We offer a range of Chinese language proficiency tests
The Tourism Confucius Institute organises a number of international standardised exams that assess the Chinese language proficiency of non-native speakers.
We encourage students who are learning Chinese to register or get in touch with us.
How to register the tests?
Step 1: Read the instructions before the registration: How to register
Step 2: Go to the website Chinese language proficiency test website to check the latest information of the tests and register.
Step 3: Organize the payment for the test.
2026 HSK / HSKK EXAM DATES AT TCI TEST CENTRE
Paper-based | Exam Date | Registration Close Date |
HSK / HSKK | 22 March 2026 | 23 February 2026 |
HSK / HSKK | 28 June 2026 | 01 June 2026 |
HSK / HSKK | 13 September 2026 | 17 August 2026 |
HSK / HSKK | 07 November 2026 | 11 October 2026 |
2026 YCT EXAM DATES AT TCI TEST CENTRE
Paper-based | Exam Date | Registration Close Date |
YCT | 21 March 2026 | 22 February 2026 |
YCT | 16 August 2026 | 20 July 2026 |
YCT | 22 November 2026 | 26 October 2026 |
2026 BCT EXAM DATES AT TCI TEST CENTRE
Paper-based | Exam Date | Registration Close Date |
BCT | 28 June 2026 | 01 June 2026 |
BCT | 15 November 2026 | 19 October 2026 |
Key information: Registration Payment Link
The HSK (Hanyu shuiping kaoshi) is an international standardized exam that tests and rates Chinese language proficiency. It assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives. The HSK consists of a writing test and a speaking test(HSKK), which are independent of each other. There are six levels of writing tests, namely the HSK (level I), HSK (level II), HSK (level III), HSK (level IV), HSK (level V), and HSK (level VI). There are three levels of speaking tests, namely the HSKK (beginner level), HSKK (intermediate level), and HSK K(advanced level). During the speaking test, test takers’ speeches will be recorded.
The new YCT is an international standardized test of Chinese language proficiency. It assesses young foreign students' abilities to use Chinese in their daily and academic lives. The new YCT consists of a writing test and a speaking test, which are independent of each other. The writing test is divided into four levels, namely, the YCT (level I), YCT (level II), YCT (level III), and YCT (level IV).
| Test Item | Registration Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|
| HSK Level 1-2 | $50.00 | Register |
| HSK Level 3-4 | $70.00 | Register |
| HSK Level 5-6 | $90.00 | Register |
| HSKK Elementary Level | $50.00 | Register |
| HSKK Intermediate Level | $70.00 | Register |
| HSKK Advanced Level | $90.00 | Register |
| YCT Level 1-4 | $40.00 | Register |
| YCT Speaking Elementary Level / Intermediate Level | $35.00 | Register |
| BCT A | $85.00 | Register |
| BCT B | $105.00 | Register |