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Language proficiency levels
Mandarin Centers Institute is a world-leading center and is accredited by Hanban to host the official HSK Chinese proficiency exams.
Reference Framework
International Standard (HSK vs. CEF)
The new HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) system categorizes learning into three main stages: Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced. This approach allows you to set clear goals and measure your progress much more precisely.
| Stage | Official Level | Communication Skills | Characters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic 初等 (Chūděng) | HSK 1 Beginner | Ability to use simple phrases to meet immediate, everyday communication needs. | ~ 300 |
| HSK 2 Elementary | Direct interaction in everyday situations involving routines, shopping, and the immediate environment. | ~ 500 | |
| HSK 3 Pre-intermediate | Communicative autonomy for navigating travel, studies, and daily life tasks. | ~ 1.000 | |
| Intermediate 中等 (Zhōngděng) | HSK 4 Intermediate | Ability to converse at length on various everyday topics and structure complex opinions. | ~ 2.000 |
| HSK 5 Upper-Intermediate | Reading the press, comprehending films or television programs, and writing discursive essays. | ~ 4.000 | |
| HSK 6 Advanced Functions | Solid comprehension and fluency to navigate professional and academic environments with ease. | ~ 5.400 | |
| Advanced 高等 (Gāoděng) | HSK 7 Advanced | Critical analysis of complex texts and active participation in specialized debates. | Escalable |
| HSK 8 Prof. Domain | Comprehensive understanding of cultural nuances, complex idioms, and advanced technical terminology. | Scalable | |
| HSK 9 Master / Expert | Ability to provide professional interpretation and translation at an academic or diplomatic level. | + 10.000 |