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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

22nd March 2026

HSK 1-6 
HSKK Primary-Advanced

12th January 2026

22nd February 2026

22nd April 2026

16th May 2026

HSK 1-6 
HSKK Primary-Advanced

16th March 2026

16th April 2026

16th June 2026

18th July 2026

HSK 1-6 
HSKK Primary-Advanced

18th May 2026

18th June 2026

18th August 2026

13th December 2026

HSK 1-6 
HSKK Primary-Advanced

12th October 2026

13th November 2026

13th January 2027

 

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.

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:

  1. Admission ticket - Downloadable from the CTI website approximately 10 days before the test; must be printed.
  2. Valid ID - Must be the same ID you uploaded during registration on the CTI website.
  3. 2B pencils
  4. Eraser