Squirrel Chinese
Chinese Proficiency Tests
Key Chinese exams in the UK
YCT
(Youth Chinese Test)
The Youth Chinese Test (YCT) is an international standardised Chinese language test, which is directed at examining non-native primary and secondary school students' ability to apply Chinese language in their studies and daily lives.
HSK
(Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi)
The HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) is an international standardised Chinese language exam to measure the ability of non-native Chinese speakers to communicate in Chinese in daily lives, academic and working settings.
GCSE Chinese
GCSE Chinese equips students with Mandarin language skills in various contexts and provides a broad understanding of Chinese culture. It encourages language learning enjoyment and recognizes the global relevance of language skills. GCSE Chinese assessments, available at Foundation and Higher Tiers, cover all language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Both Edexcel and AQA provide GCSE Chinese examination.
A Level Chinese
Edexcel provides A Level Chinese examination. Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Chinese (spoken Mandarin/spoken Cantonese) has been developed to inspire all students who have an appreciation of the language, literature, film and culture of the Chinese-speaking world.
