The top mark for HSK 1 is 200/200 .

You need to achieve 120/200, or 60%, to pass the HSK 1 exam.

There are currently 150 but as of March 2022 this is changing to 500 words , making it significantly more difficult to pass for beginners.

Question 1

What is the top score you can get on the HSK 1 test?

Accepted Answer

The top mark for HSK 1 is 200/200.

Question 2

What is the pass mark for HSK 1?

Accepted Answer

You need to achieve 120/200, or 60%, to pass the HSK 1 exam.

Question 3

How many words in the HSK 1?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 150 but as of March 2022 this is changing to 500 words, making it significantly more difficult to pass for beginners.

Question 4

Why is the HSK 1 changing and becoming harder?

Accepted Answer

Hanban feel the HSK currently doesn't give a fair reflection when compared to the European Framework system (A1-C2).

They are trying to align each HSK level with the aforementioned system and currently feel the HSK is a little easier compared.

The reason to extend this is to truly allow HSK 1 to equal A1, and HSK 4 to equal B2, for example.

Question 5

Can I take the HSK 1 test with LTL?

Accepted Answer

Whilst you can't take the HSK exam at the LTL school, we can help you find a testing center and book you in to take the test.

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