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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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
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