The new HSK test was launched by Hanban in an effort to better serve Chinese language learners. The test is the result of coordinated efforts by the experts from different disciplines including Chinese language teaching, linguistics, psychology and educational measurement. The new exam combines the advantages of the original HSK while taking into consideration the recent trends in Chinese language training by conducting surveys and making use of the latest findings in international language testing...» more

　　

　The new YCT test was launched by Hanban in an effort to encourage foreign young students to learn Chinese and improve their Chinese language proficiency. As part of this effort, since 2004 Hanban has organized experts from different disciplines such as Chinese language teaching, linguistics, psychology and educational measurement to work on the program, conducting surveys in order to understand the latest trends in overseas Chinese language teaching and learning...» more

　　

　The Business Chinese Test is a state-level standardized test designed to assess the Chinese proficiency of non-native speakers engaged in business activities. BCT is developed by Peking University under the entrustment of Office of Chinese Language Council International (“Hanban” for short). Its English name is Business Chinese Test (“BCT” for short)..» more

Scholarships:

　　

The introduction:
According to different types of programs, the Scholarship is divided into 3 categories, namely, Scholarships for Four-Week Study, Scholarships for One-Academic Year Study and Scholarships for a Master's Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages. Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens aged from 16 to 35 and in good health.

Summer/Winter Camp Programmes:

　　

The “summer camp” program is provided to outstanding students from the Chinese language centre. Applicants are allowed to choose to complete the study in the summer term (from May to June) or the winter term (from December to January the next year). Applicants are required to have to complete their study at a Confucius Institute for more than 30 hours and get good scores in the final examination (10% - 15% in one class) . Applicants should pay the airplane round-trip tickets.

Chinese Bridge:

　　

Chinese Bridge is provided to outstanding students from Chinese Language Centre worldwide. The students who have won the preliminary rounds can go to Beijing/Changsha to attend the final round. The first-class will get the full scholarship for getting the degree in Chinese University (6 people). The second-class get the full scholarship for one year studying in Chinese University (6 people). The third-class will get the full scholarship for one semester studying in Chinese University (18 people).» more