The HSK is held in China and in foreign countries every year.
　　
　　HSK in China
　　
　　1. Beginners‘ HSK: twice a year
　　First time: 9 a.m. (Beijing time), 2nd Sunday of May
　　Second time: 9 a.m. (Beijing time), 3rd Sunday of December
　　
　　2. Elementary and intermediate HSK: three times a year
　　First time: 9 a.m. (Beijing time), 2nd Sunday of May
　　Second time: 9 a.m. (Beijing time), 1st Sunday of July
　　Third time: 9 a.m. (Beijing time), 3rd Sunday of December
　　
　　3. Advanced HSK: once a year
　　Beijing: 9 a.m. (Beijing time), 4th Sunday of May
　　Shanghai and other cities: 9 a.m. (Beijing time), 2nd Saturday of May
　　
　　Note: For HSK dates in Hong Kong and Macao, please contact local HSK centers.
　　
　　HSK abroad
　　
　　The HSK is held once a year in foreign countries on either March 15, May 17, September 20 or October 25. The specific date is set by the HSK organizer of the relevant country in light of its local conditions. For details, please contact the HSK examination places abroad according to our website.
　　
　　(China.org.cn August 30, 2004)