Test Of Proficiency-Huayu (Chinese)TOP Registration FormThe Test Of Proficiency-Huayu (Chinese) is sponsored by the
Taiwan Ministry of Education and developed by the National Taiwan Normal University, and the
Steering Committee for the Test Of Proficiency-Huayu (SC-TOP). The TOP, designed for non-native speakers of Chinese, is held one time each year.
The purpose of TOP is to measure the Chinese proficiency of non-native Chinese speakers. No specialized knowledge or vocabulary is required. Currently, the test evaluates listening and reading skills and is offered in a computer-based format. Separate tests are designed for three different levels of language proficiency – basic, intermediate, and advanced. Eligible test takers will be given a certificate of rank 1-7 in accordance with scores.
What is TOP used for? Eligible test takers will be given a certificate indicating the respective level and rank of the examinee.
The certificate can be used as an official document when applying to academic programs at colleges, universities, and graduate institutes in Taiwan. Moreover, test results can serve as a measure of Chinese proficiency for language level placement at language centers throughout Taiwan. In addition, the certificate can be used as proof of Chinese language ability in job applications.
The Test Of Proficiency-Huayu for Beginner, Basic Level, Intermediate Level and Advanced Level will be held both at
Pasadena City College in Los Angeles and at
South Coast Chinese Culture Center in Irvine on March 29, 2008 at 2:00-4:00 pm.
Welcome to participate this new test, for registration information please contact Cultural Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles at Tel: 213-385-0512 , Fax: 213-385-2197 or Email:
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