Certification Course

Certification Course

Official Mandarin Certification, Within Reach

Nihao prepares students for YCT and HSK — the two leading international Mandarin proficiency exams for young learners. Since 2018, our students have achieved over 2,000 successful results with a 99% passing rate.

99%

Passing Rate

2,000 +

Successful Results

Since 2018

Exam Preparation Experience

HSK — 汉语水平考试

CHINESE PROFICIENCY TEST

For learners of all ages

An internationally recognised Mandarin proficiency test with levels from beginner to advanced. Provides a valuable certificate for university applications, scholarships, course placement, and career opportunities.

Six levels

HSK 1

Basic words and phrases ~150 words

HSK 2

Simple daily communication ~300 words

HSK 3

Daily life, study and work ~600 words

HSK 4

Fluent conversations on broad topics ~1,200 words

HSK 5

Read news, watch films, deliver speeches ~2,500 words

HSK 6

Near-native fluency in all contexts ~5,000 words

YCT — 中小学生汉语考试

YOUTH CHINESE TEST

For young learners under 15

An international Mandarin proficiency test for primary and secondary school students. Helps children understand their level, identify learning gaps, and build confidence through a clear, structured pathway.

Four written levels

YCT 1

Ages 4–7 · ~80 words · Basic phrases

YCT 2

Ages 8–11 · ~150 words · Simple communication

YCT 3

Ages 12–15 · ~300 words · Familiar daily topics

YCT 4

Ages 16–18 · ~600 words · Daily, academic and travel use

MASTER THE HSK
WITH CONFIDENCE

4 Days of Focused Exam Preparation

Our HSK Master Course is designed for students aged 8–15 who are preparing for HSK 2 or HSK 3. Through intensive training, students develop essential exam skills, become familiar with question formats, and learn effective test-taking strategies.

With a structured 12-hour program, learners improve their accuracy, strengthen their confidence, and increase their chances of achieving excellent results.