HSK preparation courses
We are an official HSK test centre. We are not currently offering any HSK preparation courses. This page will be updated when we do run them again.
HSK Level 3 preparation course
- We are currently unable to offer this course
Students should have successfully completed HSK Level 2 or possess equivalent knowledge. A minimum of 115 hours of Mandarin study is required, with at least 90% of the HSK 3 curriculum covered. This course is ideal for students who are eager to enhance their exam skills and aim for success in the HSK 3 examination.
- Full fee: £153
- Discounted fee: £138*
*Available for current University of Manchester staff and students, and returning CI students (must have completed a course with us since Autumn 2023)
This online course is designed to help students prepare effectively for the HSK Level 3 exam. It begins with an overview of the exam structure, followed by focused instruction on key skills required for the listening, reading, and writing sections. A quick revision of HSK 3 vocabulary lists as well as focussing on carefully selected key grammar and sentence structure if the time allows.
The instructor will provide targeted strategies, tips, and techniques that have been independently developed and proven to improve test performance. Students will apply these strategies through practice with mock exams and past papers, gaining valuable experience under exam-like conditions.
While the HSK 3 Standard Course (published by Beijing Language and Culture University Press) is recommended for content review, the course will concentrate on exam techniques and practice, due to time constraints.
- Develop a clear understanding of the HSK 3 exam format and requirements;
- Strengthen test-taking strategies for listening, reading, and writing;
- Improve overall test performance and efficiency;
- Build confidence and readiness to sit the HSK 3 exam.
HSK Level 4 preparation course
- We are currently unable to offer this course.
Students should have passed HSK 3 or have learnt the equivalent level content; and have completed at least 280 hours of Mandarin learning including 90% of HSK 4 content learning. Alternatively, students should have completed the Comprehensive courses level 6 and be keen to further improve their Chinese proficiency level and pass the HSK 4 Exam.
- Full fee: £153
- Discounted fee: £138*
*Available for current University of Manchester staff and students, and returning CI students (must have completed a course with us since Autumn 2023)
This online course is designed to help students prepare effectively for the HSK Level 4 exam. It begins with an overview of the exam structure, followed by focused instruction on key skills required for the listening, reading, and writing sections. A quick revision of HSK 4 vocabulary lists as well as focussing on carefully selected key grammar and sentence structure if the time allows.
The instructor will provide targeted strategies, tips, and techniques that have been independently developed and proven to improve test performance. Students will apply these strategies through practice with mock exams and past papers, gaining valuable experience under exam-like conditions.
While the HSK 4 Standard Course (published by Beijing Language and Culture University Press) is recommended for content review, the course will concentrate on exam techniques and practice, due to time constraints.
- Develop a clear understanding of the HSK 4 exam format and requirements;
- Strengthen test-taking strategies for listening, reading, and writing;
- Improve overall test performance and efficiency;
- Build confidence and readiness to sit the HSK 4 exam.
HSK Level 5 preparation course
- We are currently unable to offer this course.
Students should have passed HSK Level 4 or have learnt the equivalent level content; and have completed 340 hours of Mandarin learning in total including at least 60 hours of the Advanced Chinese course at HSK 5 Level. Students can also have the equivalent learning experience and be keen to further improve their Chinese proficiency level.
- £120 - full price
This course will cover an introduction to the HSK exam structure, HSK 5 vocabulary lists (mainly revision), a range of topics covered in the HSK 5 exam as well as key grammar and sentence structures. The tutor will work through several past exam papers with students in order to improve their exam confidence alongside their listening, reading and writing skills. Textbook recommendation (the teacher will use some part of it) HSK 5 standard course (2 volumes). Beijing Language and Culture University Press.
To recognise 2500 words, understand 32 grammar structures, be able to interpret inferred information, recognise synonyms and antonyms and be well prepared to take the HSK 5 examination.
We advise that if you are new to most HSK 5 content that you take the Advanced Mandarin HSK 5 course first to prepare you for the basics of the HSK 5 exam.