Choose your level
| Level | Tasks | Time | Mock test |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSK 1 | 40: 20 + 20 | about 40 min | take it |
| HSK 2 | 60: 25 + 25 + 10 | about 60 min | take it |
| HSK 3 | 70: 30 + 30 + 10 | about 83 min | take it |
| HSK 4 | 70: 32 + 32 + 6 | about 85 min | take it |
| HSK 5 | 72: 35 + 35 + 2 | about 110 min | take it |
| HSK 6 | 82: 40 + 40 + 2 | about 125 min | take it |
The number of tasks and the time follow the official samples of the new format: listening, reading and, from level 2 on, writing. From level 3 on, the exam also has a speaking part taken with the written one; the mock test does not include it.
How the mock test works
- Listening runs on its own. Each task is played twice, then you get 10 or 15 seconds to answer, and the next one starts. You cannot go back, just like in the exam room.
- Reading and writing share one clock. Do the tasks in any order and change your answers while the time runs. When time is up, the paper is handed in automatically.
- A score for each part at the end. Listening, reading and writing separately, each out of 100, plus how many tasks you got right in each block: you see at once what needs work.
- A review of your mistakes. With a Nomto account you see, for every task, what the recording said, your answer and the right one.
How the mock test differs from the word test
The word test is 20 questions on recognizing the words of a level: you hear or see a word and pick its translation. It answers the question “do I know the vocabulary of the level?” and exists for all six levels: HSK 1, HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6. The mock test answers a different question, “will I pass the exam?”: you have to understand sentences by ear after two listens and read fast enough. More in the article “HSK tests online”.
The first paper of every level stays free, no sign-up needed: you sit the whole paper and see a score for each part.
FAQ
Is this an official HSK test?
No. It is a mock paper we wrote ourselves in the format of the official samples of the new HSK: the same parts, the same number of tasks and the same time. Only the real exam at a test center gives you a certificate.
How close is the mock test to the real exam?
The parts, the number of tasks and the timing follow the official samples of the new HSK. We write the tasks ourselves, so the difficulty may differ from the exam either way. We compared the reading section of levels 5 and 6 with the official sample blind: the sample’s texts are denser, our tasks are no easier. The mock score is a guide for your preparation, not a prediction of your exam result.
What format is the mock test based on?
The new HSK format (HSK 3.0), which the exam switches to in 2026. The tasks use only words from the list of their level in the new syllabus: 300 words for HSK 1, 500 for HSK 2, 1,000 for HSK 3, and 5,400 by HSK 6.
How are sentences and essays marked?
From HSK 3 on, the writing section asks you to write yourself: a sentence about a picture, and from HSK 4 also texts. An AI model reads them when you hand in the paper: it gives a mark and briefly explains the mistakes in English. It is a mark for practice, not an examiner’s score: on the real exam, writing is marked by people.
Is the mock test free?
The first paper of every level is free, no sign-up needed: you sit the whole paper and get a score for each part. The task-by-task review and the other papers open with a Nomto account, which is also free during the beta.
How long does the test take?
HSK 1 takes about 40 minutes, HSK 2 about an hour, HSK 3 and HSK 4 nearly an hour and a half, HSK 5 and HSK 6 about two hours. You cannot pause and continue later, just like on the exam, so sit down when you have the time and a quiet place.
What is the pass mark?
In the old format you needed 60% of the maximum: 120 out of 200 at the first two levels and 180 out of 300 from level 3 on. No pass mark has been officially announced for the new format, so we show 60% as a guide.
Are there mock tests for HSK 4, 5 and 6?
Yes, there is a mock test for all six levels, HSK 1 to HSK 6. There is no mock test for levels 7–9.
How is the mock test different from the word test?
The word test is 20 questions on recognizing the words of a level and takes five minutes. The mock test mirrors the exam itself: timed listening, reading sentences and texts, and from HSK 2 on, writing.
HSK 1 mock test
40 tasks, about 40 minutes. You will need sound: check the volume or put on headphones.
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