How long is TOCFL test?

2 hours
The total question number is 100 and the test time is 2 hours. Those who have learnt for 240-720 hours or know 500-1000 characters can register for band A, basic level.

Does Taiwan recognize HSK?

The test cannot be taken in Mainland China, Hong Kong or Macao, where only the PRC’s HSK exam can be taken. Conversely, the HSK exam is not available in Taiwan.

How many levels are there in TOCFL?

TOCFL is divided into four sub-tests: TOCFL Listening, TOCFL Reading, TOCFL Speaking, and TOCFL Writing. There are three proficiency bands: Band A, Band B, and Band C, and each band is divided into two levels making a total of six levels: Level 1 to Level 6.

Can you do HSK test online?

The HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) test is China’s only official test of Chinese language proficiency for non-native speakers. Due to the COVID-19 outbreak we now only offer online PC-based testing that you will take at home.

Is HSK useful in Taiwan?

HSK is used to apply for scholarships to universities in China, while TOCFL is used for universities in Taiwan. This also applies if you want to apply for jobs to companies in each region.

Is Tocfl harder than HSK?

TOCFL (Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language) is Taiwan’s Mandarin test. You have the chance to either choose simplified or traditional characters when registering for the exam. This “Made in Taiwan” test is the equivalent of HSK in Taiwan, but it is known to be more complicated than the one made in China.

Is there a Mandarin proficiency test?

HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi) or the Chinese Proficiency Test is an international standardized exam which tests and rates Chinese language proficiency. It assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives.

What HSK level is fluent?

The HSK tests put basic fluency around Level 4, but Level 6 is when you can effectively express yourself in spoken or written Chinese. Just remember that fluently speaking those characters and words doesn’t completely depend on knowing how to read or write them.

Is HSK worth taking?

Many people who take the HSK do it because they want to prove how far they have come in learning Chinese. Passing the HSK gives you a lifetime worth of bragging rights since the certificate doesn’t expire unless you are using it to apply to universities (in which case it lasts for two years).

What is HSK Chinese?

HSK, known as hanyu shuiping kaoshi in Chinese, is an international standardized exam that tests and rates Chinese language proficiency. It assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives.

How long does it take to learn Chinese Mandarin?

It takes a learner with average aptitude only 15 weeks to reach level 2 for Spanish or French, but about 50 weeks to reach a similar level of the Chinese language. If you want to be fully fluent in Mandarin, you’d better plan to spend about 230 weeks, which is about 4 years.

Is there a test for Chinese as a foreign language in Taiwan?

Currently a lot of undergraduate and graduate programs in Taiwan adopt the TOCFL certificate as the requirement for admission or as the evaluation of an applicant’s Chinese proficiency. In addition, many international businesses in Taiwan, such as LG, adopt TOCFL as a reference for their employee dispatch programs.

What do you need to know about the Chinese level test?

Congratulations on deciding to take our Chinese (Mandarin) Level Test. We designed this test to assess your language ability by measuring your comprehension of Chinese (Mandarin) grammar and your understanding of various phrases. Read on if you would like to learn more about how to complete the test and how to interpret and use the results.

How do I get my Chinese proficiency score?

Whether you complete all 70 questions or fewer, click “Get My Test Results” when you are ready to end the test. Your results will appear on your screen immediately. Once the test is complete, you will receive your final score, which we use to designate one of our Chinese (Mandarin) proficiency ratings.

When was the SC-top Chinese Proficiency Test established?

The Steering Committee for the Test Of Proficiency-Huayu (SC-TOP) was established in November 2005 under the direction of the Ministry of Education of Taiwan.