HSK test in the USA
Fees and deadlines below are copied from each centre's own page, read on 2026-11-13. Centres set their own fees and often close registration before the official deadline. This list is not every centre in the USA: find the full list on chinesetest.cn.
Unofficial study site · every figure links to an official source
Middle Tennessee State University, Center for Asian Studies
Tennessee
- Paper-based, for US residents only; no online tests.
- Fall 2026 dates were “TBA” on 2026-11-13.
- Pay online or by cheque after registering on chinesetest.cn.
| Test | Fee |
|---|---|
| HSK 1–6 | $25 / $35 / $45 / $55 / $65 / $75 |
| HSKK Entry / Intermediate / Advanced | $25 / $35 / $45 |
Centre page · read 2026-11-13
Pacific Lutheran University (Confucius Institute of the State of Washington)
Washington State
- On-site 2026 dates: 16 May and 17 Oct. Virtual-at-home: 29 Nov 2026, deadline 14 Nov, results 28 Dec.
- For the at-home edition, PLU says HSK 3–6 is combined with the matching HSKK.
| Test | Fee |
|---|---|
| On-site HSK 1–6 | $25 / $35 / $45 / $55 / $65 / $75 |
| At-home HSK 1–6 | $32.50 / $45.50 / $70 / $90 / $110 / $120 |
| At-home HSKK Entry / Int. / Adv. | $32.50 / $45.50 / $58.50 |
Centre page · read 2026-11-13
UC Berkeley Chinese Language Program
California
- Next test: 29 Nov 2026, iBT at home (internet-based test at home).
- HSK and HSKK can be registered together or separately, per the page.
Centre page · read 2026-11-13
Registering, step by step
- Register and book on chinesetest.cn, choosing the centre and format (paper or computer).
- Pay the centre the way its page says (most centres here use their own online shop, bank transfer or cash). The online status usually changes to “paid” only after the centre reconciles payments.
- Print the admission ticket and bring the same ID you registered with.
Good to know
- Some US centres still list at-home internet tests for late 2026, although the official 2027 calendar lists only paper and centre computer tests.
- Many US centres are university-based and run only a few sittings a year; book early.
HSK fees in other countries → · How to find a test centre → · Official deadlines → · Speaking-test rules by country →
Frequently asked
How much does the HSK cost in the US?
At the centres we read on 2026-11-13: HSK 1–6 cost $25–$75 on site (MTSU, PLU); PLU's at-home edition costs $32.50–$120.
Can I take the HSK at home in the US?
Some centres list it: PLU and UC Berkeley show an internet-based at-home test on 29 November 2026.
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Official sources
- Middle Tennessee State University, Center for Asian Studies: HSK test
- Pacific Lutheran University LRC: HSK testing (on-site and virtual-at-home)
- UC Berkeley Chinese Language Program: HSK online test
- CTI notice: HSK 3.0 officially launched worldwide on 13 Dec 2026 (dates and registration deadlines)
- Chinese Test Service (CTI): 2027 test calendar for HSK, HSK speaking, HSK 7–9, YCT and BCT
- Chinese Test Service Website: information for candidates (registration, refunds, results)
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