How to Register and Prepare for HSK Chinese Test. Dr Xiaomei Ma Director, Canberra HSK Centre hsk@trilong.com.au

How to Register and Prepare for HSK Chinese Test Dr Xiaomei Ma Director, Canberra HSK Centre hsk@trilong.com.au

How to Register and Prepare for HSK Chinese Test -Contents What is HSK Why HSK tests Canberra HSK Centre How to register for HSK test How to prepare for HSK test Further information Questions?

What is HSK Test The only official standardized Chinese language proficiency test Assess non-native Chinese speakers abilities in their language proficiency and application of the language. Consist of HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi), HSKK (HSK Kaoyu or HSK Speaking Test), YCT (Youth Chinese Test), and BCT (Business Chinese Test)

Why is HSK Test The principles of HSK: Test learning correlation: promote learning through testing Objectivity and accuracy: indicate the actual Chinese language abilities Clear test objectives: allow student to improve their Chinese language abilities in a systematic and efficient way Purposes and use of HSK A reference for education institution in recruiting and assign students to different classes, giving students academic credits, awarding scholarships for learning in China A reference for employers in recruiting, training and promoting A method for Chinese language learners to assess and improve A method for Chinese language training institutions to evaluate their outcomes

Canberra HSK Centre ASCC HSK Centre: Officially open on 29 July 2015 Serve Chinese learners who wish to take HSK for a variety of purposes Staffing: 2 Chief Examiners 3 Principal Examiners Examiners Venue: 4 locations depending upon the number of registered examinees and type of test they registered for Schedule: the next test of the year is on 19 January and 20 January 2016, registration closes on 21 February 2016 Detail may be accessed at http://www.standardchineseschool.act.edu.au/enghskschedule.html

Canberra HSK Centre - 2016 HSK, HSKK, YCT & BCT Schedule Test date Registration close Result available Available test 19 March 2016 Saturday 21 February 2016 19 April 2016 YCT (written) 20 March 2016 Sunday 22 February 2016 20 April 2016 HSK 21 May 2016 Saturday 24 April 2016 21 June 2016 HSKK, YCT (written + speaking) 12 June 2016 Sunday 16 May 2016 12 July 2016 HSK 19 June 2016 Sunday 23 May 2016 19 July 2016 BCT 20 August 2016 Saturday 24 July 2016 20 September YCT (written) 11 September 2016 Sunday 15 August 2016 11 October 2016 HSK 6 November 2016 Sunday 10 October 2016 6 December 2016 BCT

How to register for HSK test Check the test dates, including registration closing date Online http://www.standardchineseschool.act.edu.au/enghskschedule.html Email to hsk@trilong.com.au Obtain & Complete an appropriate form for HSK/HSKK, YCT or BCT Make payment for the test/s of your choice Online transfer (Account name: ASCC; BSB number: 062 904; Account No. 1034 5608) Cash payment at one of the ASCC campus/offices Email a scanned copy of your form, an electronic photo and receipt to hsk@trilong.com.au prior to the registration closing date. Provide a One electronic photo or two paper photos of the test taker are required (passport photo or the like). Important Note: Registration will only be accepted when the form and payment are received before the registration closes. Passport photo or the like is required if no electronic photo is provided, two paper photos is required prior to the test or the test result will not be valid. Test admission ticket will be issued two weeks after the registration deadline.

How to register for HSK test Registration fees Test Fee (A$) Test Fee (A$) Test Fee (A$) HSK I 35 HSKK Beginner 35 YCT I 20 HSK II 35 HSKK Intermediate 55 YCT II 20 HSK III 55 HSKK Advanced 75 YCT III 30 HSK IV 55 YCT IV 30 HSK V 75 BCT (A) 70 YCT Speaking Beginner 20 HSK VI 75 BCT(B) 90 YCT Speaking Intermediate 30

How to register for HSK test Registration forms

How to register for HSK test Registration forms

How to prepare for HSK test General preparation Learn the contents : The Australian Curriculum: Standard Chinese series that ASCC is introducing in Gungalhin and Woden campuses are aligned with the HSK requirements Set up revision: Schedule your study sessions, Set up specific goals Prepare for the test Understand the test Read the test guide and be familiar with the format/structure, types of, what are expected Take practice test under timed condition Mark and analyse your practice tests Ask teacher for help if needed Do the best on the test Arrival (30 min earlier, restricted entry after the test commenced) What to bring: admission ticket, photo ID, 2B pencils, eraser, black pen for signing (no ID, no test) -- Do not bring: food, drink, books, notebooks, electronic devices, and other items not required for the test.

HSK Chinese Proficiency Test (six levels) Level Words (cumulative) Characters (cumulative/ new) Written test Listening Reading Writing Description I 150 178 178 II 300 349 171 III 600 623 274 IV 1200 1075 452 V 2500 1711 636 20 15 min 35 25 min 40 45 45 20 17 min 25 22 min 30 40 45 Not tested Not tested 10 items 15 items 10 items Designed for learners who can understand and use some simple Chinese characters and sentences to communicate, and prepares them for continuing their Chinese studies. In HSK 1 all characters are provided along with Pinyin. Designed for learners who can use Chinese in a simple and direct manner, applying it in a basic fashion to their daily lives. In HSK 2 all characters are provided along with Pinyin as well. Designed for learners who can use Chinese to serve the demands of their personal lives, studies and work, and are capable of completing most of the communicative tasks they experience during their Chinese tour. Designed for learners who can discuss a relatively wide range of topics in Chinese and are capable of communicating with Chinese Designed for learners who can read Chinese newspapers and magazines, watch Chinese films and are capable of writing and delivering a lengthy speech in Chinese. VI 5000 2633 922 50 50 1 compositio n Designed for learners who can easily understand any information communicated in Chinese and are capable of smoothly expressing themselves in written or oral form.

HSKK HSK Speaking Test(three levels) Section HSKK Level Part I Listening & Repeat Part II Part III Answer Questions Total HSKK Beginner 15 items 4 min Listen & Reply 10 items 3 min 2 items 3 min 27 items 10 min (total 17 min) HSKK Intermediate 10 items 3 min Picture description 2 items 4 min 2 items 4 min 14 items 11 min (total 21 min) HSKK Advanced 3 items 7 min Read aloud 1 items 2 min 2 items 5 min 6 items 14 min (total 24 min)

YCT Youth Chinese Test (four levels) New HSK New YCT Vocabulary HSK (Level VI) Over 5,000 HSK (Level V) 2,500 HSK (Level IV) 1,200 HSK (Level III) YCT (Level IV) 600 HSK (Level II) YCT (Level III) 300 HSK (Level I) YCT (Level II) 150 YCT (Level I) 80 Writing Test Speaking Test YCT (Level IV) YCT (Intermediate Level) YCT (Level III) YCT (Level II) YCT (Beginner Level) YCT (Level I)

BCT Business Chinese Test (two levels) BCT consists of two relatively independent tests: BCT (Listening & Reading) and BCT (Speaking & Writing). Test takers may sit for one or both of them at a time.

How to prepare for HSK test Further information http://www.standardchineseschool.act.edu.au/enghskcentre.html hsk@trilong.com.au www.chinesetest.cn Questions?