2009年商务汉语考试(BCT)中国内地考试日期及报名日期

2009年BCT在中国内地的考试日期及报名起止日期:
4月12日  (报名时间:3月16日-3月27日)
6月6日   (报名时间:5月11日-5月22日)
10月10日 (报名时间:9月14日-9月25日)
12月5日  (报名时间:11月9日-11月20日)

BCT centers

Chinese mainland

1.InternationalCollege for Chinese Language Studies, PekingUniversity

Add.:No. 412, Building 2, Shaoyuan, PekingUniversity

Tel.:(010)62751916

Fax:(010)62754122

Zip:100871

2. Department of Chinese Language and Literature, University of Internatinal Business and Economics

Add.:No.10, Huixin Dongjie, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Tel.:(010)64497246

Fax:(010)64715894

Zip:100029

3.BeijingYouthPoliticsCollege

Add.:No. 4, Zhonghuan Nanlu, Wangjing, Chaoyang District, Beijing

Tel.:(010)84778299

Fax:(010)64725626

Zip:100102

4.International Institute of Chinese Language & Culture, DongbeiUniversity of Finance & Economics

Add.:No. 217, Jianshanjie, Shahekou District, Dalian, Liaoning

Tel.:(0411)84710885

Fax:(0411)84712278

Zip:116025

5.School of Overseas Education, NortheastNormalUniversity

Add.:No. 5268, Renmin Dajie, Changchun, Jilin

Tel.:(0431)85098276

Zip:130024

6.International Institute of Education and Culture,HeilongjiangUniversity

Add.:No. 74, Xuefu Lu, Nangang District, Harbin, Heilongjiang

Tel.:(0451)86608417

Zip:150080

7.College of Chinese Language and Culture, NankaiUniversity

Add.:NankaiUniversity, No. 94, Weijin Lu, Nankai District

Tel.:(022)23500182

Zip:300071

8.InternationalCultureExchangeSchool, FudanUniversity

Add.:No. 280, Zhengtong Lu, Shanghai

Tel.:(021)65642256,65117628

Fax:(021)62864922

Zip:200062

9.InternationalCultureExchangeSchool, ShanghaiUniversity of Finance & Economics

Add.:No. 269, Beiyi Lu, Zhongshan, Shanghai

Tel.:(021)65442018

Fax:(021)65361958

Zip:200083

10.International Education College, Shandong University

Add.:No. 27, Shanda Nanlu, Jinan

Tel.:0531-88366976

Zip:250100

11.College of Chinese Language, QingdaoUniversity

Add.:No. 308, Ningxia Lu, Qingdao, Shandong

Tel.:(0532)85955057

Zip:266071

12.College of Chinese Language, Xi’anInternationalStudiesUniversity

Add.:No. 437, Chang’an Nanlu, Xi’an, ShaanxiProvince

Tel.:(029)85309600

Fax:(029)85246154

Zip:710061

13.School of Overseas Education, SichuanUniversity

Add.:No. 29, Wangjiang Lu, Jiuyanqiao, Chengdu, Sichuan

Tel.:(028)85418532

Zip:61006

14.ChongqingUniversity

Add.:No. 174, Shazheng Jie, Shapingba District, Chongqing

Tel.:023-6510-2449

Zip:400044

15.School of Literature, Hunan University

Add: Yuelushan, Changsha, Hunan

Tel.:(0731)8821384

Fax:(0731)8821737

Zip:410082

16.College of Foreign Students Education, WuhanUniversity

Add.:Luojia Shan, Wuchang, Hubei

Tel.:(027)87665469

Zip:430072

17.Overseas EducationCollege, XiamenUniversity

Add.:No. 422, Siming Nanlu, Xiamen, Fujian

Tel.:(0592)8705266,2187478

Fax:(0592)2093346

Zip:361005

18.The College of Chinese Language and Culture of JinanUniversity

Add.:No. 377, Guangyuan Donglu, Guangzhou

Tel.:(020)87205929

Zip:510610

19.GuangxiNormalUniversity

