YCT Exams at Herts Mandarin
Herts Mandarin is an official YCT Test Centre, giving children the opportunity to take their YCT exams locally in Hertfordshire.
We support children throughout their YCT journey — from preparing for their first exam to progressing through the different levels with confidence.
What is YCT?
The YCT (Youth Chinese Test) is an internationally recognised Chinese language proficiency test designed specifically for children and young learners.
There are four levels:
YCT Level 1 → Level 2 → Level 3 → Level 4
Official YCT Website: Chinese Test International You can view the vocabulary and requirements for each level using the link as well.
Each level gradually builds children’s Chinese vocabulary, listening and reading skills, giving them a clear and achievable goal to work towards.
🌟 Our 2026 YCT Results
We were delighted with the results from our Summer 2026 YCT exams.
Three students achieved a perfect score of 200/200, while our other students achieved:
180/200 · 175/200 · 167/200
Every student passed!
A huge congratulations to all our students for their hard work and fantastic achievements. We are very proud of you! 🌟
January 2027 YCT Exam
Our next YCT examination will take place in January 2027 at Herts Mandarin St Albans.
Registration of interest is now open.
To help children prepare confidently for the exam, we will be running weekly online YCT preparation classes from Monday 5th October 2026.
One-to-One YCT Preparation Lessons
Every child learns differently, so our one-to-one YCT preparation lessons are tailored to each child’s YCT level, current ability and individual learning needs. Lessons take place online via Zoom and focus on vocabulary, listening, reading and exam practice. We help children become familiar with the vocabulary and skills required for their YCT level, identify areas that need additional practice, and work through exam-style questions together.
As the lessons are one-to-one, each child can learn at their own pace and spend more time on the areas where they need the most support. Our aim is to make YCT preparation manageable, positive and encouraging, while helping children feel more confident about taking the exam. Please contact us directly to discuss availability.
YCT Mock
We are offering YCT mock exam before the January examination.
The mock exam gives children the opportunity to experience the exam format beforehand, practise under exam conditions and feel more comfortable and confident when the real exam day arrives.
Our aim is not simply to prepare children for an exam, but to give them a positive goal to work towards in their Chinese learning and help them see how much progress they have made.
YCT Exam January 2027 Schedule
Tentative Date: Sunday, 10 January 2027
Morning – Mock Exams
9:00–10:00 am · YCT Level 1
10:00–11:00 am · YCT Level 2
11:00 am–12:00 pm · YCT Level 3
Afternoon – Official Exams
1:00–2:00 pm · YCT Level 1
2:00–3:00 pm · YCT Level 2
3:00–4:00 pm · YCT Level 3
Please note that the date and times above are tentative and subject to final confirmation.
Register Your Interest
If your child would like to join our January 2027 YCT examination and preparation programme, we’d love to hear from you.
📧 hertsmandarin@gmail.com
📱 WhatsApp: 07928 717162
We look forward to supporting your child on their YCT journey!
