Once you have registered for your YCT exam at The Athens University of Economics & Business, find all of the YCT Exam Preparation Resources you could need on this page!

Syllabus, Sample Papers and Online Practice 网上资源

Click to download test Syllabus and Sample test papers (考试大纲及真题) at chinesetest.cn 
Click to download test Syllabus and Sample test papers (考试大纲及真题) at cnhsk.cn
Click here for Online Practice （模拟考试） or here for Online Practice （模拟考试)

YCT Level 1

YCT Level 1 Audio 
YCT Level 1 Sample Test 10901 
YCT Level 1 Vocabulary List 

YCT Level 2 

YCT Level 2 Audio
YCT Level 2 Sample Test 20901
YCT Level 2 Vocabulary List 

YCT Level 3

YCT Level 3 Audio 
YCT Level 3 Sample Test 30901 
YCT Level 3 Vocabulary List 

YCT Level 4

YCT Level 4 Audio 
YCT Level 4 Sample Test 40901 

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Youth Chinese Test
中小学生汉语考试

The new YCT test was launched by Hanban in an effort to encourage foreign young students to learn Chinese and improve their Chinese language proficiency. As part of this effort, since 2004 Hanban has organized experts from different disciplines such as Chinese language teaching, linguistics, psychology and educational measurement to work on the program, conducting surveys in order to understand the latest trends in overseas Chinese language teaching and learning.

I. Test Structure

The new YCT is an international standardized test of Chinese language proficiency. It assesses young foreign students' abilities to use Chinese in their daily and academic lives. The new YCT consists of a writing test and a speaking test, which are independent of each other. The writing test is divided into four levels, namely, the YCT (level 1), YCT (level 2), YCT (level 3), and YCT (level 4). The speaking test is divided into the YCT (Beginner Level) and YCT (Intermediate Level).

II. Test Levels

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. The YCT (Level 1) is intended for young students who have studied Chinese for three months, with 2-3 class hours per week. These students have mastered 80 commonly used words and related grammar patterns.
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. The YCT (Level 2) is intended for young students who have studied Chinese for a semester (half an academic year), with 2-3 class hours per week. These students have mastered 150 commonly used words and related grammar patterns.

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. The YCT (Level 3) is intended for young students who have studied Chinese for two semesters (one academic year), with 2-3 class hours per week. These students have mastered 300 common words and related grammar patterns.

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 travelling in China, they can manage most forms of communication in Chinese. The YCT (Level 4) is intended for young students who have studied Chinese for more than two semesters, with 2-3 class hours per week. These students have mastered 600 commonly used words and related grammar patterns.

III. Test Principles

The new YCT aims to improve Chinese language learners’ self-confidence and follows the principle of “test-teaching correlation”. It bases the design of the test on current trends in international Chinese language training and is closely related to textbook learning procedures. The purpose of the test is to “promote training through testing” and “promote learning through testing”.

IV. Test Purposes

The YCT is intended for students whose mother tongue is not Chinese. The results of the test can serve various purposes:
1. A method for Chinese language learners to assess and improve their proficiency in Chinese.
2. A reference for Chinese language training in schools.
3. A method for Chinese language training institutions to evaluate training results.
4. A benchmark for students who want to participate in the HSK test.

Τhe table shows vocabulary needed, test duration and passing score:

Click for Introduction of New YCT (in English)

How to register for the YCT test

Step 1: Create an account

Log onto the website www.chinesetest.cn and create an account. The website is available in 7 languages, including English.

Step 2: Sign up

Provide necessary personal information including e-mail address, nationality, mother tongue, and date of birth.

Step 3: Test registration

After creating your account, you can login and choose “register now” on the welcoming page. This will lead you to the four levels of YCT tests. Selecting test level, continent, country/region, test format (only the paper-based format is available at BCI Athens), test centre and date, completing your personal information, uploading a photo and confirming registration information. Remember: this photo is going to appear on your YCT certificate once you pass it, so choose a nice one!

YCT Test Dates 2017

Step 4: Pay the test fees

You must pay the test fee at least 27 days before the test date. Test fee must be paid on time to Business Confucius Institute office (29, Evelpidon St, 11362 Athens, 5th floor, 10:00-14:00) otherwise the registration will not be confirmed.

Examination fee for YCT (Written Test):
YCT 1: €60 | YCT 2: €70 | YCT 3: €80 | YCT 4: €90

Step 5: Test registration confirmation

After completing registration and paying test fee, test takers who have provided valid e-mail address can check their inbox for the confirmation message 10 days before the test date. If test taker has not received a confirmation message, he/she should consult the test centre.