Add.:No. 15, Yucai Lu, Guilin, Guangxi

Tel.:0773-5826242

Zip:541004

20.College of International Language & Culture, YunnanNormalUniversity

Add.:No. 298, Yi’eryi Dajie, Kunming, Yunnan

Tel.:(0871)5517183,5516228

Zip:650223

21.InternationalTrainingCenter,SHANGHAI FOREIGN SERVICE CO.LTD

Add:3/F, FurongBuilding, 838 Jiangning Road, Shanghai

Tel:(021)62760875

Zip:200041

22. BeijingInternationalChineseCollege

No. 46, En Jizhuang,

Haidian District,Beijing

Tel: (010)88136285

Fax: (010)88128015

Zip: 100036

23.BeijingUnionUniversity

Add.:No.97. Beisihuan East Road, Chaoyang District, BeijingChina

Tel:010-64909345

Fax:010-84625251

Zip:100101

24.School of International Cultural ExchangeCentralUniversity of Finance and Economics

Add.:39 South College Road, Haidian District,Beijing 100081, P.R.China

Tel:010-62288276

Fax:010-62288982

Zip:100081

25.TestCenter of JilinUniversity

Add.:Room 303, LibraryBuilding Qianwei North Campus, JilinUniversity 2519 Jiefang RoadChangchun

Tel:0431-84999358

Fax:0431-88498185

Zip:130023

26.College of Internationaol Cultural ExchangeCaptialUniversity of Economics and Business

Add.:No2 Jintaili, Chaoyang District

Beijing

Tel:010- 65976602

Fax:010-88128015

Zip:100026

Overseas

1.Singapore

Singapore Workforce Development Agency(WDA)

Add:141 Redhill Road

Tel: 65-64717111

Zip:158828

Singapore ,The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) Center

Contact person:Lan Minjuan, Chen Qi

Add.:587 Upper Serangoon Road Crestar Building Singapore534564 587,Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534564

Tel.:0065-68589600/68589605

Email:hsk@crestar.com.sg

College of Business Management, Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce& Industry

Add.:47,Hill Street,#08-01,Building of Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce& Industry, Singapore 179365

Tel.:0065-63341080

Email:lccdiploma@scciob.edu.sg

2.Korea

Republic of Korea

Undertaken by: YiersanChineseCultureCenter

Add.:Kwanghak B/D 360-1, Taepyong Ro 2ga, Jung Gu, Seoul, Korea

Tel.:0082-2-777-8868

Fax:0082-2-777-8848

Zip:100-102

3.Hongkong

Institute of Professional Education And Knowledge (PEAK)

Add. : 8/F, VTCTower, 27 Wood Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Tel.:00852-28361941

Fax:00852-25727130

4.Japan

Selling Vision

Add. Brodrey Nishishinbashi building 8F, 1-9-1 Nishi-shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo,japan

Tel.:0081-3-52513101

Fax:0081-3-52516020

5.France

ECOLE SUERIEURE DU COMMERCE EXTERIEUR

Add.:ESCEPOLE UNIVERSITAIRE LEONARD DE VINCI92916PARISLA DEFENSE CEDEX

Tel.:0033-1-41167353

Fax:0033-1-41-167380

6.Danmark

Copenhagen Business Confucius Institute

Add.:CopenhagenBusinessSchool Porcel nshaven 242000 Frederiksberg Denmar

Tel.:0045-38152690

Fax:0045-38152500

7.Belgium

Universiteit Gent

Add. :Universiteit Gent Chinese taal en cultuur Blandijnberg 2 B-9000 Gent Belgium

Tel.:0032-9-2644156

Fax:0032-9-2644194

8.U.S.A.

