HSK score report: full score, pass mark and two-year validity
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The HSK score report is the report that shows a candidate's results on the HSK Chinese language test. According to the HSK and HSKK level pages on chinesetest.cn, the report for Levels 3 to 6 gives four scores: Listening, Reading, Writing and Total.
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Definition
The table below sets out the HSK and HSKK level pages' entries for HSK Levels 3 to 6.
| Level | Scores shown | Full score | Passing mark | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSK Level 3 | Listening, Reading, Writing, Total | 300 points | Cumulative score of 180 or above | Two years, starting from the day of the exam |
| HSK Level 4 | Listening, Reading, Writing, Total | 300 points | Cumulative score of 180 or above | Two years, starting from the exam date |
| HSK Level 5 | Listening, Reading, Writing, Total | 300 points | Not stated in the HSK Level 5 score report entry | Two years, starting from the exam date |
| HSK Level 6 | Listening, Reading, Writing, Total | 300 points | Not stated in the HSK Level 6 score report entry | Two years, starting from the exam date |
What the official text says
The HSKK level pages on chinesetest.cn give the following for the two HSKK speaking levels:
- HSKK Intermediate score entry: a full score entails earning 100 points. A cumulative score of 60 or above qualifies as a passing mark. HSK Speaking scores are valid for two years, starting from the test date.
- HSKK Advanced score entry: a full score entails earning 100 points. A cumulative score of 60 or above qualifies as a passing mark. HSK Speaking scores are valid for two years, starting from the test date.
Section VI, item 5 of the Application Guide for Chinese Government Scholarship, published by China Scholarship Council (Campus China), sets a language certificate requirement for that scholarship. Applicants for master's, doctoral, general scholar and senior scholar programs taught in Chinese must submit a valid HSK score report that meets the corresponding Chinese language proficiency requirements. Applicants for programs taught in other languages are required to provide relevant language proficiency certificates, such as IELTS or TOEFL score reports, in accordance with the requirements of each university. Item 5 does not name an HSK level or a score. This requirement belongs to the application for that scholarship.
Questions
How long is an HSK score report valid?
The HSK Level 3 entry states that HSK scores are valid for two years, starting from the day of the exam. The HSK Level 4, 5 and 6 entries state two years, starting from the exam date. The HSKK Intermediate and Advanced entries state two years, starting from the test date.
Related terms
- HSKK score report
- CSCA score report
- IELTS score report
- TOEFL score report
- Scholarships
- Admission and documents
Sources
- HSK and HSKK level pages: Chinese Tests Service Website (chinesetest.cn), Chinese Testing International
- Application Guide for Chinese Government Scholarship: China Scholarship Council (Campus China)
Checked 11 October 2026.
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