Language Exams

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HSKK tests are unavailable with us, and we only organise YCT tests for group entry.

Exam Introductions

HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test)

HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) is an international standardized test of Chinese language proficiency, assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives. HSK consists of nine levels from HSK1 to HSK9.

*We offer HSK tests from level 1 to level 6.

HSKK (Speaking Test)

HSKK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi Kouyu) assesses the test takers’ oral Chinese abilities. HSKK consists of three levels, HSKK (Primary level), HSKK (Intermediate level) and HSKK (Advanced level). HSKK is conducted in the form of audio recording.

*Currently unavailable with us.

YCT (Chinese Proficiency Test for Children)

YCT (Youth Chinese Test) is an international standardized test of Chinese language proficiency, assesses the primary and secondary school students' abilities to use Chinese as second language in their daily and academic lives.

YCT consists of writing and speaking tests, which are independent to each other. The writing test consists of four levels from YCT Writing 1 to YCT Writing 4. The speaking test consists of two levels, YCT Speaking (Primary Level) and YCT Speaking (Intermediate Level).

*Currently only available for group entry.