Brighan Young University Chinese Flagship Center)

Add. :BrighanYoungUniversityChineseFlagshipCenter3067JFSBProvo, UT84602

Tel.:001-801-4229189

Fax:001-801-4220028

ConfuciusInstituteStateUniversityPortland

Add.: Confucius Institute East Hall Room 308 632 Hall StreetPortland State University Portland, OR97201

Tel.:001-503-7252285

Fax:001-503-7252290

BCT Score and certificate

1. How many levels are there in BCT?

BCT has a total of five levels to describe the business Chinese proficiency of the examinees, namely:

 
Levels Capability description
Level 1 Incapable of communication in Chinese in business environments.
Level 2 Capable of basic communication in Chinese in business environments.
Level 3 Capable of fairly effective communication in Chinese in business environments.
Level 4 Capable of fairly skillful communication in Chinese in business environments.
Level 5 Capable of appropriate communication in Chinese in business environments.

2. Relations between score and levels

The score for each specific skill (listening or reading or speaking or writing) is 0-500 points; Each level consists of 100 points.The total score for listening and reading constitutes the overall score of BCT(listening • reading)ranging from 0 to 1000 points. So do the overall score of BCT(speaking • writing).

Levels Score for specific skill Total score
1 0-100 0-200
2 101-200 201-400
3 201-300 401-600
4 301-400 601-800
5 401-500 801-1000

3. Test report and certificate

All examinees can receive a test report even if they only attend listening and reading test in line with requirements. If the total score for listening and reading comes to 201-400 points, Level 2 “Business Chinese Test Certificate (listening•reading) will be awarded;.. If the total score for speaking and writing comes to 201-400 points, Level 2 “Business Chinese Test Certificate (speaking•writing) will be awarded.

There is no level 1 certificate.

4. How are examinees informed of their scores?

“Business Chinese Test Report” and “BCT Certificates” will be mailed to the test centers within one month after the test. The examinees can get their reports and certificates at the test centers or apply to have the centers mail the reports and certificates to them directly.

The test organizer will retain the certificate and test reports for two years.

5. How long are BCT scores valid?

The test report is valid for a two-year period starting from the test date. However, since the language level of non-native speakers will improve or decline as time passes by, generally speaking, a more recent score better reflects the present realistic language level of the examinees.

6. How to inquire regarding the score and certificate status?

You may inquire regarding the score and certificate status on the official website www.hanban.edu.cn or www.bcthome.cn or www.chinesetesting.cn . If you have any questions, you may contact us at:

Tel:86-10-82520489,86-10-82520491

Email:kaoshi@cti.edu.cn

7. What to do if the test report and the certificate are lost?

If the test report is lost, the issuing organization can reissue a report if the score is still within the valid period; if the certificate is lost, no re-issue will be made. However, the issuing organization can provide relevant certificates. A certain administrative fee will be charged for relevant formalities.

BCT Preparation

1. How to prepare for BCT

BCT test is not designed according to specific Chinese teaching materials or Chinese curriculum; it attempts to assess the language communication capability of the examinees instead. Therefore, you need not prepare for the test using any teaching books or materials.

In order to perform well and familiarize yourself with the test model, you should read “Test paper and model explanation” in “Examinee manual” carefully to learn the question form and points of notice in answering through the examples. If you want to have a deeper understanding of the Chinese proficiency and test manner required by BCT, please read “BCT Outlines.” The “Outline” is a guide book for test preparation. There is an introduction to BCT, rank standards, scorning standards, sample questions, communication function items, general terms and disk of sample questions for the listening test.

2. On the test day

(1)On the test day, you must take (1) exam certificate; (2) identity certificate (passport or ID) used for registration. You will not be allowed to enter the test center without these documents; (3)2B pencil and eraser.

The test certificate must be re-applied for if it is missed and the administrative fee shall be paid at the time of reapplication.

(2)Recorders, cameras, dictionaries, notebooks, textbooks and other articles unrelated to the test are not permitted in the testing room.

Please turn off your cell phone and MP3 and put them in your handbag when you enter the test room. Put the handbag at the designated place.

(3) Please don’t be late for the test. For the listening and reading test, if you are late but the test has not begun you will be allowed entry. If however the listening test has already begun when you arrive, you will only be allowed entry after the conclusion of the listening test. For the speaking and writing test, if the speaking test has not begun when you arrive, you will be allowed entry. If however the speaking test has already begun when you arrive, you will only be allowed entry after the conclusion of the speaking test.

