Test of Chinese As a Foreign Language (TOCFL)

Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL)

Test information :

 When: May 9, 2015  Venue: Leiden University , Lipsius gebouw, Cleveringaplaats 1,

2311BD Leiden

Registration and information: 1. Registration deadline: April 14, 2015 2. Contact person: Ms. Y. Wang ([email protected]) or Ms Kelly Van de Paer ([email protected]) 3. Procedure: 1 Download the registration form 2 Fill in the registration form 3 Wire the registration fee of 20 euro to the account of the

Education Division: IBAN : BE21 0012 9455 2603 , BIC : GEBA BE BB in name

of Kelly Van de Paer and add as note : ‘TOCFL-Leiden’ 4 Then send (1) registration form, (2) proof of payment

(digital document or scan), and (3) a colour scan of your

passport or ID to [email protected] 4. Remarks: - Participants will receive a confirmation of their registration. - The registration fee will not be returned and postponement

of participation is not possible.

1 The Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) is aimed at people who aren’t native Chinese speakers. The test has six levels according to the knowledge of the participants. The test-taker can freely choose the test version either in simplified or traditional characters.

Band Level Recommandation CEF Duration regarding registry R of the test

A Level 1 240-480 hours of Chinese A1 120 min courses or a basic vocabulary of 500 words

Level 2 480-720 hours of Chinese A2 courses or a basic vocabulary of 1000 words

B Level 3 720-960 hours of Chinese B1 courses or a basic 120 min vocabulary of 2500 words

Level 4 960-1920 hours of Chinese B2 courses or a basic vocabulary of 5000 words

Level 5 1920-3840 hours of C1 C Chinese courses or a basic 120 min vocabulary of 8000 words

Level 6 More than 3840 hours of C2 Chinese courses or a basic vocabulary of 8000 words

All participants will receive a document with their test results. Those who pass the exam also receive a certificate which can serve as credential for applying for a Taiwan scholarship, applying for admission to the academic programs at colleges and universities in Taiwan, getting a job, etc.

2 We invite you to visit the website “SC-TOP”” and download a simulation test at http://www.sc-top.org.tw/english/LR/test1.php.