YCT exam introduction
The YCT exam is an internationally recognised standardised Chinese language exam for primary and secondary school students under the age of 15. It consists of two parts: a written exam and an oral exam. The levels, duration and fees for the exam are as follows:
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Oral examination |
Fee |
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YCT (intermediate level) – 21 min |
46 lv |
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YCT (beginner level) - 19 min |
23 lv |
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Written examination |
Fee |
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YCT (level 4) – 85 min |
46 lv |
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YCT (level 3) – 60 min |
46 lv |
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YCT (level 2) – 50 min |
23 lv |
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YCT (level 1) – 35 min |
23 lv |
The direct comparison between the new YCT exam and Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages (CLPS), The Common European Framework Reference for Language (CEF) and the new HSK is as follows:
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New HSK |
New YCT |
Vocabulary |
CLPS |
CEF |
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HSK Level 6 |
Over 5000 |
Grade Five |
C2 |
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HSK Level 5 |
2500 |
C1 |
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HSK Level 4 |
1200 |
Grade Four |
B2 |
|
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HSK Level 3 |
YCT- Level 4 |
600 |
Grade Three |
B1 |
|
HSK Level 2 |
YCT- Level 3 |
300 |
Grade Two |
A2 |
|
HSK Level 1 |
YCT- Level 2 |
150 |
Grade One |
A1 |
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YCT- Level 1 |
80 |
Registration for the YCT can be done on the Internet (online) at: http://www.chinesetest.cn (the page has versions in English, Korean, Japanese, French and Russian).
The exam results are published within three weeks after the exam.
Further information can be obtained by email:
Introduction of the YCT exam in Chinese