3. Points of attention for BCT

(1)You shall put the Test Certificate and ID card at the upper right of the table during the test so that the person in charge of the test and examiner may check them at any time.

(2)The allotted time for BCT (listening • reading) is 100 min, BCT (speaking• writing) is 50 min. Please allow enough time to answer all questions and finish the relevant parts within the stipulated times.

(3)You shall fill in relevant information on the Information Card and Answer Sheet in line with requirements before answering.

(4)Normally, you are not allowed to leave the test room once the test begins. In special cases you may be given permission to leave the room by the person in charge.

(5)You are not allowed to take the test paper and answer sheet out of the test room, nor can you tear, change or transcribe contents of the test paper.

(6)Please observe test etiquette and rules, or the person in charge of the test may give you a warning or even dismiss you from the test center.

How much is the test fee for BCT?

    How much is the test fee for BCT?

The test fee for BCT differs around the world. Please inquire at a local test center for fee details in your area.

The test fee on the Chinese mainland is:BCT(listening • reading)120 RMB,BCT(speaking • writing)180 RMB.

How to register for BCT?

BCT is held on the Chinese mainland and overseas regularly every year. Please visit our official website www.hanban.org or www.bcthome.cn for times and locations.

In addition, BCT also provides independent test services according to the special requirements of relevant enterprises or organizations.

Presently, one can register at the test centers or online.

 

Registration in examination places: :

    (1)Please go to relevant test centers for registration with valid identification (passport or ID card).

    (2)Fill in your personal information and obtain log-in account and password.

    (3) Please hand in a 40mm×30mm photo or a digital photo of the examinee.

    (4)Pay test fee.

    (5) Please print out the Test Permission Certificate or take the Test Permission Certificate in the examination place.

 

Online registration:

     For online registration, please log on www.bcthome.cn or Chinese test service website(www.tchinese.cn before March 1, 2009,and www.chinesetesting.cn after March 1, 2009). For further information, please visit the official website of BCT:www.hanban.org or www.bcthome.cn.

BCT Test Procedures

1. Points of attention for BCT

(1)You shall put the Test Certificate and ID card at the upper right on the table while taking the test so that the person in charge of the test and examiner may check them at any time.

(2)The alloted time for BCT (listening•reading) is 100 min, BCT (oral• writing) is 50 min. Please allow enough time to answer all questions and finish relevant parts within the stipulated times.

(3)You shall fill in relevant information on the Information Card and Answer Sheet in line with requirements before answering (see the following detailed explanations).

(4)Normally, you are not allowed to leave the test room once the test begins. In special cases you may be given permission to leave the room by the person in charge.

(5)You are not allowed to take the test paper or answer sheet out of the test room, nor can you tear, change or transcribe any contents of the test paper.

(6)Please observe test etiquette and rules, otherwise the person in charge of the test may give you a warning or even dismiss you from the test room.

2. Test paper constitution

BCT includes BCT (listening• reading) and BCT (speaking• writing).

 

BCT (listening• reading)
Test items Question quantity Answer time
Listening 50 questions About 40 min
Reading 50 questions 60 min
Total 100 questions About 100 min

 

BCT (listening• reading)

BCT (listening• reading) test paper includes listening and reading sections. The test materials include the test paper and answer sheet. Your answers must be marked on the answer sheet. Please clearly fill in only the letter for your answer on the multiple-choice answer sheet. Here is an example: [A][■][C][D]. Please don’t mark like this: [√] [×] [╲] [▂] [▔] [О] [•]. Please erase cleanly in case of any modification. Please fill in your answer clearly on the lines provided on the answer sheet for “Filling in the Blanks or Concisely Replying.”

