HSK 3.0 and HSKK: the speaking test under the new system
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Before: three HSKK levels
The Chinese Test Service introduction: HSKK has primary, intermediate and advanced levels and is taken by audio recording.
HSK 3.0: speaking per level
- The official sample pack has Level 3, 4, 5 and 6 speaking papers (L3: 15 items, ~15 min; L4: 5 items, ~20 min; L5–6: 5 items, ~23 min).
- Levels 7–9 speaking is the fifth section of the same exam.
- CCTV’s December 2025 report on the global trial says HSK Levels 3–6 had to be registered together with the matching speaking test.
Not yet confirmed
CTI’s 13 December notice does not say whether speaking must be registered together or how speaking scores are reported. Some centres (e.g. the Athens Business Confucius Institute) state on their pages that Levels 3–6 come with the matching speaking test, but that is a centre’s statement, not CTI’s text. As of 2026-11-13, follow your centre’s registration page.
Speaking paper structure in detail →
Frequently asked
Is there still an HSKK under HSK 3.0?
The official sample pack now has one speaking paper each for Levels 3–6, and Levels 7–9 include speaking. In the trial, Levels 3–6 registered with the matching speaking test (CCTV).
Do HSK 1 and 2 include speaking?
The official pack has no Level 1 or 2 speaking paper, and the trial report mentions the speaking requirement only for Levels 3–6.
Our HSK 4 papers are original and follow the HSK 3.0 Level 4 written structure (70 items). Instant mock score, section drills, a mistake bank and an 8-item daily set. Not past papers, never recalled papers.
Keep reading
- HSK 3.0 format for every level
- What changes in HSK 3.0
- 13 Dec 2026: dates, registration deadlines, results
Official sources
- CCTV News (19 Dec 2025): HSK 3.0 global trial — Levels 3–6 register together with the matching speaking test
- Official HSK 3.0 sample paper pack (written + speaking papers, answers, audio), ZIP
- Chinese Test Service: test introduction (HSK and HSKK)
- CTI notice: HSK 3.0 officially launched worldwide on 13 Dec 2026 (dates and registration deadlines)
Checked 2026-11-13. HSK Sprint is an independent study service, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation (CLEC / 语合中心), Chinese Testing International or the official HSK. All papers and audio are original. Always confirm details with chinesetest.cn and your test centre.