文化大學推廣部

What is the TOCFL?

What is the TOCFL?

The Test of Chinese Proficiency (also called TOP; Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language) is a set of standardized tests developed for non-native speakers of Mandarin Chinese living in Taiwan to assess their language proficiency. Taking the test can offer many benefits to foreign people living in Taiwan; the certificate for successful completion of the test can serve as useful evidence for those seeking employment or planning to apply for a university course.

How to Register for the TOCFL:

Please visit the TOCFL web site

by taking the following steps:

	Fill out registration details
	Select test level
	Confirm registration details
	Fill out questionnaire
	Print billing invoice

Suggested Levels for Test-taking

Level	CEFR	Equivalent level of study	Learning hours	Vocabulary base
Level 1	A1	Elementary 1	240 hours of study in a Mandarin speaking environment.	400
Level 2	A2	Elementary 2	240-360 hours of study in a Mandarin speaking environment.	800
Level 3	B1	Elementary 3 - Intermediate 1	360-480 hours of study in a Mandarin speaking environment.	1500
Level 4	B2	Intermediate 2 – Intermediate 3	480-960 hours of study in a Mandarin speaking environment.	5000
Level 5	C1	High-intermediate 1 - Advanced	960+ hours of study in a Mandarin speaking environment.	8000

Visit Official TOCFL website for more information about TOCFL V.S. HSK (Only available in Chinese).

Visit Learning Map webpage for our Group Intensivie Program V.S. TOCFL.