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[A]

[B] 合同

Please write characters and digits on the lines and don’t mark [A][B]

 

BCT (speaking• writing)
Test items Question quantity Answer time
Speaking 2 questions 10 min (including time fore preparation and recording)
Writing 2 questions 40 min
Total 4 questions 50 min

 

BCT (speaking• writing)

BCT (speaking• writing) consists of a speaking test and a writing test./p>

The speaking test includes two questions of different difficulties and types. A recording will be used and the specific process is as follows:

(1)The examinees listen to the recording while browsing through the questions.

(2)The examiner asks several warm-up questions in the recording and the examinees answer.

(3)The examiner provides contents and requirements for each question.

(4)Examinees make preparations.

(5)After the conclusion of the preparation time, the examinee will hear a segment of a situational recording related to the question and give answers after the recording.

(6)There’s a chime 10-15 s before the end of each question.

The writing test has two questions and the contents include business activities along with daily life and social activities related with business. The materials for writing include the test paper and answer sheet. The examinees shall write the answer on the answer sheet in Chinese characters.

3. Test sequence

The sequence is from listening, reading to speaking and writing.

4.Examinee information and answer sheet 

Examinee information

All examinees are required to fill in their information before the test in order to provide active feedback to customers and examinees and help the test research and development institutions further improve the test. Examinee information include examinee’s sequence number, Chinese name, English name, sex, nationality code, date of birth, mother language code, examination place code, incorporation code and information questionnaire.

Examinee’s sequence number, nationality code, mother language code and examination place code are all printed on the Test Permission Certificate. All these information shall be filled into the examinee information card. Examinees may consult their mother language code in the appended table (Refer to the Appendix.). In case that the mother language is not available in the list, please select “other languages”.

Incorporation examinees are required to fill in the incorporation code while ordinary examinees are not. Incorporation examinees refer to the corporation examinees registered in a collective form. Examinees’ collective score are required by these corporations to be used as the basis for evaluation. The chief examiner shall inform incorporation examinees the incorporation code in the examination room.

The information questionnaire mainly comprises of the examinee’s education level, work experience and relevant information on Chinese tests participation. The answers shall be strictly confidential and haven’t any influence to this test.

Please fill in the test date and affix your signature to it after filling in the questionnaire.

Answer sheet

BCT (Listening & Reading) answer sheet is on the back side of BCT examinee information.

BCT (Writing) answer sheet is a reversible card.

BCT Test Specifications

1. What items are covered in BCT?

The contents of BCT mainly include business activities and daily life and social activities related with business. Please refer to “BCT Outline•Business Chinese Communication Function”.

2. Test paper constitution

BCT includes BCT (listening• reading) and BCT (speaking• writing).

 
BCT (listening• reading)
Test items Question quantity Answer time
Listening 50 questions About 40 min
Reading 50 questions 60 min
Total 100 questions About 100 min
 
BCT (speaking• writing)
Test items Question quantity Answer time
Speaking 2 questions 10 min (including time fore preparation and recording)
Writing 2 questions 40 min
Total 4 questions 50 min
 

3. Test Format

 

BCT (listening• reading)

BCT (listening• reading) test paper includes listening and reading sections. The test materials include the test paper and answer sheet. Your answers must be marked on the answer sheet. Please clearly fill in only the letter for your answer on the multiple-choice answer sheet. Here is an example: [A][■][C][D]. Please don’t mark like this: [√] [×] [╲] [▂] [▔] [О] [•]. Please erase cleanly in case of any modification. Please fill in your answer clearly on the lines provided on the answer sheet for “Filling in the Blanks or Concisely Replying.”

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[A]

[B] 合同

Please write characters and digits on the lines and don’t mark [A][B]

 

BCT (speaking• writing)

BCT (speaking• writing) consists of a speaking test and a writing test.

The speaking test includes two questions of different difficulties and types. A recording will be used and the specific process is as follows:

(1)The examinees listen to the recording while browsing through the questions.

(2)The examiner asks several warm-up questions in the recording and the examinees answer.

(3)The examiner provides contents and requirements for each question.

(4)Examinees make preparations.

(5)After the conclusion of the preparation time, the examinee will hear a segment of a situational recording related to the question and give answers after the recording.

