
The Business Chinese Test (BCT), or 商务汉语考试 in Chinese, is a state-level standard test established to assess the Chinese proficiency of non-native speakers engaged in business activities.
BCT assesses the examinees' ability to effectively communicate in Chinese in business, daily life and social activities.
All non-native speakers with Chinese abilities ranging from basic to advanced levels are welcome to register for the test.
BCT is developed by Peking University under the entrustment of the Office of Chinese Language Council International. The Office of Chinese Language Council International has full authority to lead BCT and award certificates. BCT is an authoritative test of the state.
BCT serves various institutions and individuals which want to assess the business Chinese proficiency of relevant personages(MNCs, enterprises having business contacts with China, international business institutions, banks, insurance companies, hotels, travel agencies, occupational training institutions, etc. as well as foreign management personnel, sales personnel, technicians and job seekers who use Chinese in routine work). 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.
BCT is held on the Chinese mainland and overseas regularly every year. Please visit our official website www.hanban.org or www.bcthome.cn for more details.

