Secure online registration

Register for an HSK or YCT examination

Complete candidate details, upload a passport-style photo, review the fee and continue to Stripe Checkout.

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Please contact Bowen Education for registration assistance.

No sittings are currently open.

Please check the examination calendar or contact the test centre.

Complete all displayed fields unless marked optional. Parent or guardian details are required only for candidates under 18.

Step 1 Choose examination

Check the date, registration deadline, level and fee before continuing. Dates use UK local time.

Select a date first. Available levels and the fee will update automatically.

Examination date Only sittings before their registration deadline are selectable. Level

Examination fee—Calculated from the selected level

Step 2 Candidate information

Enter details exactly as shown on the identity document used on exam day.

Full name on identity documentCopy the full name exactly from the valid identity document. A Chinese name can be added separately. Chinese name (optional) Date of birthMust match the identity document. Candidates under 18 need parent or guardian details. Gender Nationality Native language Years of Chinese studyEnter 0–99.9 years, with up to one decimal place, for example 0.5. Enter 0 if you have not studied Chinese. Candidate type Identity document Passport / photo ID numberFor candidate verification only. This is not shown publicly.

Step 3 Contact and address

We use these details for registration updates, the receipt and exam-day information.

EmailPayment confirmation and exam updates go to this address. Check the spelling and your spam folder; a parent may receive these emails. PhoneUse a number where we can reach you or a parent. Include the country code for an overseas number. Address line 1 Address line 2 (optional) Town / city Postcode

Step 4 Photo, parent and access needs

Photograph requirements — check before uploading

A color identification photo taken within the last six months, facing the camera with the full face clearly visible. A white background is preferred.
Upload a JPG/JPEG file of 50–500 KB; this website allows up to 12 megapixels. Convert PNG, WebP, HEIC, PDF or other formats to JPG first; changing the filename extension does not convert the file.
Do not upload casual photos, scenery or pictures with a cropped or obscured face. Keep the head and shoulders clearly visible.
Do not wear hats, sunglasses, headscarves or headbands that obscure your face. Religious exceptions apply; the candidate must remain identifiable.
Do not use AI-generated, AI-altered, beauty-filtered or heavily edited photographs.

The website checks the file format and size. Bowen reviews the photograph for identification; you may be asked to submit a replacement. Read CTI photo requirements

＋ Select or replace the candidate photograph JPG/JPEG · 50–500 KB · used for registration and identification

No photograph selected. After selecting a file, check that the preview is clear and correctly oriented.

I have checked these requirements and confirm that this is a recent, clear identification photograph of the candidate, without AI alteration.

Parent or guardian Required for candidates under 18

Full name Email Phone

Special requirements (optional)

Step 5 Review and pay

I consent to Bowen Education processing the candidate information and photograph for examination registration, administration and certification. I have checked the details and read and accept the candidate information and cancellation policy.

Registration is complete once payment is confirmed. If you cancel, continue payment from the return page without submitting another application. Bowen will send admission-ticket and final exam arrangements separately.

Amount due—

You will continue to Stripe Checkout. Bowen never receives your card details.