 

If you wish your certificate to be posted to you, then there is a postage fee of £3 (UK) or £10 (International) 

The exam fees are as follows:

Refund

All the fees are non-refundable.

Any changes (level and exam date) before the official (HSK) deadline can be processed. However we can only change level and/or exam date ONCE without extra charge.

No changes can be processed after the registration deadline. 

HSK tests for levels 2/4/6 will start at 9am.

HSK tests for levels 1/3/5 will start at 1:30pm.

Students can come to our office up to 15 minutes in advance.

Location: 17 Laurie Grove, New Cross, London SE14 6NH

Dates and times 2019

Find your deadlines for regestration and payment as well as the results announcement dates for the following exam dates below.

*The result announcement will be delayed by one week due to public holidays

Dates and times late 2019

Dates and times late 2019

*The result announcement will be delayed by one week due to public holidays

Dates and times 209

Dates and times 2019

Please note, we are not running BCT exams this year.

1. How do I register for HSK/HSKK/YCT test successfully?

Please follow the steps under the "How to Register" section above and complete all the actions. Once all of them are complete, you wil have registered successfully. 

2. How do I find out the dates and deadlines for the exams?

All the dates and deadlines for the exams are displayed above. All tests are on a weekend (either Saturday or Sunday) Paper test and e-test now have the same deadline for registration. 

3. What’s the difference between paper test and e-test?

The difference between them is that the former is done on paper while the computer-based one is conducted on the computer. If you choose the e-test, when you finish one part, you can’t go back to see it or change the answer again

Candidates taking the computer based test should keep in mind that, although rare, system failures may sometimes happen. The e-testing sytem is hosted on an external server which isn't under the direct control of our team, but in the event of a system failure we will do our best to solve the issue with minimal disruption to the candidate.

4. Is there a Pinyin input method in the computer?

Yes, there is. When you need to input Chinese characters during the exam, it will show you the input methods on the website which you can choose one you prefer.

5. What do I need to bring to the exam?

You need to print your admission ticket within 3 days before the test date, and bring your ID or passport, the same one you used to register for HSK. Candidates who are going to take the paper test, please bring pencils and eraser.

6. What should I do after registering on the website?

 You should send an e-mail to (confucius-chinesetests)@gold.ac.uk telling us that you have registered. After registering you will still need to pay for your exam before the registration deadline to sit your requested exam.

7. Could I change the exam date after the registration?

 You can change the exam date only before the registration deadline.

8. What’s the price of HSK/ HSKK/ YCT test?

You can find the prices for all tests on the HSK page above. 

9. How do I pay for HSK/ HSKK/ YCT test?

To pay, you need to go to the relevant eventbrite page and pay for the test and date you wish to sit the exam. you can also pay for any postage of your certificates at the same time. 

10. Can I get a refund if I can’t take the exam?

 All the fees are non-refundable.

11. What time do I need to arrive at the test room?

On the exam day, please come to our office about 15 minutes earlier than the test time and then we will lead you to the test room. Our office is located at 17 Laurie Grove, New Cross, SE14 6NH, London

12. What will happen if I am late for the test?

If you are late by more than 15 minutes, your examination will be cancelled.

13. When will I receive my results? 

Results for HSK e-test and HSK paper test will be pulished separately two weeks (e-test) and one month (paper test) after the exam date. All your results can be checked on www.chinesetest.cn . You just need to log in and type in your admission ticket series number and then you will be able to see your result.

14. When will I receive my certificate?

Normally your certificate arrives in our office two months after the exam you sit. When it arrives in our office, you can either collect from our office (17 Laurie Grove) or we can post this to you. UK postage fee is £3 and International is £10.