Knowing how to speak Mandarin Chinese can open up a world of opportunity to students, professionals and entrepreneurs who seek to study, work, travel or do business in China and in other Chinese-speaking countries.

Other places where Mandarin Chinese is spoken:

• Hong Kong
• Macau
• Tibet
• Singapore
• Taiwan
• Indonesia
• Thailand
• Other countries with a sizeable Chinese community

What is the HSK test?

The Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) or Chinese Proficiency test evaluates the Chinese language abilities of non-native Chinese speakers in their daily academic and professional lives.

Individuals who can take the HSK test

• Chinese ethnic minority students who speak a Chinese dialect
• Foreign students seeking enrollment in a Chinese university

Foreign professionals looking for employment or professional advancement in China