First online practice tests for the new HSK 3 standard
The new HSK 3.0 standard takes effect July 2026, and HSK 3 changes the most: about 500 new words (roughly 1,000 in total), a scored writing section, and a paired speaking test at registration. Official sample papers are still scarce, so our full-length mock exams are among the first practice tests built for the new HSK 3 format and vocabulary.
Available Tests
HSK 3 Exams, Built for the 3.0 Standard
Full-length timed mock exams for the new HSK 3.0 standard (effective July 2026): listening, reading, and a scored writing section, about 85 minutes end to end. Cover the roughly 500 new Level 3 words on top of HSK 1 and HSK 2. Pass by scoring 180 out of 300 points.
Listening
Audio · multiple parts
Reading
Passages · multiple parts
Writing
Compose + describe
Pass Score
180 / 300 points
How to Use the Mock Exams
Start free: take the free mock untimed to learn the question types and pacing across all three sections.
Go timed: redo it under the real 85-minute limit to build exam stamina.
Work through the set: each mock is a full-length HSK 3 exam, so aim first for 180 points, then a comfortable buffer.
Review misses: send weak spots back to the vocabulary, grammar, and writing hubs, then retest.
Exam Tips
- Listening audio plays via text-to-speech. Make sure your volume is on.
- The timer counts down from about 85 minutes and auto-submits when it reaches zero.
- You need 180 out of 300 points to pass (60%), spread across listening, reading, and writing.
- You can navigate back to previous questions before submitting.
HSK 3.0 Level 3 Practice Test Structure
The HSK 3.0 Level 3 exam has three sections - Listening, Reading, and a new scored Writing task - worth 300 points across roughly 85 minutes, and you pass with 180. It is a real jump from Level 2: the passages run longer, the vocabulary reaches about 1,000 words, and you now have to produce characters, not just recognize them.
Our mock exams mirror that official structure, timing, and scoring, so a timed run is the most reliable way to know when all three sections are exam-ready, not just the multiple-choice ones.
What Changed for HSK 3 Under the HSK 3.0 Standard
The HSK 3.0 standard, effective July 2026, rebuilds the old six-level system into nine and reshapes Level 3 the most. Vocabulary climbs to about 1,000 words, a scored Writing section joins Listening and Reading, and registering for HSK 3 now pairs you with a separate HSK Speaking test. It is a clear step beyond the old HSK 3.
MyHSK3 provides full-length mock exams built specifically for this new HSK 3 format, each covering all three written sections, so you can rehearse the real exam as many times as you need.
How to Prepare for the HSK 3 Exam in 2026
Start with the roughly 500 new words using our flashcards and word list, then drill patterns like 把/被 sentences, complements, and conditionals with the drills and sentence builder. Train your ear with listening comprehension, practice handwriting for the writing section, then sit our mock exams that match the official format: three sections, 300 points, an 85-minute limit, and 180 points to pass.
When you are scoring well, register for HSK 3 (and its paired speaking test) through the official site. For the details, see how to register for HSK 3 in 2026 and what score you need to pass.