The CIE organized the 2016 fall HSK test on the 16th of October at the Confucius Institute in Edmonton. The was the third time the CIE has hosted an HSK writing this year.
It is notable that the Chinese HSK Test has become increasingly desirable and popular. This test is the Chinese equivalent of the English TOEFL, and is the only Chinese language test considered as an international standard and provides a recognized credential honoured worldwide. If students want to apply to study in China or to apply for a scholarship to study in China, the HSK is the credential needed for the application. In addition, the HSK is also quite useful as an indicator of one’s Chinese language proficiency when applying for employment where Chinese language skills is considered an asset or requirement.
In 2016, the CIE delivered the YCT (Youth Chinese Test) and the HSK test to more than 1400 students. Most of them came from the schools and universities, but some were from the community. The CIE has become one of the largest and most recognized HSK testing centers in North America.