The YCT exam is primarily aimed at non-native speaking primary and secondary school students, assessing their ability to communicate in Chinese. The test is divided into four levels, from YCT1 to YCT4, covering listening and reading sections. YCT also includes two levels of oral tests: Beginner and Intermediate.
Both the HSK and YCT exams are available in three formats: in-person paper-based exams, in-person computer-based exams, and online home-based exams.
YCT (Level 1) consists of two parts: listening and reading, with a total of 35 questions. The exam duration is 35 minutes, including 5 minutes for test-taker information filling.
| Test content | Number of test questions (items) | Test duration (minutes) |
|---|---|---|
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About 10
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15
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| Filling in the answer sheet (transferring the answers of the listening part to the answer sheet) |
5
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| Total | 35 | About 30 |
Test Start Time(All local times): 09:00.
The YCT (Level 1) score report provides scores for listening, reading, and total points. The maximum score is 200, and a total score of 120 or higher is considered passing. YCT scores remain valid for an extended period.
| Exam and level | exam fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| YCT 1 | 15 |
| YCT 2 | 20 |
| YCT 3 | 25 |
| YCT 4 | 30 |
| YCT speaking (novice/elementary) | 20 |
| YCT speaking (intermediate) | 20 |
| Exam and level | exam fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| YCT 1 | 19.6 |
| YCT 2 | 26 |
| YCT 3 | 32.5 |
| YCT 4 | 39 |
| YCT speaking (novice/elementary) | 26 |
| YCT speaking (intermediate) | 26 |
The YCT exam is primarily aimed at non-native speaking primary and secondary school students, assessing their ability to communicate in Chinese. The test is divided into four levels, from YCT1 to YCT4, covering listening and reading sections. YCT also includes two levels of oral tests: Beginner and Intermediate.
Both the HSK and YCT exams are available in three formats: in-person paper-based exams, in-person computer-based exams, and online home-based exams.
YCT (Level 2) consists of two parts: listening and reading, with a total of 40 questions. The exam duration is 50 minutes, including 5 minutes for test-taker information filling.
| Test content | Number of test questions (items) | Test duration (minutes) |
|---|---|---|
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About 15
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25
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| Filling in the answer sheet (transferring the answers of the listening part to the answer sheet) |
5
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| Total | 40 | About 45 |
Test Start Time(All local times): 09:00.
The YCT (Level 2) score report provides scores for listening, reading, and total points. The maximum score is 200, and a total score of 120 or higher is considered passing. YCT scores remain valid for an extended period.
| Exam and level | exam fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| YCT 1 | 15 |
| YCT 2 | 20 |
| YCT 3 | 25 |
| YCT 4 | 30 |
| YCT speaking (novice/elementary) | 20 |
| YCT speaking (intermediate) | 20 |
| Exam and level | exam fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| YCT 1 | 19.6 |
| YCT 2 | 26 |
| YCT 3 | 32.5 |
| YCT 4 | 39 |
| YCT speaking (novice/elementary) | 26 |
| YCT speaking (intermediate) | 26 |
The YCT exam is primarily aimed at non-native speaking primary and secondary school students, assessing their ability to communicate in Chinese. The test is divided into four levels, from YCT1 to YCT4, covering listening and reading sections. YCT also includes two levels of oral tests: Beginner and Intermediate.
Both the HSK and YCT exams are available in three formats: in-person paper-based exams, in-person computer-based exams, and online home-based exams.
YCT (Level 3) consists of two parts: listening and reading, with a total of 60 questions. The exam duration is 60 minutes, including 5 minutes for test-taker information filling.
| Test content | Number of test questions (items) | Test duration (minutes) |
|---|---|---|
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About 20
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25
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| Filling in the answer sheet (transferring the answers of the listening part to the answer sheet) |
10
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| Total | 60 | About 55 |
Test Start Time(All local times): 09:00.
The YCT (Level 3) score report provides scores for listening, reading, and total points. The maximum score is 200, and a total score of 120 or higher is considered passing. YCT scores remain valid for an extended period.
| Exam and level | exam fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| YCT 1 | 15 |
| YCT 2 | 20 |
| YCT 3 | 25 |
| YCT 4 | 30 |
| YCT speaking (novice/elementary) | 20 |
| YCT speaking (intermediate) | 20 |
| Exam and level | exam fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| YCT 1 | 19.6 |
| YCT 2 | 26 |
| YCT 3 | 32.5 |
| YCT 4 | 39 |
| YCT speaking (novice/elementary) | 26 |
| YCT speaking (intermediate) | 26 |
The YCT exam is primarily aimed at non-native speaking primary and secondary school students, assessing their ability to communicate in Chinese. The test is divided into four levels, from YCT1 to YCT4, covering listening and reading sections. YCT also includes two levels of oral tests: Beginner and Intermediate.
