The Confucius Institute at Mason offers two different Chinese language proficiency tests during the year.
HSK Test
The HSK test is a standardized international Chinese language proficiency test for non-native Chinese speakers on purposes of academic pursuit, daily, and working environment Chinese application.
YCT Test
The YCT (Youth Chinese Test) is a standardized examination for elementary, middle, and high school students to evaluate their proficiency in the Chinese language level. It is designed for people whose first language is not Chinese.