HSK is conducted at six levels running from 1-6. Please see the detailed information sheet outlining the examination standard for each level using the PDF links below.
HSK Level 1 
For students who have studied for 40-80 hours, have a vocabulary of approx 150 words and the corresponding grammar points
HSK Level 2
For students who have studied for 80-120 hours, have a vocabulary of around 300 basic Chinese words and related grammar points.
HSK Level 3
For students who have studied between 120-180 hours who have acquired around 600 basic Chinese words and related vocabulary points.
HSK Level 4
For students who have studied Chinese for two academic years, 2-4 classes per week and achieved 1200 words and related grammar points.
HSK Level 5
For students who have studied Chinese for more than 2 years (2-4 classes per week) who have a vocabulary of 2500 basic Chinese words and related grammar points.
HSK Level 6
For students who have at least 5000 basic Chinese words and related grammar.