The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK)
The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) is China's national standardized test designed and developed by the HSK Center of Beijing Language and Culture University to assess the Chinese language proficiency of non-native speakers which include foreigners, overseas Chinese and students that are Chinese national minorities.
HSK Levels:
| Level | Description |
| Basic | A standardized test designed for beginners. It is most appropriate for those who have acquired 400-3000 basic Chinese words (referring to level A and B in the Outline of HSK Grammar). |
Elementary to Intermediate | Suitable for persons who have mastery of 2000-5000 Chinese words (referring to levels A, B and C in the outline of HSK Vocabulary) and certain rules of grammar (referring to levels A, B and C in the outline of HSK Grammar).
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| Advanced | Applies to those who have mastery of 5000-8000 Chinese words (referring to level A, B, C and D in the Outline of HSK Vocabulary) and the corresponding rules of grammar (referring to level A, B, C and D in the Outline of HSK Grammar).
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HSK Test U.S. Locations:
| Location | phone | email |
| Seattle | 206–296–5380 | Fengm@seattIeu.edu |
| Milpitas | 831-242-7707 | Patrick.Lin@monterey.army.mil |
| San Francisco | 415–422–6401 | wu@usfca.edu |
| LA | 626–585–7464 | cjwei@Pasadwna.edu |
| Univerisity of MI | 734-76-49111 | |
| Baltimore | 410-516-5149 | xwang@jhu.edu |
| Houston | 713–743–9863
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| New York | 212–8355520
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| Miami | 305–582–2831 | Iup@fiu.edu |
| Kennesaw | 770–423–6626 | rouyang@ktnnwsaw.edu |
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Business Chinese Test (BCT)
The BCT is an international vocational-based examination developed by The Office of Chinese Language Council International (Hanban) - a division of the Ministry of Education, Beijing.
Researched by the renowned Peking (Beijing) University, the BCT measures the Chinese language proficiency of non-native speakers who require the use of Chinese language in business communications.
BCT Levels:
| Level | Description |
| #1 | Not yet capable to manage communication in business activities using Chinese |
| #2 | Basic communication skills in business activities using Chinese |
| #3 | Efficient communication skills in business activities using Chinese |
| #4 | Relevant proficient communication skills in business activities using Chinese |
| #5 | Proficient communication skills in business activities using Chinese |
The BCT is structured into 3 tests, namely BCT 1 (Listening and Speaking skills), BCT 2 (Reading skills) and BCT 3 (Writing skills).
Candidates can choose to take 1 of the 3 tests or all, depending on the needs of the candidate. Those 3 tests apply to each level described above.
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