• (1) Two recent 30 x 40 mm Photos without head wear and a photo-bearing identification, such as a passport or residence permit.
• (2) The appropriate fees for the test and registration (fees may differ for tests administered in different countries, so please contact the test center for details). Fees for the test and registration will not be refunded under any circumstances. When a candidate cannot take the test and makes the request to the test center in which he registered before the test date, he will be required to pay only the registration fee if he takes another test in the future.
• (3) A candidate not near to a test center may register by mail and should send the following:
• a) a copy of the identification paper;


• b) a resume to include name, sex, nationality, date of birth and address;


• c) two recent 30 x 40 photos without head wear;


• d) fees for the test and registration in the form of money order.

All applications must be sent by registered mail at least one week before the registration deadline. No registration may be made by telephone. Candidates will be given admission tickets and the HSK User Handbook (free of charge). Candidates must report to the testing room according to the time and place written on the admission ticket. The admission ticket will not be mailed in case it should get lost. It will be given to the foe candidate upon arrival at the testing site.

It is important for all the candidates taking the test to be familiar with the User Handbook, which contains complete information about test taking.

The HSK Guide, sample test papers and a key, accompanied by a cassette tape recording of the listening section of the sample test are available in all the test centers or agencies. Candidates are responsible for purchasing them directly from the test centers.

• 1. National Test Dates
• HSK Basic is offered twice a year on fixed dates.
• 1) the second Sunday in January 2:30 p. m. (Beijing time)
• 2) the fourth Sunday in May 2:30 p. m. (Beijing time)
• HSK Elementary-Intermediate is offered three times a year ']n fixed dates.
• 1) the second Sunday in January 9:00 a. m. (Beijing time)
• 2) the fourth Sunday in May 9:00 a. m. (Beijing time)
• 3) July 25, 9:00 a. m. (Beijing time)
• HSK Advanced is administered once a year on a fixed date
  the second Sunday in May 9:00 a. m. (Beijing time)

2. International test dates are not fixed. They depend on the arrangement between the Office of State Commission of Chinese Proficiency Test and the individual test center. Please contact test centers or agencies for further information. (Addresses of the test centers are given in the User Handbook).

• A General Introduction About HSK
• Beginning Level of HSK ( HSK Basic )
• HSK Elementary-Intermediate
• HSK Advanced
• Registration and Timetable for HSK
• Test Help
• Test of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry