HSK 3.0 Examination Calendar
Test Dates, Registration Deadlines and Results — December 2026 to December 2027
This guide provides a practical overview of HSK 3.0 examination dates, registration deadlines and result publication dates. It begins with the worldwide launch on 13 December 2026 and covers the 2027 examination calendar. Dates are based on published examination schedules; availability depends on the test centre.
1. HSK 3.0 — Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
HSK Levels 1–6: paper-based (PBT) and computer-based at a test centre (iBT). Registration deadlines differ by test format.
| Test date | Paper-based registration deadline | Computer-based registration deadline |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2026 (Sun) | 16 Nov 2026 | 3 Dec 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2027 (Sat) | 13 Dec 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 |
| 14 Mar 2027 (Sun) | 15 Feb 2027 | 4 Mar 2027 |
| 10 Apr 2027 (Sat) | 14 Mar 2027 | 31 Mar 2027 |
| 16 May 2027 (Sun) | 19 Apr 2027 | 6 May 2027 |
| 26 Jun 2027 (Sat) | 30 May 2027 | 16 Jun 2027 |
| 18 Jul 2027 (Sun) | 21 Jun 2027 | 8 Jul 2027 |
| 21 Aug 2027 (Sat) | 25 Jul 2027 | 11 Aug 2027 |
| 12 Sep 2027 (Sun) | 16 Aug 2027 | 2 Sep 2027 |
| 16 Oct 2027 (Sat) | 19 Sep 2027 | 6 Oct 2027 |
| 7 Nov 2027 (Sun) | 11 Oct 2027 | 28 Oct 2027 |
| 11 Dec 2027 (Sat) | 14 Nov 2027 | 1 Dec 2027 |
2. HSK 3.0 — Result Publication Dates
The dates below distinguish paper-based results from computer-based HSK and HSK Speaking Test results. Dates marked * may be affected by public holidays.
| Test date | Paper-based results | Computer-based HSK results | Computer-based Speaking results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2026 | 15 Jan 2027* | 28 Dec 2026 | 4 Jan 2027 |
| 9 Jan 2027 | 19 Feb 2027* | 25 Jan 2027 | 29 Jan 2027 |
| 14 Mar 2027 | 16 Apr 2027* | 29 Mar 2027 | 7 Apr 2027* |
| 10 Apr 2027 | 17 May 2027* | 26 Apr 2027 | 30 Apr 2027 |
| 16 May 2027 | 16 Jun 2027 | 31 May 2027 | 7 Jun 2027 |
| 26 Jun 2027 | 26 Jul 2027 | 12 Jul 2027 | 16 Jul 2027 |
| 18 Jul 2027 | 18 Aug 2027 | 2 Aug 2027 | 9 Aug 2027 |
| 21 Aug 2027 | 21 Sep 2027 | 6 Sep 2027 | 10 Sep 2027 |
| 12 Sep 2027 | 19 Oct 2027* | 28 Sep 2027* | 11 Oct 2027* |
| 16 Oct 2027 | 16 Nov 2027 | 1 Nov 2027 | 5 Nov 2027 |
| 7 Nov 2027 | 7 Dec 2027 | 22 Nov 2027 | 29 Nov 2027 |
| 11 Dec 2027 | 14 Jan 2028* | 27 Dec 2027 | 4 Jan 2028* |
3. HSK 7–9 — Advanced Examination Dates
HSK 7–9 uses a combined Advanced examination and has a separate calendar. The 2027 sessions are computer-based at test centres.
| Test date | Registration deadline | Result publication |
|---|---|---|
| 23 May 2027 (Sun) | 9 May 2027 | 23 Jun 2027 |
| 20 Nov 2027 (Sat) | 6 Nov 2027 | 20 Dec 2027 |
4. Important Information
HSK 1–2: no separate HSK Speaking Test. HSK 3–6: separate speaking examination. HSK 7–9: integrated Advanced examination.
Paper-based and computer-based examinations have different registration deadlines.
Test centres may offer only selected dates, levels or formats and may impose earlier local registration deadlines.
Results may be delayed by public holidays; check the official examination portal for any changes.
Register and confirm local availability at www.chinesetest.cn.
Official Information
The examination dates and deadlines provided on this page are based on information published by Chinese Testing International (CTI).
For the latest information on examination dates, registration deadlines, test availability and results, please visit the official Chinese Test website: www.chinesetest.cn.
Please note that examination availability and registration deadlines may vary by test centre.