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Chinese Mandarin
Information about Selwyn Community Education Chinese Mandarin courses in comparison to HSK levels.
Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) is an international standardised test for non-native speakers. It is divided into HSK 1 to 6 at the moment. For example, people who would like to study at a university in China need to pass HSK 4.
Selwyn Community Education Course and Equivalent HSK
Beginners Level 1.1
Improvers Level 1.2
Level 3 Level 1.3
Level 4 Level 1.4
Level 1.1 to Level 1.4 = HSK 1
Level 5 Level 2.1
Level 6 Level 2.2
Level 7 Level 2.3
Level 8 Level 2.4
Level 2.1 to Level 2.4 = HSK 2
New Zealanders can sit the HSK exam with Confucius Institute in University of Auckland, University of Canterbury and Victoria University of Wellington.
| Name | Duration | Price (inc. GST) | Next Running |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese Mandarin | |||
| Chinese Mandarin Beginners | Eight classes $50/$155 | From $50.00 | 30 Apr |
| Chinese Mandarin Improvers | Eight classes $50/$155 | From $50.00 | 28 Apr |
| Chinese Mandarin Level 3 | Eight classes $50/$155 | From $50.00 | 30 Apr |
| Chinese Mandarin Level 4 | Eight classes $50/$155 | From $155.00 | Register interest |
| Chinese Mandarin Level 5 | Eight classes $50/$155 | From $155.00 | Register interest |
