HSK Exam Guide Scores and certificates
Pass marks, when results come out, how long a score report stays valid, and how score review and extra copies work.
Scores: validity, review and extra copies
- Score reports are valid for two years as proof of language proficiency, counted from the test date.chinesetest.cn — test regulations (registration, test day, results)
- Computer-based written results come out 15 days after the test, computer-based speaking results after 20 days, and paper-based results after one month; holidays push the dates back.chinesetest.cn — test regulations (registration, test day, results)
- A score review must be requested online within 30 days of the results. It costs CNY 150 for one section or CNY 300 for the whole HSK test, and CNY 200 for the speaking test.chinesetest.cn — how to apply for score review
- Extra score reports cost CNY 80 a copy plus postage, and up to 10 can be requested for one test.chinesetest.cn — how to request additional score reports
| Level | Sections | Full score | Pass mark |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSK 1 | Listening · Reading | 200 | 120 |
| HSK 2 | Listening · Reading | 200 | 120 |
| HSK 3 | Listening · Reading · Writing | 300 | 180 |
| HSK 4 | Listening · Reading · Writing | 300 | 180 |
| HSK 5 | Listening · Reading · Writing | 300 | not stated on the level page |
| HSK 6 | Listening · Reading · Writing | 300 | not stated on the level page |
| HSK 7–9 | Listening · Reading · Writing · Translation · Speaking | five section scores and a level result | not stated on the level page |