Language exams - Chinese language exams

  • Dates of the next language exams
    • HSK/HSKK language exam: 2026.05.16. Registration and payment deadline: 2026. April 18.
    • YCT language exam: 2026.05.24. Registration and payment deadline: 2026. April 26.
    • Application process in brief: online application at www.chinesetest.cn filling in the excel file sent by the Debrecen Confucius Institute, remitting the exam fee after receiving the invoice.
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  • The HSK ( Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) is the internatioanl language exam for the Chinese language officially acknowledged by the the Chinese People’s Republic.

The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK - HSKK):

Chinese Testing International Co., Ltd. is a professional international Chinese education and examination service company responsible for the organization, supervision and certification of international Chinese language tests to fully meet the global demand for Chinese language learners and Chinese educational institutions.

Chinese Testing International Co., Ltd. has established 1,396 test centers in 164 countries (regions), serving more than 70 million Chinese students worldwide.

What is HSK?

The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) is an international standardized Chinese language proficiency test organized by CTI Co., Ltd. (CTI), a specialized international Chinese language teaching and testing service provider. The HSK assesses the ability of Chinese students to use Chinese as a second language in their everyday, academic and professional life with a uniform grading and scoring system.

Levels of the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK):
The HSK is a 6-level language exam system:

  • HSK (Level I) - basic level
  • HSK (Level II) - basic level
  • HSK (Level III) - intermediate level
  • HSK (Level IV) - intermediate level
  • HSK (Level V) - upper level
  • HSK (Level VI) - upper level

Information about the nature of the HSKK Verbal Test (HSKK):

The HSK Speaking Test assesses examinees' oral Chinese skills. It consists of three levels including primary, intermediate and advanced levels. The HSK speaking test takes the form of an audio recording. HSKK consists of three levels:

  • HSKK (lower level)
  • HSKK (intermediate level)
  • HSKK (advanced level)

Exam rules

More details: http://www.chinesetest.cn/gotestlaw.do

Exam application

  • Go to www.chinesetest.cn and select "Debrecen University Confucius Institute".
  • Upload an electronic photo with a white background.
  • Inform the DE BTK Confucius Institute about your application by email: konfuciusz@unideb.hu
  • You will receive the invoice for the language exam fee by email, please arrange the transfer to the bank account on the invoice.

Pay the fee for the language test.

Please pay the fee for the language exam by bank transfer to the University of Debrecen:

  • Message: candidate name, level 1G00BB06HSKK

If the fee is not paid by the examinee, but by a company or someone else, we ask that the payer attach a declaration of responsibility for expenses, certified with a seal and signed by the executive.

Please send us a copy of the payment order to the e-mail address konfuciusz@unideb.hu.

Application fees for exams:

HSK level Exam fee (HUF)
HSK1 10000 Ft
HSK2 15000 Ft
HSK3 + HSK Speaking Elementary 20000 Ft
HSK4 + HSK Speaking Intermediate 25000 Ft
HSK5 + HSK Speaking Advanced 30000 Ft
HSK6 + HSK Speaking Advanced 35000 Ft
HSKK (basic) 12000 Ft
HSKK (advanced) 14000 Ft
HSKK (increased) 16000 Ft

Be sure to bring it with you to the exam:

 

  • ID card
  • Examination certificate
  • Those who did not upload the electronic photo before the test should bring 2 standard-sized ID photos with a white background.
  • Required for exam
  • Pencil (2B)
  • Eraser

 

Requirements and issuance of the certificate

  • The test result is available online one month after the exam.
  • The exam results will be published 45 days after the exam. Certificates can be collected at the DE BTK Confucius Institute: Debrecen, Egyetem tér 1. Main building 4th floor 419/4. office.

The next YCT exam will be held on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Application deadline: April 26, 2026.

The YCT (Youth Chinese Test) is an international Chinese language exam specifically designed for primary and secondary school students, officially recognized by the People’s Republic of China.

The Chinese Proficiency Test (YCT):

Chinese Testing International Co., Ltd. is a professional international Chinese education and examination service company responsible for the organization, supervision and certification of international Chinese language tests to fully meet the global demand for Chinese language learners and Chinese educational institutions.

Chinese Testing International Co., Ltd. has established 1,396 test centers in 164 countries (regions), serving more than 70 million Chinese students worldwide.

What is YCT?

The Youth Chinese Test (YCT) is an international standardized Chinese language proficiency test organized by CTI Co., Ltd. It is designed to assess the ability of young learners to use Chinese in daily life and simple academic contexts. The test focuses on developing students’ interest and confidence in learning Chinese.

Levels of the Youth Chinese Test (YCT):
The YCT consists of four levels for written tests and two levels for speaking tests:

YCT (Level I) – basic level
YCT (Level II) – basic level
YCT (Level III) – intermediate level
YCT (Level IV) – upper level

Information about the YCT Speaking Test:

The YCT Speaking Test evaluates students’ oral Chinese communication skills in a simple and practical way. It is suitable for young learners and conducted through recorded responses. The speaking test includes two levels:

YCT Speaking (Basic Level)
YCT Speaking (Intermediate Level)

Exam rules

More details: http://www.chinesetest.cn/gotestlaw.do

Exam application

Go to www.chinesetest.cn and select "Debrecen University Confucius Institute".

Upload an electronic photo with a white background.

Inform the DE BTK Confucius Institute about your application by email: konfuciusz@unideb.hu

You will receive the invoice for the language exam fee by email, please arrange the transfer to the bank account on the invoice.

Pay the fee for the language test.

Please pay the fee for the language exam by bank transfer to the University of Debrecen:

Message: candidate name, level 1G00BB06HSKK

If the fee is not paid by the examinee, but by a company or someone else, we ask that the payer attach a declaration of responsibility for expenses, certified with a seal and signed by the executive.

Please send us a copy of the payment order to the e-mail address konfuciusz@unideb.hu.

Application fees for exams:

YCT Level

Exam Fee (HUF)

YCT1

6000Ft

YCT2

7000Ft

YCT3

8000Ft

YCT4

9000Ft

YCT Speaking (basic)

6000Ft

YCT Speaking (intermediate)

7000Ft

 

Be sure to bring it with you to the exam:

ID card

Examination certificate

Those who did not upload the electronic photo before the test should bring 2 standard-sized ID photos with a white background.

Required for exam

Pencil (2B)

Eraser

Requirements and issuance of the certificate

The test result is available online one month after the exam.

The exam results will be published 45 days after the exam. Certificates can be collected at the DE BTK Confucius Institute: Debrecen, Egyetem tér 1. Main building 4th floor 419/4. office.

 

Last update: 2026. 04. 08. 13:50