Mandarin can be tested every month. You can register directly at the Language Proficiency Test Center or online. You can register online at the Language Proficiency Test Center.

Examination content:

The Putonghua proficiency test paper consists of five test items, with a total score of 100.

(1), read 100 monosyllabic words for 3 minutes, accounting for 10. Objective To investigate the pronunciation of initials, finals and tones in Mandarin.

(2) Read 50 disyllabic words in 3 minutes, accounting for 20 points. Objective To examine not only the pronunciation of tone, rhyme and tone of candidates, but also the pronunciation of tone sandhi, rhyme and light tone.

(3) The judgment test is limited to 3 minutes, accounting for 10. The purpose is to test the examinee's mastery of vocabulary and grammar in Putonghua.

(4) Read a 400-word essay, with a time limit of 4 minutes, accounting for 30 points. The purpose is to examine the ability of candidates to read written materials in Putonghua, focusing on pronunciation, inflection and intonation.

(5) Speak for at least 3 minutes, accounting for 30 points. The purpose is to examine the degree to which candidates can speak Mandarin without written support.