Confucius Institute at the University of Glasgow

If you would like to register to sit a Chinese (Mandarin) proficiency exam with us, then you can use the application forms below: 

HSK-HSKK Application Form 2025 

YCT Application Form 2025

Once the registration form has been completed in full, please send directly to confucius-enquiries@glasgow.ac.uk, with scans/images of the relevant supporting documents: 

• Passport open at photo page 

• Student ID (if applicable) 

• Digital passport style photo (neutral background preferred) 

Our team will then send you the online payment link to complete registration, with further instructions on the exam timings and location. 

It is important to note that the application, supporting documents and payment must be completed by 4:30pm (UK time) on the application deadline dates listed below to be successfully registered in time. 

Test Dates of 2025 & 2026

Chinese Proficiency Test Paper-based (HSK) & Oral Test (HSKK)

Youth Chinese Test Paper-based (YCT) & Oral Test

Business Chinese Paper-based Test (BCT)

HSK (Written) 

The HSK Written Test (HSK) is designed to assess listening, reading and writing Chinese ability, and is conducted in the form of an audio listening and written exam. 

HSK (Written) Exam Duration, Vocabulary and Score 

HSKK (Oral) 

The HSK Speaking Test (HSKK) is designed to assess listening and spoken Chinese ability, and is conducted in the form of an audio listening and recorded speaking exam. 

HSKK (Oral) Exam Duration, Vocabulary and Score 

YCT (Written) 

The Youth Chinese Test (YCT Written) is designed to assess listening, reading and writing Chinese ability in younger Primary and Secondary age students, and is conducted in the form of an audio listening and written exam. 

YCT (Written) Exam Duration, Vocabulary and Score 

YCT (Oral) 

The Youth Chinese Test (YCT Oral) is designed to assess listening and spoken Chinese ability in younger Primary and Secondary age students, and is conducted in the form of an audio listening and written exam. 

YCT (Oral) Exam Duration, Vocabulary and Score 

For additional information and study resources, please visit the Chinese Testing International Centre (CTI) here - www.chinesetest.cn  

• Do UofG offer computer-based or online exams? 

All of our HSK (Written), HSKK (Oral), YCT (Written) and YCT (Oral) exams are paper-based in person exams. These take place on the main Gilmorehill campus, and we do not offer computer-based or online at-home exams. 

For more information on alternative test centres that may offer computer-based or online at-home exams, please visit the Chinese Testing International Centre (CTI) to use their search function here - www.chinesetest.cn 

• How much does it cost? 

Each exam is subject to a £10 enrolment fee, plus the examination fee from the tables below: 

HSK (Written) 

HSKK (Oral) 

YCT (Written) 

YCT (Oral) 

Once you submit your completed application to confucius-enquiries@glasgow.ac.uk, we will send you the online payment link to complete your registration.  

• What is the deferral/refund policy? 

Unfortunately, the examination fee is non-refundable and we are unable to provide refunds. If you need to defer your exam, then you can only do this before the standard registration deadline (usually 1 month before exam is due to take place.) 

• What to expect on the day of the exam? 

Before the exam date, you will be sent an email with instructions on the exam date, timings and venue. 

On the day of the exam, it is a good idea to bring a copy of your ID. You should also bring a pencil, eraser and sharpener, however if you do not have these, then please let us know and we can provide you with some. 

You will be asked to keep all phones and devices inside your backpack or with your belongings, and you will not be permitted to use these during the exam. 

At the end of the exam, please make sure to take a note of your Admission Ticket number, as this will allow you to check your results online. 

• How can I check my results? 

You can check for the results directly online on the testing centre website, by entering the test admission ticket number (this will be a 17 digit number starting with the letter H) and your full participant name here: https://www.chinesetest.cn/query-score 

Please note that the results are usually posted online one month after the exam takes place, full guidance on score announcement dates can be found above. 

• Will I receive a certificate of my results? 

You will receive a printed certificate approximately two months after your exam takes place. This will be sent directly to the Confucius Institute at the University of Glasgow office, and we will get in touch when it arrives to advise further on how you can pick this up. 

• How long does my certificate/result remain valid? 

Your HSK certificate is valid permanently, however your test results will only be valid for two years from the examination date for submission to Chinese university admissions and scholarship opportunities.