Three of the most commonly taken exams are the HSK (Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì), YCT (Youth Chinese Test), and GCSE Chinese (administered primarily in the UK). Below is a detailed comparison to help students, parents, and educators understand the structure and purpose of each exam.

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The Youth Chinese Test (YCT) is an internationally recognized standardized test of Chinese proficiency for children, primarily aimed at...

Although I have been studying Mandarin since 2006 and lived and worked in China from 2008 until 2013, I didn't meet anyone who had...

What Is The HSK? The HSK, officially short for Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (汉语水平考试), is an internationalized standard test for non-native...