Q: What is the maximum score of the HSK 5 exam?

The best score you can achieve would be 300/300 - if you achieve that, you deserve a medal!

Q: Can I take the HSK 5 exam with LTL?

You certainly can. We are an accredited HSK test centre , but that doesn't mean you take the test at our centre, but we can get you booked into one when you need.

Q: Can LTL help me book my HSK 5 test?

We will guide you all the way! As we are an accredited HSK test centre, we can get you booked in for your HSK exam.

Q: Is there a new HSK in 2022?

Yes there is, around March time. The New HSK will make the HSK 5 significantly harder, but don't worry, the exams will take a number of years to roll out so there is no rush to take the HSK 5 exam in the near future. Take a look at our video guide where we answer you FAQ's about the New HSK .

Question 1

What is the maximum score of the HSK 5 exam?

Accepted Answer

The best score you can achieve would be 300/300 - if you achieve that, you deserve a medal!

Question 2

Is the HSK 5 much harder than the HSK 4?

Accepted Answer

Percentage-wise, the jump from HSK 4 to HSK 5 is the highest out of all the HSK levels.

The vocabulary requirements double from every other jump, but the vocabulary from HSK 4 to 5 goes from 1,200 to 2,500.

That’s a vocabulary increase of roughly 108.3%.

Question 3

What score do I need to pass the HSK 5?

Accepted Answer

To pass the HSK 5 exam, you need to score at least 180 points.

You do not need to pass each individual section to get a passing score for the HSK 5.

Question 4

Should I take the internet or paper based HSK exam?

Accepted Answer

This makes the internet-based test an obvious choice for most Chinese learners out there.

We recommend that you take the internet-based test unless you are really keen on learning to handwrite each of the 2,500 characters covered in the HSK 5 exam.

Question 5

Can I work in China if I pass the HSK 5?

Accepted Answer

If you’re interested in landing a job that involves using Chinese regularly, then the HSK 5 could be your way in with most companies.

Some may require less, few will ask for more unless the field is particularly specialist.

Question 6

Can I take the HSK 5 exam with LTL?

Accepted Answer

You certainly can.

We are an accredited HSK test centre, but that doesn't mean you take the test at our centre, but we can get you booked into one when you need.

Question 7

Can LTL help me book my HSK 5 test?

Accepted Answer

We will guide you all the way!

As we are an accredited HSK test centre, we can get you booked in for your HSK exam.

Question 8

Is there a new HSK in 2022?

Accepted Answer

Yes there is, around March time.

The New HSK will make the HSK 5 significantly harder, but don't worry, the exams will take a number of years to roll out so there is no rush to take the HSK 5 exam in the near future.

Take a look at our video guide where we answer you FAQ's about the New HSK.

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