16/10/2026
HSK 3.0 is Coming!
Starting in December 2026, the HSK at Confucius Institute Maastricht will transition from the current HSK 2.0 format to HSK 3.0.
So, what's changing? 👀
📚 More vocabulary
Each HSK level will include a larger vocabulary list than before.
✍️ Writing starts earlier
Writing skills will be tested from HSK 2 onwards.
🗣️ Speaking becomes part of the exam pathway
Candidates taking HSK 3, 4, 5, or 6 will also take the corresponding HSKK (HSK Speaking Test).
⏱️ A revised exam format
Higher levels will feature a new structure with fewer questions and shorter exam durations. The listening section will also be more closely aligned with real-life Chinese language use.
📅 Prefer to take HSK 2.0?
The final scheduled HSK 2.0 exam at Confucius Institute Maastricht will take place on:
📍 7 November 2026
💻 PC-based exam
📌 Registration closes on 28 October 2026 at 12:00 PM.
Interested in learning more about the differences between HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0?
🔗 Visit the link in our bio to read our full article, explore the key changes, and find out what they mean for your Chinese language journey.