📋 About the YCT
The YCT (Youth Chinese Test) is an international standardized Chinese language test designed specifically for young learners (primary and secondary school students). Developed by Hanban (now the Center for Language Education and Cooperation), it assesses Chinese proficiency across four levels and is designed to encourage and motivate young people to learn Chinese while measuring their ability to use Chinese in daily life and academic contexts.
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⚡ Quick Facts
- Duration
- 1h 20min
- Cost
- $25 USD
- Validity
- 2 years
- Score Range
- 200-800
- Adaptive
- No
- At Home
- No
📍 Test Centers
500+
in 80+ Countries
- Countries
- 80+
📢 Recent Updates
2024-08-01
YCT Speaking Test Enhancement
2024-04-01
More YCT Test Centers for Schools