HSK 3.0 Global Trial Examination
A Historic Milestone in Chinese Language Testing
Chinese Testing International (CTI) has officially announced the first-ever global trial of the HSK 3.0 examination system. Scheduled for January 31, 2026, this landmark event marks the debut of the completely redesigned Chinese proficiency test that will eventually replace the current HSK standard worldwide.
The trial will be conducted at 44 authorized test centers across more than 20 countries, including locations in Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Registration opens on December 19, 2025 at 09:00 Beijing Time through the official Chinese Test portal.
📅 Key Dates for HSK 3.0 First Trial
⏰ HSK 3.0 Exam Schedule (All 6 Levels)
| Level | Type | Start Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSK 1 | Written | 14:00 | ≈ 40 min |
| HSK 2 | Written | 09:00 | ≈ 60 min |
| HSK 3 | Written | 14:00 | ≈ 83 min |
| Speaking | 16:30 | ≈ 15 min | |
| HSK 4 | Written | 09:00 | ≈ 85 min |
| Speaking | 11:35 | ≈ 20 min | |
| HSK 5 | Written | 14:00 | ≈ 110 min |
| Speaking | 16:30 | ≈ 23 min | |
| HSK 6 | Written | 09:00 | ≈ 125 min |
| Speaking | 11:35 | ≈ 23 min |
HSK Levels 3-6 require simultaneous registration for both written and speaking tests. All times shown are local time at each test center.
🌍 Official HSK 3.0 Test Centers
44 authorized centers across 20+ countries for the first global trial
🌏 Asia
17 Centers
| Country | Test Center | Test Type |
|---|---|---|
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | Ho Chi Minh City University of Pedagogy | Paper + Computer |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | Thai Nguyen University HSK Center | Paper + Computer |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | Thang Long University | Paper + Computer |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | Confucius Institute at VNU Hanoi | Paper + Computer |
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | Al-Farabi Kazakh National University | Paper + Computer |
| 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | Shakarim University | Paper + Computer |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | Rainbow Confucius Institute | Paper + Computer |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | HSK Korea Office | Paper + Computer |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | Hun Sen High School Testing Center | Paper + Computer |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | Chinese Language & Culture Testing Center | Paper + Computer |
| 🇲🇳 Mongolia | HSK Test Center of Mongolia | Paper + Computer |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | Japan Youth Development Association | Paper + Computer |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | Prince of Songkla University, Phuket | Paper + Computer |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | Chiang Mai University | Paper + Computer |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | Rose Garden Secondary School | Paper + Computer |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | Chonburi Dazhong International School | Paper + Computer |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | Kechstar Learning and Testing Center | Paper + Computer |
🌍 Europe
7 Centers
| Country | Test Center | Test Type |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | Catholic University of the Sacred Heart | Paper + Computer |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | UK Chinese Language Examination Board | Paper + Computer |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | Moscow State University | Paper + Computer |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | Saint Petersburg State University | Paper + Computer |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | Huaming HSK Testing Center | Paper + Computer |
| 🇫🇷 France | Association Française des Professeurs de Chinois | Paper + Computer |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Han Garden Chinese Testing Center | Paper + Computer |
🌍 Africa
2 Centers
| Country | Test Center | Test Type |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | University of Dar es Salaam | Paper + Computer |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | Egyptian Tourism Chinese Testing Center | Paper + Computer |
🌎 Americas
1 Center
| Country | Test Center | Test Type |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | Fluminense Federal University | Paper + Computer |
🇨🇳 Mainland China
17 Centers
| Province/City | Test Center | Test Type |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing · Chaoyang | Civil Aviation Management Institute of China | Online Only |
| Shanghai | Shanghai University of Engineering Science | Online Only |
| Tianjin | Tianjin University | Online Only |
| Jiangsu · Nanjing | Nanjing University | Online Only |
| Jiangsu · Wuxi | Wuxi Yufeng Education | Online Only |
| Jiangsu · Nantong | Nantong Yufeng Test Center | Online Only |
| Jiangsu · Changzhou | Changzhou Yufeng Test Center | Online Only |
| Liaoning · Dalian | Dongbei University of Finance and Economics | Online Only |
| Chongqing | Jiangbei Dacheng Vision Test Center | Online Only |
| Sichuan · Chengdu | Wuhou Dacheng Vision Test Center | Online Only |
| Hunan · Changsha | Furong Dacheng Vision Test Center | Online Only |
| Hubei · Wuhan | Jianghan Dacheng Vision Test Center | Online Only |
| Shaanxi · Xi’an | Yanta Dacheng Vision Test Center | Online Only |
| Shandong · Jinan | Lixia Dacheng Vision Test Center | Online Only |
| Guangdong · Guangzhou | Tianhe Dacheng Vision Test Center | Online Only |
| Henan · Zhengzhou | Zhengdong Dacheng Vision Test Center | Online Only |
| Hebei · Shijiazhuang | Chang’an Dacheng Vision Test Center | Online Only |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is HSK 3.0?
HSK 3.0 is the new Chinese proficiency test standard that integrates written and speaking assessments. This January 2026 trial marks its first-ever global implementation, testing the new format before full rollout.
When does HSK 3.0 registration open?
Registration opens December 19, 2025 at 09:00 Beijing Time. Paper-based test deadline is January 7, 2026, and computer-based test deadline is January 15, 2026.
How many HSK 3.0 test centers are available?
There are 44 authorized test centers: 27 international centers across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, plus 17 centers in Mainland China (online test only).
Do I need to take both written and speaking tests?
For HSK Levels 1-2, only written tests are available. For HSK Levels 3-6, you must register for both written and speaking tests simultaneously—they cannot be taken separately.
Last updated: December 2025 | Source: Chinese Testing International (CTI) Official Announcement
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