The Youth Chinese Test

中小学生汉语考试 (zhōng xiǎo xué shēng hàn yǔ kǎo shì)

The Youth Chinese Test (YCT) is an international standardized assessment designed to evaluate the Chinese language proficiency of primary and middle school students. It measures their ability to use Chinese as a second language in both daily and academic settings. It is the official Chinese proficiency test organised and launched by China Hanban to encourage foreign young students to learn Chinese and improve their Chinese proficiency. The test is specifically intended for students under the age of 15.

Test Structure

The YCT Test assesses young foreign students' abilities to use Chinese in their daily and academic lives. It consists of a writing test and a speaking test, which are independent of each other.

The writing test is divided into four levels: the YCT (level 1), YCT (level 2), YCT (level 3), and YCT (level 4). You can download the mock paper below:

Level No. of Vocab Test Time Score Pass Score Test Formats Test Papers Listening Files

YCT1 83 30 Mins 200 120 Listening, Reading YCT1 Mock Paper YCT1 Listening

YCT2 159 45 Mins 200 120 Listening, Reading YCT2 Mock Paper YCT2 Listening

YCT3 303 55 Mins 200 120 Listening, Reading YCT3 Mock Paper YCT3 Listening

YCT4 429 80 Mins 300 180 Listening, Reading, Writing YCT4 Mock Paper YCT4 Listening

The speaking test is divided into the YCT (Beginner Level) and YCT (Intermediate Level).

Level No. of Vocab Test Time Score Pass Score

YCT Beginner 200 17 Mins + Prep 100 60

YCT Intermediate 400 19 Mins + Prep 100 60

Test Benchmarks

Test takers who are able to pass the YCT (Level 1) can understand and use some of the most common Chinese phrases and sentences and possess the ability to further their Chinese language studies. 通过YCT（一级）的考生可以理解并使用最常用的汉语词语和句子，具备进一步学习汉语的能力。

Test takers who are able to pass the YCT (Level 2) can understand and use some simple Chinese phrases and sentences and cope with basic level communications. 通过YCT（二级）的考生可以理解并使用一些非常简单的汉语词语和句子，满足的交际需求。

Test takers who are able to pass the YCT (Level 3), having reached an excellent level in basic Chinese, can communicate on familiar daily topics in a simple manner. 通过YCT（三级）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。

Test takers who are able to pass the YCT (Level 4) can communicate in Chinese at a basic level in their daily, academic, and professional lives. When traveling in China, they can manage most forms of communication in Chinese. 通过YCT（四级）的考生可以运用汉语完成生活、学习中的基本交际任务，在中国旅游时，可应对遇到的大部分交际任务。

Commonly Asked Questions About the YCT Test

When can I get my YCT Certificate?

Test takers will receive their test results for the new YCT within three weeks after the test.

Where can I take the YCT test in Singapore?

You can take the YCT test in Singapore at Crestar Singapore which located at 587 Upper Serangoon Road.

What is the latest YCT test schedule in Singapore?

You can find out the latest test schedules at Crestar’s official website .