HSK and YCT Tests (Chinese Proficiency Tests)
Find out when you can take the HSK or YCT test at Newcastle University and how to apply.
Chinese proficiency examinations
The HSK and YCT tests are Chinese proficiency examinations. They are the only Chinese language certificates accepted in mainland China. They consist of a writing test and a speaking test.
The tests are used by educational institutions and potential employers.
The Confucius Institute at Newcastle University is a registered HSK test centre. You can take your test here.
HSK test
The HSK certifies that the holder has the required Chinese proficiency to enter Chinese educational institutions as an undergraduate or postgraduate student.
|
Test Date |
Test |
Registration Open |
Registration Deadline |
Date of results |
|
9th March 2025 |
HSK1-6 HSKK Primary-Advanced |
10th January 2025 |
10th February 2025 |
9th April 2025 |
|
22nd June 2025 |
HSK1-6 HSKK Primary-Advanced |
26th April 2025 | 26th May 2025 | 22nd July 2025 |
|
19th July 2025 |
HSK 1-6 HSKK Primary-Advanced |
22nd May 2025 |
22nd June 2025 | 19th August 2025 |
|
7th December 2025 |
HSK 1-6 HSKK Primary-Advanced |
10th October 2025 | 10th November 2025 | 7th January 2026 |
Registration
1. Register for the Chinese Proficiency Tests at https://www.chinesetest.cn/
If you encounter any difficulties uploading your profile photo during registration, please email your photo (with a white background) to Lanjin Li at: Li.Lanjin@newcastle.ac.uk.
2. Pay the test fee
You can pay your test fee using the relevant link below.
- HSK 1 Test Fee
- HSK 2 Test Fee
- HSK 3 Test Fee
- HSK 4 Test Fee
- HSK 5 Test Fee
- HSK 6 Test Fee
- HSKK Primary Test Fee
- HSKK Intermediate Test Fee
- HSKK Advanced Test Fee
The fees are outlined below:
|
Level |
Fee |
|
HSK Level 1 |
£10 |
|
HSK Level 2 |
£20 |
|
HSK Level 3 |
£30 |
|
HSK Level 4 |
£40 |
|
HSK Level 5 |
£50 |
|
HSK Level 6 |
£60 |
|
HSKK Beginner Level |
£15 |
|
HSKK Intermediate Level |
£25 |
|
HSKK Advanced Level |
£35 |
|
YCT Level 1 |
£5 |
|
YCT Level 2 |
£10 |
|
YCT Level 3 |
£20 |
|
YCT Level 4 |
£25 |
|
YCT Speaking (Basic) |
£10 |
|
YCT Speaking (Intermediate) |
£10 |
3. Please bring the following items with you on test day:
- Admission ticket - Downloadable from the CTI website approximately 10 days before the test; must be printed.
- Valid ID - Must be the same ID you uploaded during registration on the CTI website.
- 2B pencils
- Eraser