Is Your Chinese
Ready for HSK 3.0?
The rules have changed for HSK. Passing Level 1 now requires 500 words (up from 150). Don’t walk into the exam hall unprepared.
Why Self-Study Fails in 2026
If you are using Duolingo or old HSK 2.0 textbooks, you are studying for a test that no longer exists.
| Exam Feature | HSK 2.0 (Old) | HSK 3.0 (New) |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Vocab | 150 Words | 500 Words (+233%) |
| Handwriting | Mostly Optional | Required (Strokes Matter) |
| Translation | None | New Translation Section |
| Speaking | Separate Exam | Integrated / Mandatory |
*Based on the new “Standard for International Chinese Language Education” implemented globally.
Choose Your Strategy
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HSK 3.0 Tuition
Private / Small Group / Online
● Live Online Classes
- ✅ Free Readiness Assessment
- ✅ Handwriting Correction
- ✅ Mock Oral Testing
- ✅ 2026 Word Bank Access
Survival PDF Pack
Prefer to self-study? Don’t use outdated lists. Download the official 2026 transition guide.
- ✔ Complete 500 Word List
- ✔ Writing Grid Sheets
- ✔ Grammar Cheat Sheet
- ✔ Instant Download
Who Is Guiding You?

Head Teacher Lixin
Verified Specialist“Most students fail HSK not because their Chinese is bad, but because they don’t understand the exam technique. I have spent the last 6 months dissecting the new 2026 syllabus so you don’t have to guess.”
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Common Questions
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Singapore format.
Is my old HSK 2.0 Certificate still valid?
When is the next HSK 3.0 test in Singapore?
Do I really need to learn Handwriting?
I don’t live in Singapore. Can I still join?
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