Both the HSK and YCT exams are available in three formats: in-person paper-based exams, in-person computer-based exams, and online home-based exams.
YCT (Level 4) consists of three parts: listening, reading, and writing, with a total of 80 questions. The exam duration is 85 minutes, including 5 minutes for test-taker information filling.
| Test content | Number of test questions (items) | Test duration (minutes) |
|---|---|---|
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About 30
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25
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15
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| Filling in the answer sheet (transferring the answers of the listening part to the answer sheet) |
10
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| Total | 80 | About 80 |
Test Start Time(All local times): 09:00.
The YCT (Level 4) score report provides scores for listening, reading, and total points. The maximum score is 300, and a total score of 180 or higher is considered passing. YCT scores remain valid for an extended period.
| Exam and level | exam fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| YCT 1 | 15 |
| YCT 2 | 20 |
| YCT 3 | 25 |
| YCT 4 | 30 |
| YCT speaking (novice/elementary) | 20 |
| YCT speaking (intermediate) | 20 |
| Exam and level | exam fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| YCT 1 | 19.6 |
| YCT 2 | 26 |
| YCT 3 | 32.5 |
| YCT 4 | 39 |
| YCT speaking (novice/elementary) | 26 |
| YCT speaking (intermediate) | 26 |
The YCT exam is primarily aimed at non-native speaking primary and secondary school students, assessing their ability to communicate in Chinese. The test is divided into four levels, from YCT1 to YCT4, covering listening and reading sections. YCT also includes two levels of oral tests: Beginner and Intermediate.
Both the HSK and YCT exams are available in three formats: in-person paper-based exams, in-person computer-based exams, and online home-based exams.
YCT Oral (Primary) exam is divided into three parts, comprising a total of 25 questions. The exam duration is 19 minutes, including 7 minutes of preparation time.
| Test content | Number of test questions (items) | Test duration (minutes) |
|---|---|---|
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15 |
6
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5 |
2
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5 |
4
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| Total | 25 | 19 minutes, including 7 minutes of preparation time |
Test Start Time(All local times): 11:00.
The YCT Oral Test (Primary Level) has a maximum score of 100, and a passing score is 60 or higher.
| Exam and level | exam fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| YCT 1 | 15 |
| YCT 2 | 20 |
| YCT 3 | 25 |
| YCT 4 | 30 |
| YCT speaking (novice/elementary) | 20 |
| YCT speaking (intermediate) | 20 |
| Exam and level | exam fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| YCT 1 | 19.6 |
| YCT 2 | 26 |
| YCT 3 | 32.5 |
| YCT 4 | 39 |
| YCT speaking (novice/elementary) | 26 |
| YCT speaking (intermediate) | 26 |
The YCT exam is primarily aimed at non-native speaking primary and secondary school students, assessing their ability to communicate in Chinese. The test is divided into four levels, from YCT1 to YCT4, covering listening and reading sections. YCT also includes two levels of oral tests: Beginner and Intermediate.
Both the HSK and YCT exams are available in three formats: in-person paper-based exams, in-person computer-based exams, and online home-based exams.
The YCT Oral (Intermediate) test is divided into three parts, with a total of 14 questions. The exam duration is 21 minutes, including 10 minutes of preparation time.
| Test content | Number of test questions (items) | Test duration (minutes) |
|---|---|---|
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10 |
5
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2 |
3
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2 |
3
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| Total | 14 | 21 minutes, including 10 minutes of preparation time |
Test Start Time(All local times): 11:00.
The YCT Oral Test (Intermediate Level) has a maximum score of 100, and a passing score is 60 or higher.
| Exam and level | exam fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| YCT 1 | 15 |
| YCT 2 | 20 |
| YCT 3 | 25 |
| YCT 4 | 30 |
| YCT speaking (novice/elementary) | 20 |
| YCT speaking (intermediate) | 20 |
| Exam and level | exam fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| YCT 1 | 19.6 |
| YCT 2 | 26 |
| YCT 3 | 32.5 |
| YCT 4 | 39 |
| YCT speaking (novice/elementary) | 26 |
| YCT speaking (intermediate) | 26 |
