Online Seminar

Proficiency Tests

Lancaster University Confucius Institute is an official UK test centre for HSK, HSKK, and YCT Chinese Proficiency tests.

About Chinese Tests

This page provides details of forthcoming test dates, how to register, and how to pay for a test.

For those who wish to turn a hobby into an internationally recognised qualification, Lancaster University Confucius Institute is an official test centre for Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi written (HSK) and oral tests (HSKK); and Youth Chinese Tests for school-aged learners (YCT).

These are internationally recognised qualifications for non-native speakers of Chinese and are required for most opportunities to study or work in China.

Youth Chinese Test (YCT) slides

More information on these tests can be found on the Chinese Testing Website, or you are welcome to send any questions to us by email.

Lent term HSK and YCT sessions

The Lent term HSK and YCT preparation classes are free of charge.

HSK drop in (in-person)

Wednesdays, 1-2pm, at Lancaster University Confucius Institute (The Roundhouse), room B03

From 15 January 2025, No registration required

HSK level 2 preparation class (online)

Mondays, 6.30-7.30pm

From 13 January to 17 March 2025

HSK level 3 preparation class (online)

Tuesday, 6.30-7.30pm

From 14 January to 18 March 2025

HSK level 5 preparation class (hybrid)

Thursdays, 5.00-6.00pm, at Lancaster University Confucius Institute (The Roundhouse) and online.

From 16 January to 20 March 2025

YCT Advanced preparation class (online)

Thursdays, 4.00-4.45pm

For more information and to register for the preparation classes, please email Lancaster University Confucius Institute: ci@lancaster.ac.uk

2025 Paper-Based Test Dates

Please see the links below for the full list of test dates and registration deadlines for HSK, HSKK, and YCT paper-based tests taking place at Lancaster University in 2025.

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HSK, HSKK and YCT Test Fees

Please see the links below for the full list of test fees for HSK, HSKK, and YCT paper-based tests taking place at Lancaster University in 2025.

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