School of Histories, Languages and Cultures

HSK Mandarin Test - Delivered by Liverpool Confucius Institute (LCI).

The HSK or Chinese Proficiency test is an international standardised exam which tests and rates Mandarin Chinese language proficiency.

1) Purchase the correct HSK Mandarin test

2) Once you have made the purchase, email [email protected] to arrange to bring your passport to the LCI Space for registration, on the ground floor of 126 Mount Pleasant, L69 3GW

3) Ask the staff member on reception to meet Chinese Deputy Director Hua Zhang to see your passport to complete the HSK Test registration process.

The next HSK Mandarin Test will be on Monday 5 December 2022, 12:30-13:30. 

The deadline to apply, and to show your passport to complete registration, is Friday 4 November 2022. 

If you have any questions you are welcome to email us on [email protected]

Youth Chinese Test (YCT) Paper-based

• The next test date will be Friday 21 October
• The deadline date for application is Thursday 22 September 
• Results are expected on Tuesday 22 November