Choose a Chinese test type
Every test below adapts to your answers and covers the full CEFR scale. Pick a skill to focus on, or take the general placement test if you just want your overall level.
Choose your level
Already know roughly where you stand? Jump straight to a level-specific Chinese test.
Why test your Chinese?
Business with China
Companies trading with or operating in China increasingly value working Mandarin, and a certificate gives hiring managers a fast, credible reference point for your level.
HSK exam preparation
Before registering for an official HSK level, a free self-check helps you decide which HSK band matches your current ability so you don't pay for an exam you're not ready to pass.
Studying in China or Taiwan
Chinese-taught university programs and long-term study visas often require proof of Mandarin ability, and knowing your CEFR-equivalent level helps you plan your preparation timeline.
How the test works
- 1. Answer 25 adaptive questions that adjust to your level as you go, no registration required.
- 2. Get your CEFR level instantly at the end, from A1 to C2, with a detailed score breakdown.
- 3. Optionally buy the official PDF certificate for €8 (incl. EU VAT), delivered by email within 30 seconds.
No registration required to take the test
Common questions about the Chinese test
The test adapts question difficulty to your answers, so it converges on your real CEFR level within 25 questions rather than giving a rough guess. It won't replace an official exam for visa or university purposes, but it gives an accurate read on where you currently stand in Chinese.
No. You can start the test immediately without creating an account. Registration is only needed if you want to save your result history or purchase a certificate afterward.
The test itself is free. If you want an official PDF certificate with a verification QR code, it costs €8 (incl. EU VAT) and arrives by email within 30 seconds of payment.
Most people finish in about 25 minutes. The test has 25 adaptive questions covering grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension, and it ends as soon as it has pinpointed your level.
This test measures your Mandarin ability against the CEFR framework rather than issuing an HSK score directly, though the two scales roughly align: CEFR A2-B1 is comparable to HSK 3-4, and B2-C1 to HSK 5-6. If you need an official HSK certificate for a visa or university application, you'll still need to register for the official HSK exam.