Youth Chinese Test (YCT) 中小学生汉语水平考试
The Youth Chinese Test (YCT) is an internationally recognized Chinese language proficiency test designed for non-native primary and secondary school students. It evaluates their ability to use Chinese in academic and everyday life settings.
YCT Structure
The YCT is divided into two independent sections: a written test and an oral test.
Written Test
The written test consists of four levels:
• YCT Level 1: For students with a vocabulary of about 80 words. Successful candidates can understand and use basic Chinese words and sentences, preparing them for further Chinese studies.
• YCT Level 2: For students with a vocabulary of about 150 words. Successful candidates can meet minimal communication needs using basic Chinese words and sentences.
• YCT Level 3: For students with a vocabulary of about 300 words. Successful candidates can engage in simple, direct communication on familiar topics, achieving a foundational level of proficiency.
• YCT Level 4: For students with a vocabulary of about 600 words or more. Successful candidates can handle basic communication tasks in life, study, and work, as well as manage most interactions while traveling in China.
Oral Test
The oral test is divided into two levels:
• YCT-Speaking (Basic)
• YCT-Speaking (Intermediate)
YCT at Herts Mandarin
At Herts Mandarin, we encourage students to take the YCT test during the summer holidays. To help them prepare, we offer a 4-lesson YCT Test Preparation Course.
Summer 2025 Test Information
• Test Date: Sunday, August 17, 2025
• Registration: Opens in June 2025
• Test Levels: YCT Levels 1-4 and YCT Speaking (Basic and Intermediate)
• Location: University of London
YCT Test Preparation Course Schedule
Dates: Saturdays - July 20, July 27, August 3, and August 10
Location: Hatfield
Fees: £30per 1-hour and half session (maximum 6 students per class)
Class Times for 2025 Summer Holiday:
• YCT Level 2: 9:00 AM - 10:30AM
• YCT Level 3: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Missed Lessons:
If a student misses a lesson due to holiday schedules, we will arrange a 30-minute Zoom catch-up session during the week to ensure they stay on track.
We look forward to helping your child achieve success in the YCT test!