Speaking test rules, centre by centre
What each centre says on its own page (read 2026-11-13). Your centre's rule is the one that applies to you.
Unofficial study site · every figure links to an official source
| Where | Speaking test with HSK 3–6 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Japan (national) | Separate. After the 3.0 switch, written and speaking can still be booked separately and are scored separately. | centre page |
| Canada — Quebec | Required: HSK 3.0 Levels 3–6 must be registered with the matching speaking test, or the registration fails. | centre page |
| Austria — Graz | Automatic: HSK 3–6 registrations are registered for the matching speaking test; fees charged together. | centre page |
| Russia — Moscow (MSLU) | Automatic with the written test; the speaking test can also be taken alone. | centre page |
| Spain — Valencia | Required: one registration and one joint fee for HSK 3–6; do not register for the two separately. | centre page |
| Italy — Macerata | Required: HSK 3–6 are booked together with HSKK (combined prices). | centre page |
| France — Pau | Required: HSK 3, 4, 5 and 6 must be taken with the matching oral test. | centre page |
| Germany — Frankfurt | Required: HSK 3–6 only together with HSKK (the centre dates this rule to July 2023). | centre page |
| Malaysia — HSK IBT centre | Required for HSK 3–6; optional HSKK Beginner (+RM120) for HSK 1–2. | centre page |
| Greece — Athens | Required: HSK 3–6 candidates register for the matching speaking component. | centre page |
| UK — Edinburgh | Booked and paid separately now; the centre says speaking becomes mandatory for each level from 2027. | centre page |
| UK — LSE (London) | Not offered: written HSK only at this centre. | centre page |
| Colombia — Utadeo | Not offered in 2026, per a May 2026 notice (before the 3.0 announcement). | centre page |
What it means in practice
- Budget for both: combined HSK 4 + speaking costs €60 in Graz, €115 in Valencia, RM370 in Malaysia.
- Prepare the speaking paper too: at Levels 3–6 it is a separate paper with its own timings (see our speaking guide).
- HSK 1–2 have no matching speaking paper; some centres let you add HSKK Beginner as an option.
- At HSK 7–9, speaking is a section inside the exam itself.
The speaking papers, level by level → · HSK and HSKK → · Fees by country →
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Frequently asked
Do I have to take the speaking test with HSK 3?
At most centres, yes: Quebec, Graz, Valencia, Macerata, Pau, Frankfurt, Malaysia and Athens book HSK 3–6 with speaking. Japan keeps them separate. Your centre decides.
Can I take the HSKK on its own?
Yes, many centres list stand-alone HSKK prices (e.g. Graz €15–€35; MSLU allows speaking alone).
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
Official sources
- HSK Japan Committee: moving to HSK 3.0 (from January 2027)
- Confucius Institute in Quebec: HSK 3.0 registration and payment (13 Dec 2026 and after)
- Konfuzius-Institut Graz: paper-based HSK, fees and rebooking rules
- Confucius Institute at MSLU (Moscow): HSK and HSKK
- Confucius Institute, University of Valencia: exam prices
- Istituto Confucio, Università di Macerata: certifications, deadlines and fees
- Institut Confucius de Pau Pyrénées: HSK, HSKK, BCT and YCT sessions and fees
- Konfuzius-Institut Frankfurt: HSK exam (Kassel sitting), fees and withdrawal rules
- Malaysia HSK Test Official Website: internet-based test registration and fees
- Athens Business Confucius Institute (AUEB): December 2026 HSK 3.0 dates and fees (PDF)
- Confucius Institute for Scotland (Edinburgh): HSK and HSKK
- Confucius Institute for Business London (LSE): HSK test centre page
- Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano, Confucius Institute: HSK registration 2026-2S (notice of 26 May 2026)
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.