The HSK (Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì, 汉语水平考试) is an international standardized exam that tests and rates Chinese language proficiency. It assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language. There are six different levels: HSK Nivel 1 – HSK Nivel 6. For more information about the HSK exams, visit the the Confucius Institute website.