(6)There’s a chime 10-15 s before the end of each question.

The writing test has two questions and the contents include business activities along with daily life and social activities related with business. The materials for writing include the test paper and answer sheet. The examinees shall write the answer on the answer sheet in Chinese characters.

 

3.1 Listening

There are a total of 50 questions. The allotted time for this section is 40 minutes. The listening test paper has four parts. Part I and Part III are multiple-choice questions and Part IV is fill-in-the-blank questions. The recording transcript will be played only once.

3.2 Reading

There are a total of 50 questions, and the allotted time for this section is 60 minutes. The listening test paper has four parts. Part I and Part III are multiple-choice questions and Part IV is Short Answer.

3.3 Speaking

The speaking test includes two questions of different difficulties and types. There is one minute for preparation and one minute and 30 seconds for speaking for Question 1 and two minutes for preparation and two minutes and 30 seconds for speaking for Question 2. (The time allotted is 10 minutes including instructions of the examiner).

3.4 Writing

There are a total of two questions in the writing test. The contents include business activities and daily life and social activities related with business. Relevant materials are provided in the form of text and charts. The style shall be letter, short expository or narrative text.

Requirements on length:80—120 characters for Question 1 and 250 characters for Question 2.

Time allotted:40 min

4. Answer sheet for BCT

QAP about BCT

1. What’s BCT?

The Business Chinese Test (BCT), or 商务汉语考试 in Chinese, is a state-level standard test established to assess the Chinese proficiency of non-native speakers engaged in business activities.

2. What does BCT assess?

BCT assesses the examinees’ ability to effectively communicate in Chinese in business, daily life and social activities.

3. Who is eligible to register for the test?

All non-native speakers with Chinese abilities ranging from basic to advanced levels are welcome to register for the test.

4. Who developed BCT?

BCT is developed by Peking University under the entrustment of the Office of Chinese Language Council International. The Office of Chinese Language Council International has full authority to lead BCT and award certificates. BCT is an authoritative test of the state.

5. What are the benefits of BCT?

BCT serves various institutions and individuals which want to assess the business Chinese proficiency of relevant personages(MNCs, enterprises having business contacts with China, international business institutions, banks, insurance companies, hotels, travel agencies, occupational training institutions, etc. as well as foreign management personnel, sales personnel, technicians and job seekers who use Chinese in routine work). The main benefits are:

(1)Provide a reference basis for the employers to assess the business Chinese proficiency of relevant personnel when making such decisions as personnel employment, selection and promotion.

(2)Help relevant teaching and training institutions to certify the students’ business Chinese proficiency in recruitment and class division.

(3)Assess the teaching and training effect of relevant teaching units and training institutions.

(4)Provide a certificate of the business Chinese proficiency for those who seek jobs or want to be promoted.

(5)Help Chinese learners to further develop their own business Chinese ability.

6. When and where is BCT held?

BCT is held on the Chinese mainland and overseas regularly every year. Please visit our official website www.hanban.org or www.bcthome.cn for more details.

7. How to register?

Presently, one can register at the test centers or online.

Register at exam centers:

    (1)Please go to relevant test centers for registration with valid identification (passport or ID card).

    (2)Fill in your personal information and obtain log-in account and password.

    (3)Have a photo taken on-the-spot and verify your identity.

    (4)Pay test fee.

    (5)Print test certificate within the stipulated time period

Online registration:

    Examinees can log into www.tchinese.cn to register online. For further information, please visit the official website of BCT:www.hanban.org or www.bcthome.cn.

8. How is BCT broken down?

BCT consists of BCT(listening•reading) and BCT(oral•writing)two independent tests. Examinees can sit for one or both of them.

9. How many questions are there on BCT?How long does the exam take?

 
BCT(listening•reading)
Test item Question quantity Answer time
Listening 50 questions About 40 min
Reading 50 questions 60 min
Total 100 questions 100 min
 
BCT(oral•writing)
  Test item     Question quantity   Answer time
Speaking 2 questions 10 min (including time for preparation and recording)
Writing 2 questions 40 min
Total 4 questions 50 min

10.Does BCT have a computer-based test?

