• A benchmark exam to assess your knowledge of the Chinese language as you learn.
• A competitive advantage in the job market: obtaining the HSK gives a candidate a higher value in the context of a job search in the context of international exchanges.
• An open door for an extended experience in China: Obtaining the HSK is a mandatory condition for obtaining a Hanban scholarship or attending a summer camp.
• A pass for studies abroad: according to the regulations of the Chinese Ministry of National Education, foreign students must obtain level 4 of the HSK with a minimum mark of 180 in order to be able to enroll in a license in a Chinese university.

The exam is open to students, parents of students, and LFS staff.

The HSK is separated into two independent tests, one written part, one oral part. The written part Oral and written comprehension and written expression is divided into HSK 1, HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5 and HSK 6.

The oral part Oral expression only is divided between the levels HSK elementary, HSK standard and HSK higher . You can take several levels at the same time depending on the test times and the levels tested by your examination center. You can also skip the level of your choice even if the previous levels have not yet been validated.

The LFS only organizes the written tests.

The times and registration fees are as follows:
HSK level 1: 1:30 p.m. (45 minutes) – 150RMB
HSK level 2: 9h (50 minutes) – 250RMB
HSK level 3: 1:30 p.m. (85 minutes) – 350RMB
HSK level 4: 9h (100 minutes) – 450RMB
HSK level 5: 1:30 p.m. (120 minutes) – 550RMB
HSK level 6: 9h (135 minutes) – 650RMB

The registration fees for the YCT are as follows:
– YCT level 1: 50RMB
– YCT level 2: 150RMB
– YCT level 3: 250RMB
– YCT level 4: 350RMB

This certification is intended for Shanghai French School students who are not of French nationality or whose first language is not French.

This is the opportunity for your child to assess their French skills.

Candidates take a collective oral comprehension, written comprehension and written expression test, and an individual oral expression test.

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