Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK)
The Confucius Institute at the Ҷֱ (CIUC) offers three types of examination of Chinese: HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test), HSKK (HSK speaking Test) and YCT (Youth Chinese Test). The Chinese Testing International Co., Ltd. (CTI) in Beijing runs the HSK, HSKK and YCT both in China and across the globe. You can Visit CTI website to download test guidelines and sample materials, or purchase exam preparation materials from the Confucius Institute shop. Those who achieve high marks in HSK tests may be eligible to apply for scholarships offered by The Centre for Chinese Language and Cooperation (CLEC) to study in China. For details on the scholarship application procedure please visit our website /research/about-uc-research/research-groups-and-centres/confucius-institute/confucius-institute-scholarships.
Exam Registration & Payment in TWO steps:
Step 1. Registration: Register at the test centre of Confucius Institute at Ҷֱ at . During the process, a step called “pay online” will appear: please ignore it as this is designed only for those who take exams in China.
Please note that you need to select "paper-based test" as test format and "Confucius Institute at Ҷֱ" as your test centre.
Step 2. Payment: Make the online payment at
※ Ensure you do BOTH before the deadline date, usually a month before exam date.
Test Admission ticket
Download and print the ticket a week before the test at Chinese Test website: .
You MUST HAVE THIS, along with your official ID that you used for your registration, to sit the test.
Exam results and certificates
The test results are available online at approximately a month after the exam.
Certificates can be collected from the CIUC office approximately two months after the test.
Please note that all CIUC Examinations are held in-person here on the Ҷֱ campus, with no online or electronic examination options available.
Detailed information about 2024 exams and FAQs:
Detailed information about 2024 exams and FAQs.pdf
Contact Details
Dr. Linglin Zhu
Language Instructor of Confucius Institute
Room 206 James Logie Building at Ҷֱ Christchurch 8140, New Ҷֱ
Email: confucius-institute@canterbury.ac.nz
Ph 03 3 369 2292
