HSK refunds, cancellations and deferrals
From CTI's candidate information (updated 2 April 2026). It applies to HSK, the HSK speaking test, YCT and BCT, paper and computer-based.
Unofficial study site · every figure links to an official source
| When you ask | Withdraw (refund of the service fee) | Defer to a later date |
|---|---|---|
| 27 days or more before | Full refund | Free |
| 26 to 10 days before | 50% refund | Fee of 30% of the test fee |
| Less than 10 days before | Not accepted | Not accepted |
- One withdrawal and one deferral application per registration. Refunds go back to the original payment method within 7–10 working days of acceptance.
- A deferred test must be within six months of the original date, at the same centre, subject, level and format.
- Mainland China centres: apply in “My Account” → Exam Records. Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and overseas centres: apply through your test centre, which checks whether you qualify.
- After the deadline, only force majeure or sudden illness counts, with official sealed documents (a doctor must state you cannot sit on that date), submitted to the centre before the test day. Nothing is accepted after the test date or once you have sat any part.
- No ID or no admission ticket on the day, absence, or a banned item found in the room: no deferral, withdrawal or refund.
- If the centre cannot run the test normally (damaged papers or equipment), CTI arranges a free retest; for force majeure, a retest or a full refund.
The cut-off dates for the next sittings
| Test day | Last day for a full refund / free deferral | Last day for 50% refund / 30% deferral |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 2026 | 16 Nov 2026 | 3 Dec 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2027 | 13 Dec 2026 | 30 Dec 2026 |
| 14 Mar 2027 | 15 Feb 2027 | 4 Mar 2027 |
| 10 Apr 2027 | 14 Mar 2027 | 31 Mar 2027 |
| 16 May 2027 | 19 Apr 2027 | 6 May 2027 |
Computed from the 27- and 10-day rules; they match the official paper and computer registration deadlines. Centres may set earlier dates.
Centres with stricter rules
- LSE (London): fees are non-refundable; one deferral of the same level if you tell them before that sitting's deadline.
- Glasgow: fees are non-refundable; deferral only before the standard deadline.
- Leeds: fees are non-refundable.
- UADY (Mérida): payments that miss the call's deadlines are not refunded.
Registration deadlines → · Admission ticket → · 2027 dates →
Frequently asked
Can I get a refund for the HSK?
Yes: a full refund of the service fee 27 or more days before the test, 50% from 26 to 10 days, nothing later. Overseas you apply through your centre, and some centres do not refund.
Can I reschedule my HSK?
Once: free 27 or more days before, a fee of 30% of the test fee from 26 to 10 days, to a date within six months, same centre, level and format.
What is the last day for a full refund for 13 December 2026?
By the 27-day rule, 16 Nov 2026; 50% from 17 Nov to 3 Dec. Your centre's rules come first.
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Official sources
- Chinese Test Service Website: information for candidates (registration, refunds, results)
- Chinese Test Service (CTI): 2027 test calendar for HSK, HSK speaking, HSK 7–9, YCT and BCT
- Confucius Institute for Business London (LSE): HSK test centre page
- Confucius Institute at the University of Glasgow: Chinese Proficiency Test
- Business Confucius Institute at the University of Leeds: HSK
- Confucius Institute at UADY (Mérida): in-person HSK and HSKK call for 2026 (dates, times, fees), PDF
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