YCT Writing Test Prep Course
Our YCT (Young Learners Chinese Test) Writing Test Prep courses are suitable for non-Chinese speakers (under age 15) who intend to take the YCT writing test. The one-to-one prep courses are designed based on your level and specific needs. They are divided into 4 levels based upon the YCT writing test criteria.
YCT Writing Prep Lessons Level 1
- Acquire 80 basic Chinese characters.
- After the completion of these lessons, you will be ready to take the YCT writing test Level 1. You can understand and use some of the most common Chinese phrases and sentences.
YCT Writing Prep Lessons Level 2
- Acquire 150 Chinese characters.
- After the completion of these lessons, you will be ready to take YCT writing test Level 2. You can understand and use some simple Chinese phrases and sentences and deal with basic level communication.
YCT Writing Prep Lessons Level 3
- Acquire 300 Chinese characters.
- After the completion of these lessons, you will be ready to take YCT writing test Level 3. You can communicate on familiar daily topics in a simple manner.
YCT Writing Prep Lessons Level 4
- Acquire 600 Chinese characters.
- After the completion of these lessons, you will be ready to take YCT writing test Level 4. You can use Chinese to meet the demands of your daily life and studies, and will be capable of completing most of the communicative tasks you experience when traveling in China.
What is YCT?
YCT (中小学生汉语考试 zhōng xiăo xuéshēng hànyŭ kăoshì) is the short form for the Young Learners Chinese Test, which is a Chinese proficiency test held by the Hanban for the non-native speaking Chinese learners under the age of 15. It consists of a speaking test and a writing test, which are independent of each other. The writing test is divided into four levels. YCT certificate can be used in applications for school transfer, study abroad programs and scholarships.
| Equvalend to HSK | Vocabulary (Words) | Test Duration, Min | Total Score | Passing Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YCT Level 1 | - | 80 | 35 | 200 | 120 |
| YCT Level 2 | HSK Level 1 | 150 | 50 | 200 | 120 |
| YCT Level 3 | HSK Level 2 | 300 | 60 | 200 | 120 |
| YCT Level 4 | HSK Level 3 | 600 | 85 | 300 | 180 |
| YCT Speaking (Intermediate) | - | 21 | 100 | 60 |
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