Step 6: Print Test Admission Ticket

Log on www.chinesetest.cn by using your username and password to print the Admission Ticket. Test takers go to take the test on the test date with their Test Admission Ticket and ID Certificate. If you have any problems with printing the Admission Ticket, contact the test centre in advance.

If you are unsure which YCT test level is suitable for you, the Chinese language teachers at Confucius Institute will be happy to provide assistance.
For test registrations or questions concerning the YCT test, please send us an email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us at +210 8226735

YCT Test Result

Check Online: You can check your test result online at www.chinesetest.cn (να πηγαίνει στην ιστοσελίδα και να έχει άλλο χρώμα το λινκ) five weeks after the test date using your name and the number on your admission card.

Your official result sheet will be mailed to the BCI test centre within 60 days after your exam date.

Note: You should pick up your result sheet at your earliest convenience after contacting the test centre.

Good luck, YCT test takers!

The Business Confucius Institute in Athens regularly hosts HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test) to meet the needs of students and the public. HSK helps measure learners' Chinese proficiency level and facilitates application for graduate studies and career opportunities in China as well as in international businesses.

HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) is a standardized international Chinese language proficiency test for non-native Chinese speakers. The new HSK consists of two independent parts: written test and oral test. The written test comprises of six levels from HSK-Level 1 to HSK-Level 6. The oral test is divided into three levels: HSK (Basic), HSK (Elementary-Intermediate), and HSK (Advanced). All HSK certificates are issued by the National Commission of Chinese Proficiency Test, which is under the Ministry of Education of China.

The direct comparison between the new HSK test and Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages and The Common European Framework Reference for Language (CEF) is as follows:

HSK Vocabulary and Sample Tests

Once you have registered for your HSK exam at The Athens University of Economics & Business, find all of the HSK Exam Preparation Resources you could need on this page!

• HSK- Level 1

Designed for learners who can understand and use some simple Chinese characters and sentences to communicate, and prepares them for continuing their Chinese studies. The students have studied Chinese for a semester with 2-3 class hours each week and know approximately 150 words and the grammar connected to them;

HSK Level 1 audio 
HSK Level 1 Introduction, sample test and vocabulary list 
HSK Level 1 Grammar Points 
HSK 1 Exam Paper  & Listening File 2014 

• HSK- Level 2

Designed for elementary learners who can use Chinese in a simple and direct manner, applying it in a basic fashion in their daily lives. The students have studied Chinese for two semesters with 2-3 class hours each week and know approximately 300 words and the grammar connected to them;

HSK Level 2 audio 
HSK Level 2 Introduction, sample test and vocabulary list 
HSK Level 2 Grammar Points 
HSK 2 Exam Paper & Listening File 2014 

• HSK- Level 3

Designed for elementary-intermediate learners who can use Chinese to serve the demands of their personal lives, studies and work, and are capable of completing most of the communicative tasks they experience during their Chinese tour. The students have studied Chinese for three semesters with 2-3 class hours each week and know approximately 600 words and the grammar connected to them;

HSK Level 3 audio 
HSK Level 3 Introduction, sample test and vocabulary list 
HSK Level 3 Grammar Points
HSK 3 Exam Paper  & Listening File 2014 

• HSK- Level 4

Designed for intermediate learners who can discuss a relatively wide range of topics in Chinese and are capable of communicating with Chinese speakers at a high standard. The students have studied Chinese for four semesters with 2-4 class hours each week and know approximately 1200 words and the grammar connected to them;

HSK Level 4 audio 
HSK Level 4 Introduction, sample test and vocabulary list
HSK 4 Exam Paper & Listening File 2014 

• HSK- Level 5

Designed for learners who can read Chinese newspapers and magazines, watch Chinese films and are capable of writing and delivering a lengthy speech in Chinese. The students have studied Chinese for more than two years with 2-4 class hours each week and know approximately 2500 words and the grammar connected to them;

HSK Level 5 audio 
HSK Level 5 Introduction, sample test and vocabulary list 
HSK 5 Exam Paper & Listening File 2014 

• HSK- Level 6

Designed for learners who can easily understand any information communicated in Chinese and are capable of smoothly expressing themselves in written or oral form. The students know 5000 or more Chinese words.

HSK Level 6 audio
HSK Level 6 Introduction, sample test and vocabulary list 
HSK 6 Exam Paper & Listening File 2014

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