Chinese Proficiency Tests — HSK Test Centre
汉语水平考试中心 · Manitoba Academy of Chinese Studies, Winnipeg
The Manitoba Academy of Chinese Studies (MACS) is Manitoba's only official HSK test centre. We offer the full family of Chinese proficiency tests for youth and adults:
- HSK — Chinese Proficiency Test （汉语水平考试）
- HSKK — HSK Speaking Test （汉语水平口语考试）
- YCT — Youth Chinese Test （中小学生汉语考试）
- BCT — Business Chinese Test （商务汉语考试）
Registration deadline: December 1, 2026 · Results: HSK — December 28, 2026; HSKK — January 4, 2027
Register Online
· Questions: HSKManitoba@gmail.com / 204-599-6227
Test location: Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre, 2nd Floor, 180 King St, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3G8
Test format: Computer-based, at the test centre
Email: HSKManitoba@gmail.com
Phone: 204-599-6227
Official test information: www.chinesetest.cn
December 13, 2026 test — fees and times
| Level | Fee | HSK start time | HSK duration | HSKK start time | HSKK duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSK 1 | $25 | 2:00 pm | 40 min | — | — |
| HSK 2 | $35 | 9:00 am | 55 min | — | — |
| HSK3+HSKK3 (Primary) | $70 | 2:00 pm | 90 min | 4:20 pm | 20 min |
| HSK4+HSKK4 (Secondary) | $90 | 9:00 am | 105 min | 11:30 am | 23 min |
| HSK5+HSKK5 (Advanced) | $110 | 2:00 pm | 125 min | 4:20 pm | 25 min |
| HSK6+HSKK6 (Advanced) | $120 | 9:00 am | 140 min | 11:30 am | 25 min |
Which test is right for you?
| Test | For whom | Levels |
|---|---|---|
| HSK | Adult and general learners; used for study, work and self-assessment | 6 written levels (I–VI) |
| HSKK | Speaking test, taken on its own or together with HSK | Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced |
| YCT | Primary and secondary school students whose first language is not Chinese | 4 written levels (I–IV) + speaking (Beginner / Intermediate) |
| BCT | Learners who need Chinese for business or workplace communication | BCT (A) / BCT (B) + oral test |
HSK — Chinese Proficiency Test
The HSK is an international standardized test that assesses non-native speakers' ability to use Chinese in daily, academic and professional life. The written test and the speaking test (HSKK) are independent of each other; during the speaking test, candidates' speech is recorded.
| HSK level | Vocabulary | CLPS | CEF | What you can do |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 150 | I | A1 | Understand and use very simple Chinese words and phrases; meet basic communication needs. |
| Level II | 300 | II | A2 | Communicate in simple, routine tasks on familiar matters. |
| Level III | 600 | III | B1 | Communicate at a basic level in daily, academic and professional life; manage most communication when travelling in China. |
| Level IV | 1,200 | IV | B2 | Converse on a wide range of topics and communicate fluently with native speakers. |
| Level V | 2,500 | V | C1 | Read Chinese newspapers and magazines, enjoy Chinese films and plays, and give a full-length speech in Chinese. |
| Level VI | Over 5,000 | V | C2 | Easily comprehend written and spoken Chinese and express yourself effectively, orally and in writing. |
Why take the HSK? Results can be used as a reference for admission, class placement, course exemption and academic credits; for employers' recruitment, training and promotion decisions; and as a way for learners and training institutions to assess and improve proficiency.
YCT — Youth Chinese Test
The YCT encourages young students to learn Chinese and measures their ability to use Chinese in daily and academic life. The written test has four levels; the speaking test has Beginner and Intermediate levels, independent of the written test.
| YCT level | Vocabulary | Similar to HSK | What you can do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 80 | — | Understand and use some of the most common Chinese phrases and sentences. |
| Level II | 150 | HSK I | Use simple phrases and sentences; cope with basic communication. |
| Level III | 300 | HSK II | Communicate on familiar daily topics in a simple manner. |
| Level IV | 600 | HSK III | Communicate at a basic level in daily, academic and professional life, and manage most communication when travelling in China. |
YCT results help learners assess and improve their Chinese, give schools a reference for Chinese-language teaching, help training institutions evaluate results, and serve as a benchmark for students preparing for the HSK.
BCT — Business Chinese Test
The BCT assesses non-native speakers' ability to use Chinese in real business and common working environments. It consists of a written test — BCT (A) and BCT (B) — and a speaking test, which are independent of each other.
- BCT (A): can accomplish daily communication and basic business communication tasks.
- BCT (B): can complete more complex business communication tasks.
BCT results give employers a basis for recruitment, selection, placement and promotion, and help teaching institutions assess business Chinese proficiency for admission, class placement and credits.
Results
HSK and YCT results are issued within about three weeks after the test; BCT results within about one month. Scores can also be checked at www.chinesetest.cn.
Register or ask a question
Register online using the button above. For questions, email us at HSKManitoba@gmail.com or call 204-599-6227.
The HSK, YCT and BCT follow the principle of "test-teaching correlation" — promoting learning and teaching through testing, with clear objectives so learners can improve their Chinese systematically.