YCT：WHAT
The YCT test was launched by Hanban in an effort to encourage foreign young students to learn Chinese and improve their Chinese language proficiency. The new YCT is an international standardised test of Chinese language proficiency. It assesses young foreign students' abilities to use Chinese in their daily and academic lives. The 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 I), YCT (level II), YCT (level III), and YCT (level IV). The speaking test is divided into the YCT (Beginner Level) and YCT (Intermediate Level).
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Writing Test
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Speaking Test
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YCT (Level IV)
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YCT (Intermediate Level)
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YCT (Level III)
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YCT (Beginner Level)
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YCT (Level II)
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YCT (Level I)
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II. Test Levels
The different levels of the new YCT are similar to some of the levels in the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages (CLPS) and the Common European Framework of Reference (CEF); details are as follows:
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YCT
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HSK
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Vocabulary
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CLPS
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CEF
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HSK (Level VI)
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Over 5,000
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Level V
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C2
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HSK (Level V)
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2500
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C1
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HSK (Level IV)
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1200
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Level IV
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B2
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YCT（Level IV）
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HSK (Level III)
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600
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Level III
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B1
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YCT（Level III）
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HSK (Level II)
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300
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Level II
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A2
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YCT (Level II)
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HSK (Level I)
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150
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Level I
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A1
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YCT (Level I)
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80
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Test takers who are able to pass the YCT (Level I) can understand and use some of the most common Chinese phrases and sentences and possess the ability to further their Chinese language studies.
Test takers who are able to pass the YCT (Level II) can understand and use some simple Chinese phrases and sentences and cope with basic level communications.
Test takers who are able to pass the YCT (Level III), having reached an excellent level in basic Chinese, can communicate on familiar daily topics in a simple manner.
Test takers who are able to pass the YCT (Level IV) 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.
Results Certificate
Test takers will receive their test results for the new YCT issued by Hanban within three weeks after the test.
NAIS Pudong is authorised by Hanban/Confucius Institute to be an HSK& YCT test centre and offer HSK and YCT writing test once every year. NAIS Pudong students learning Mandarin have therefore the opportunity to gain a worldwide recognised qualification for their Mandarin studies from Year 3 and above.
TEST FEES AND DATES 2017 at NAIS Pudong
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Test Type
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Test Date
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Registration Deadline
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Results available
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YCT
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Saturday May 13th, 2017
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March 31th, 2017
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June 13th 2017
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HSK
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Saturday November.11th , 2017
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October 9st, 2017
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January 6th, 2018
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Test Type
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Fee （RMB）
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YCT (Level I)
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50
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YCT (Level II)
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150
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YCT (Level III)
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250
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YCT (Level IV)
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350
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