The Chinese language proficiency test held in the Midwest U.S.
2023 TOCFL Test Bulletin (English)
2023 TOCFL Test Registration Form
Amendments to Criteria for Issuing a TOCFL Listening and Reading Certificate
2023 TOCFL Test Schedule
Target Test Taker
Non-native Chinese speakers
Purpose
The Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (“TOCFL”) was developed by the Steering Committee for the Test of Proficiency-Huayu (SC-TOP). Since the TOCFL was launched in December 2003 in Taiwan, it has been administered in the U.S. A., Canada, U.K., France, Japan, Korea, Russia, Australia, etc. To meet the demand of numerous international Chinese learners, the SC-TOP provides overseas test services in more than 30 countries. Those who wish to know their level of Chinese proficiency, or those who want to study, work or do business in Chinese speaking countries are encouraged to take the TOCFL for national/governmental verification.
Level and Format of Test
The TOCFL has been standardized and developed under the strict scrutiny of researchers and scholars in the fields of linguistics, language teaching and testing.
The authentic materials used in the TOCFL are extracted from materials in daily life, such as advertisements, public announcements, notices, letters, time schedules, and weather broadcasts. These diverse texts are derived from different fields, including literature, science, art, astronomy and history.
- Band Novice（Novice1+Novice2）Candidates who have taken 60-240 hours of Chinese courses in non-Chinese speaking countries, or have acquired a vocabulary base of 300 words. 25 questions / 25 minutes
- Band A (Level 1＋Level 2): Candidates who have taken 240-720 hours of Chinese courses in non-Chinese speaking countries, or have acquired a vocabulary base of 500-1,000 words. 100 questions / 120 minutes
- Band B (Level 3＋Level 4): Candidates who have taken 720-1,920 hours of Chinese courses in non-Chinese speaking countries, or have acquired a vocabulary base of 2,500-5,000 words. They are able to converse about daily situations. 100 questions / 120 minutes
- Band C (Level 5＋Level 6): Candidates who have taken at least 1,920 hours of Chinese courses in non-Chinese speaking countries, or have acquired a vocabulary base of 8,000 words. 100 questions / 120 minutes
For further information, please contact
The Midwest TOCFL Administration Board
Education Division, TECO in Chicago
55 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60601
Tel：312-616-0805 ‧ email：chicago@mail.moe.gov.tw
More information at Steering Committee for the Test Of Proficiency – Huayu:
Steering Committee for the Test Of Proficiency – Huayu
TOCFL Mock Test
Amendments to Criteria for Issuing a TOCFL Listening and Reading Certificate