HSK, YCT and BCT courses and examinations
Take your Chinese proficiency tests with us. We also offer bespoke HSK training courses for those who wish to get specialised learning and support before sitting their exams.
HSK and training
The HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) Chinese proficiency test, administered by Hanban, is China’s only standardised test of standard Chinese language proficiency or Mandarin language proficiency for non-native speakers. It approximates to the English equivalent which is the TOEFL.
We run a 10 week bespoke HSK training course every academic term. See if a Mandarin Chinese HSK training course is currently available.
YCT and BCT exams
Under the Chinese testing umbrella, there is also YCT (Youth Chinese Test) and BCT (Business Chinese Test) testing.
YCT focuses on Chinese language for children, whereas BCT focuses on Chinese language for use in business scenarios. These both follow a similar testing system to HSK, as they are also administered by Hanban.
If you are interested in YCT or BCT email confucius-chinesetests (@gold.ac.uk) for more information.
HSK exams
How to register
Step 1: Register online at the Chinese test website and send the confirmation email to confucius-chinesetests (@gold.ac.uk).
Step 2: Make the payment for the exam and postage via Eventbrite:
Step 3: You will receive an email confirmation of payment and registration. Please keep a copy of your Eventbrite confirmation as receipt of payment and double-check your details and status on the Chinese test website.
For any questions regarding HSK, please email confucius-chinesetests (@gold.ac.uk) or call 07419286016.
Exam dates
HSK e-test and HSKK exams take place on the same dates.
Fees
In addition to the exam fees below there is:
- An administration fee of £10
- A £5 postage fee if you wish your certificate to be posted to you
- Eventbrite charges a service fee of 6.95% + £0.59. This service fee will not be refunded
Any changes and refunds (level and exam date) can be processed 1 day before the registration deadline (end of the ticket sales). No changes/ refunds can be processed after the registration deadline.
| HSK paper and e-Test | HSKK | ||
| Level | Fee | Level | Fee |
| Level 1 | £10 | Elementary | £15 |
| Level 2 | £20 | Intermediate | £25 |
| Level 3 | £30 | Advanced | £35 |
| Level 4 | £40 | ||
| Level 5 | £50 | ||
| Level 6 | £60 | ||
On the exam day
You can change the exam date up to 1 day before the registration deadline (end of the ticket sales).
You need to bring your ID or passport, the same one you used to register for HSK.
On the exam day, please come to our office about 30 minutes earlier than the test time and then we will lead you to the test room. Our office is located at 17 Laurie Grove, New Cross, SE14 6NH, London. If you are late by more than 15 minutes, your examination will be cancelled.
When you need to input Chinese characters during the exam, it will show you the input methods on the website and you can choose the one you prefer.
Results
Results for HSK e-test and HSKK test will be published two weeks after the exam date. Please be advised that the announcement of results may be delayed due to public holidays in China.
All your results can be checked on www.chinesetest.cn. Sign in and type in your admission ticket series number.
Your certificate arrives in our office two months after the exam you sit. When it arrives in our office, you can either collect from our office (17 Laurie Grove) or we can post it to you. UK postage fee is £5. Please contact us if you need an international shipping.