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What is HSK?
The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) is an international standardized test for Chinese language proficiency organized by CTI Co., Ltd. (CTI), a specialized international Chinese language education and testing service company. HSK assesses Chinese learners’ abilities to use Chinese as a second language in their daily, academic, and professional lives through a standardized examination and evaluation with a uniform grading and scoring system.
Why choose HSK?
HSK is the world’ s third-largest language test brand after IELTS and TOEFL. HSK scores have become a requirement to prove Chinese language proficiency for international students to apply for admission, graduation, and scholarship in China. For foreigners looking to work in China, a high HSK score can help demonstrate that proficiency to employers and government officials, and better the chances of obtaining a working visa. The uses of HSK scores can be found at：
- College enrollment, level learning, course exemption, and course credits.
- Employee recruiting, training, and advancement.
- Evaluation of quality of teaching at colleges, schools, and other educational institutions.
- Heighten Chinese language learners’ self-evaluation.