HSK & YCT Exam Preparation
HSK test is an international standardized exam was launched by China Hanban to assess non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities for using Chinese in their daily, living, learning and working. The test is the result of coordinated efforts by the experts from different disciplines including Chinese language teaching, linguistics, psychology and educational measurement. The new exam combines the advantages of the original HSK while taking into consideration the recent trends in Chinese language training by conducting surveys and making use of the latest findings in international language testing. HSK consists of six levels: HSK Level I, HSK Level II, HSK Level III, HSK Level IV, HSK Level V, HSK Level VI. HSK Speaking Test (HSKK) including: HSKK beginner level, HSKK intermediate level, HSKK advanced level.
新HSK是一项国际汉语能力标准化考试，重点考查汉语非第一语言的考生在生活、学习和工作中运用汉语进行交际的能力。新HSK分笔试和口试两部分，笔试和 口试是相互独立的。笔试包括HSK（一级）、HSK（二级）、HSK（三级）、HSK（四级）、HSK（五级）和HSK（六级）；口试包括HSK（初级）、HSK（中级） 和HSK（高级）。
HSK (Level 1)
HSK (Level I) assesses test takers’ abilities in the application of everyday Chinese. It is the counterpart of the Level I of the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages and the A1 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF). Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level I) can understand and use very simple Chinese phrases, meet basic needs for communication and possess the ability to further their Chinese language studies
考查考生的日常汉语应用能力，它对应于《国际汉语能力标准》一级、《欧洲 语言共同参考框架（CEF）》A1级。通过HSK（一级）的考生可以理解并使用 一些非常简单的汉语词语和句子，满足具体的交际需求，具备进一步学习汉语 的能力。
HSK (Level 2)
The HSK (Level II) assesses test takers’ abilities in the application of everyday Chinese. It is the counterpart of the Level II of the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages and the A2 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF). Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level II) have an excellent grasp of basic Chinese and can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters.
考查考生的日常汉语应用能力，它对应于《国际汉语能力标准》二级、《欧洲 语言共同参考框架（CEF）》A2级。通过HSK（二级）的考生可以用汉语就熟 悉的日常话题进行简单而直接的交流，达到初级汉语优等水平。
HSK (Level 3)
The HSK (Level III) assesses test takers’ abilities in the application of everyday Chinese. It is the counterpart of the Level III of the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages and the B1 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF). Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level III) can communicate in Chinese at a basic level in their daily, academic and professional lives. They can manage most communication in Chinese when travelling in China.
考查考生的汉语应用能力，它对应于《国际汉语能力标准》三级、《欧洲语言 共同参考框架（CEF）》B1级。通过HSK（三级）的考生可以用汉语完成生活、 学习、工作等方面的基本交际任务，在中国旅游时，可应对遇到的大部分交际 任务。
HSK (Level 4)
The HSK (Level IV) assesses test takers’ abilities in the application of everyday Chinese. It is the counterpart of the Level IV of the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages and the B2 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF). Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level IV) can converse in Chinese on a wide range of topics and are able to communicate fluently with native Chinese speakers.
考查考生的汉语应用能力，它对应于《国际汉语能力标准》四级、《欧洲语言 共同参考框架（CEF）》B2级。通过HSK（四级）的考生可以用汉语就较广泛 领域的话题进行谈论，比较流利地与汉语为母语者进行交流。
HSK (Level 5)
The HSK (Level V) assesses test takers’ abilities in the application of everyday Chinese. It is the counterpart of the Level V of the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages and the C1 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF). Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level V) can read Chinese newspapers and magazines, enjoy Chinese films and plays and give a full-length speech in Chinese.
考查考生的汉语应用能力，它对应于《国际汉语能力标准》五级、《欧洲语言 共同参考框架（CEF）》C1级。通过HSK（五级）的考生可以阅读汉语报刊杂 志，欣赏汉语影视节目，用汉语进行较为完整的演讲。
HSK (Level 6)
The HSK (Level VI) assesses test takers’ abilities in the application of everyday Chinese. It is the counterpart of the Level V of the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages and the C2 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF). Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level VI) can easily comprehend written and spoken information in Chinese and can effectively express themselves in Chinese, both orally and on paper.
考查考生的汉语应用能力，它对应于《国际汉语能力标准》五级、《欧洲语言 共同参考框架（CEF）》C2级。通过HSK（六级）的考生可以轻松地理解听到 或读到的汉语信息，以口头或书面的形式用汉语流利地表达自己的见解。
China Hanban launched the new YCT
China Hanban launched the new YCT test in an effort to encourage foreign young students to learn Chinese and improve their Chinese language proficiency. As part of this effort, since 2004, China Hanban has organized experts from different disciplines such as Chinese language teaching, linguistics, psychology and educational measurement to work on the program, conducting surveys in order to understand the latest trends in overseas Chinese language teaching and learning. YCT consists of four levels: YCT Level I, YCT Level II, YCT Level III, YCT Level IV. YCT Speaking Test (HSKK) including: Beginner Level, Intermediate Level, Advanced Level.
新中小学生汉语考试YCT是为鼓励汉语非第一语言的中小学生学习汉语，培养、提高他们的汉语能力，自2004年以来，中国国家汉办组织中外汉语教学、 语言学、心理学和教育测量学等领域的专家，在充分调查、了解海外中小学实际汉语教学情况的基础上，开发了新中小学生汉语考试（YCT）。新YCT是一项国 际汉语能力标准化考试，考查汉语非第一语言的中小学生在日常生活和学习中运用汉语的能力。新YCT分笔试和口试两部分，笔试和口试是相互独立的。笔试包 括YCT（一级）、 YCT（二级）、YCT（三级）和YCT（四级）；口试包括YCT（初级）和YCT（中级）。