The Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (汉语水平考试, Chinese Level Test), commonly known as HSK, is the world's most well-known test of Chinese language proficiency for non-native speakers.
The HSK was developed by Beijing Language and Culture University under the supervision of the Chinese Ministry of Education. Its purpose is to evaluate the Chinese proficiency of non-native Chinese speakers. These may be foreigners as well as people with Chinese backgrounds living in other countries, or members of a Chinese national minority living in mainland China itself.
There are three levels: beginning level (HSK Basic), elementary to intermediate level (HSK Elementary-Intermediate), and advanced level (HSK Advanced). HSK is held regularly in China and in other countries each year and HSK certificates are issued to those who meet required scores.
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