Yes. BCT has a paper-based test and a computer-based test. Examinees are to choose between the two types.

11.How many levels are there in BCT?

BCT has a total of five levels to describe the business Chinese proficiency of the examinees, namely:

 
Levels Capability description
Level 1 Incapable of communication in Chinese in business.
Level 2 Capable of basic communication in Chinese in business environments.
Level 3 Capable of fairly effective communication in Chinese in business environments.
Level 4 Capable of fairly skillful communication in Chinese in business environments.
Level 5 Capable of appropriate communication in Chinese in business environments.

12.How are examinees informed of their scores?

“Business Chinese Proficiency Test Report” and “BCT Certificates” will be mailed to the test centers within one month after the test. The examinees can get their reports and certificates at the test centers or apply to have the centers mail the reports and certificates to them directly.

BCT Introduction

I. BCT

BCT is a state-level standard test established to assess the Chinese proficiency of non-native speakers engaged in business activities. BCT is developed by Peking University under the entrustment of the Office of Chinese Language Council International.

BCT assess the Chinese proficiency of non-native speakers engaged in business activities. Practicability and communication are the main features of the test.

II. Test object

Non-native speakers

III. Benefits

BCT serves various institutions and individuals which want to assess the business Chinese proficiency of relevant personages. The main benefits are:

(1)Provide a reference basis for the employers to assess the business Chinese proficiency of relevant personnel when making such decisions as personnel employment, selection and promotion.

(2)Help relevant teaching and training institutions to certify the students’ business Chinese proficiency in recruitment and class division.

(3)Assess the teaching and training effect of relevant teaching units and training institutions.

(4)Provide a certificate of the business Chinese proficiency for those who seek jobs or want to be promoted.

(5)Help Chinese learners to further develop their own business Chinese ability.

IV. Administration

The Office of Chinese Language Council International has full authority to lead BCT and award certificates. BCT is an authoritative test of the state and awards “Business Chinese Test Certificate”.

BCT is held on the Chinese mainland and overseas regularly every year.

V. Levels and standards

BCT has a total of five levels to describe the business Chinese proficiency of the examinees, namely:

Level 1 Incapable of communication in Chinese in business environments.

Level 2 Capable of basic communication in Chinese in business environments.

Level 3 Capable of fairly effective communication in Chinese in business environments.

Level 4 Capable of fairly skillful communication in Chinese in business environments.

Level 5 Capable of appropriate communication in Chinese in business environments.

VI. Points and certificate

BCT consists of BCT(listening•reading) and BCT(oral•writing)two independent tests. Examinees can sit for one or both of them.

The score for each specific skill (listening or reading or speaking or writing) is 0-500 points; Each level consists of 100 points.The total score for listening and reading constitutes the overall score of BCT(listening • reading)ranging from 0 to 1000 points. So do the overall score of BCT(speaking • writing).

Levels Score for specific skill Total score
1 0-100 0-200
2 101-200 201-400
3 201-300 401-600
4 301-400 601-800
5 401-500 801-1000

All examinees can receive a test report even if they only attend test in line with requirements. If the total score for listening and reading comes to 201-400 points, Level 2 “BCT Certificate (listening•reading) will be awarded; If the total score for speaking and writing comes to 201-400 points, Level 2 “BCT Certificate (speaking•writing) will be awarded. So do Level3,Level4 and Level5 certificates.

There is no Level1 certificate in BCT.

The test report is valid for a two-year period starting from the test date.

VII. Consultation and services

Test Section of Office of Chinese Language Council International and BCT R&D office of Peking University provide consulting services regarding BCT to domestic and overseas personages.

 

Tel:86-10-88026478

Fax:86-10-88026479

Email:kaoshi@hanban.edu.cn

Website:http://www.hanban.edu.cn

 

For other questions, please consult with Peking University’s BCT R&D Office:

Tel:86-10-62758874

Email:service@bcthome.cn

Website:http://www.bcthome.cn