Test Introduction

The Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL), developed by the Steering Commit-
tee for the Test of Proficiency Taiwan (SCTOP), is a set of standardized language proficiency test
developed for non-native speakers of Chinese that has already served test-takers from more than
60 countries. It is the result of a joint project of the Mandarin Training Center, the Graduate Institute
of Teaching Chinese as a Second Language, and Research Center for Psychological and Educa-
tional Testing of National Taiwan Normal University. The research project began in 2001, and the
first TOCFL tests were held in 2003. A new version of TOCFL was developed in 2008 and became
available in 2013.
The new version of the TOCFL has three proficiency bands: Band A, Band B, and Band C.
Each band is divided into two levels making a total of six levels: Levels 1 to Level 6. Test-takers can
choose the level that best suits their Chinese Language proficiency and learning background.

Test Levels
Test Level Indicative Course Hours Vocabulary Registration Fee (per person)
Level1 240-480 hours 500 words
Band A AUD $45
Level2 480-720 hours 1,000 words
Level3 720-960 hours 2,500 words
Band B AUD $45
Level4 960-1,920 hours 5,000 words
Level5 1,920-3,840 hours 8,000 words
Band C AUD $45
Level6 3,840+ hours 8,000 words

Test Format Sample tests are available on the Website of Steering Committee
for the Test of Proficiency—Huayu http://www.sc-top.org.tw.

Listening Test: 60 Minutes

Picture Single-Round Multiple-Round
Level Dialogue Monologue
Description Dialogue Dialogue
Band A     -
Band B - - -  
Band C - - -  
Reading Test: 60 Minutes
Sentence Picture Paragraph Reading
Level Gap Filling
Comprehension Description Completion Comprehension

Band A     -
Band B - - -  
Band C - - -  

Ground Floor, 53 Blackall Street Barton ACT 2600 Australia

Telephone: +61 2 6120 1020~1023 Fax: +61 2 6273 1147
email: Australia@mail.moe.gov.tw
 Purpose
TOCFL test takers who pass the requirement will receive a certificate. The certificate can serve as a
Chinese proficiency credential for:
◇ Applying for the “MOE Mandarin Scholarship” as a reference.
◇ Applying for the “MOE Taiwan Scholarship” to study non-English degree courses in Taiwan.
◇ Applying for the academic programs at colleges or universities in Taiwan.
◇ Serving as a reference of Chinese subject for University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese
Students in Taiwan.
◇ Serving as a job-required proof of Chinese language proficiency.
◇ Recognition of Chinese language proficiency by Australia Queensland Taiwanese Chamber of Com-
merce.

Tests in Australia 2019

City Time & Date Location Registration Contact Registration

2pm-4pm Ms Julie Tsai

Canberra Grammar School
Canberra Sunday TACA Mandarin Language School 7 May - 26 July
(40 Monaro Crescent, Red Hill ACT 2603)
15 Sep 2019 tacaschool@gmail.com

● University of Queensland Ms Janice Tsai

2pm-4pm
(St Lucia campus) Chung Tian Chinese School
Brisbane Sunday 15 May - 31July
● Chung Tian Chines School Ph: 38413511
22 Sep 2019
(1034 Underwood Rd, Priestdale,QLD 4127) chungtianschool@gmail.com

2pm-4pm Ms Rose Yeh

Saint Stephen's College
Gold Coast Sunday Mobile: 0452 646 588 15 May - 31 July
(31 Reserve Rd, Upper Coomera QLD 4209)
22 Sep 2019 chungtianschool@gmail.com

Ms Emily Han
2pm-4pm
Milgate Primary School Formosa Chinese School
Melbourne Sunday 5 June - 6 Sep
(96 Landscape Dr, Doncaster East VIC 3109) 0426 630 503
24 Nov 2019
emily.han@formosa.org.au

Tests Results
TOCFL results are presented in the form of scale scores, and the full score is 80.
Since 2013, TOCFL results are presented in the form of scale scores, and the cut-off
scores of each level are obtained from the standard setting study.
Passing Score Passing Score Equivalent to
Test Level Full Score
(Listening) (Reading) CEFR level
Level 1 45 42 80 A1
Band A Level 2 60 60 80 A2
Level 3 46 48 80 B1
Band B Level 4 61 64 80 B2
Level 5 50 52 80 C1
Band C Level 6 61 69 80 C2