Online Programme

HSK 1 course

Pre-requisite

Students should know basic Pinyin and some basic words, and be keen to further improve their Chinese proficiency level.

Learning content

1. 150 high-frequency words
2. HSK 1 Grammar patterns
3. Exam mock papers

Learning output

Test takers who have passed the HSK-1 can understand and use some very simple Chinese words and sentences to meet specific communication needs and have the ability to learn Chinese further.

HSK 2 course

Pre-requisite

Students should have passed HSK Level 1; or have the equivalent learning experience, and be keen to further improve their Chinese proficiency level.

Learning content

1. 150 high-frequency words
2. HSK 2 Grammar patterns
3. Exam mock papers

Learning output

Test takers who have passed the HSK-2 can communicate with Chinese native speakers simply and directly on familiar daily topics in Chinese, and can achieve a superior level of fundamental Chinese language.

HSK 3 course

Pre-requisite

Students should have passed HSK Level 2; or have the equivalent learning experience, and be keen to further improve their Chinese proficiency level.

Learning content

1. 300 high-frequency words
2. HSK 3 Grammar patterns
3. Exam mock papers 

Learning output

Test takers who are able to pass the HSK 3 can communicate in Chinese at a basic level in their daily, academic and professional lives. They can manage most communication in Chinese when travelling in China. 

HSK 4 course

Pre-requisite

Students should have passed HSK Level 3; or have the equivalent learning experience, and be keen to further improve their Chinese proficiency level.

Learning content

1. 600 high-frequency words
2. HSK 4 Grammar patterns
3. Exam mock papers

Learning output

Test takers who have passed the HSK-4 can discuss a wider range of topics in Chinese and communicate fluently with native speakers of Chinese. When candidates apply for admission to Chinese universities, HSK-4 is required for undergraduate majors in science, engineering, agronomy, and medicine.

HSK 5 course

Pre-requisite

Students should have passed HSK Level 4; or have the equivalent learning experience, and be keen to further improve their Chinese proficiency level.

Learning content

1. 1300 high-frequency words
2. HSK 5 Grammar patterns
3. Exam mock papers

Learning output

Test takers who have passed the HSK-5 can read Chinese newspapers and magazines, enjoy Chinese film and television programs, and conduct more complete speeches in Chinese. When they apply to enter Chinese universities, HSK-5 is required for majors in Chinese literature, history, philosophy, and Chinese medicine and enables candidates to have the opportunity to receive scholarships.

HSK 6 course

Pre-requisite

Students should have passed HSK Level 5; or have the equivalent learning experience, and be keen to further improve their Chinese proficiency level.

Learning content

1. 2500 high-frequency words
2. HSK 6 Grammar patterns
3. Exam mock papers

Learning output

Test takers who have passed the HSK-5 can easily understand what they hear and read in Chinese and express their opinions fluently in Chinese, either in oral or written form. With HSK-6, candidates can apply for the best universities in China and have great opportunities to get scholarships.

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