The Business Chinese Test Introduction(BCT)商务汉语考试

The Business Chinese Test Introduction(BCT)商务汉语考试 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