Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
Teacher’s Certificate
国际中文教师证书考试
The CTCSOL (Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages 国际中文教师资格证书) test is an international standardised test to assess candidates as Chinese language teachers internationally.
CTCSOL test is available in New Zealand and the registration opens to all eligible candidates living in the Australasia region.
奥克兰孔子学院考试中心，是汉考国际（CTI）在大洋洲地区唯一的“国际中文教师证书”考试授权考试中心，本考试中心面向新西兰以外的大洋洲地区其他国家的考生提供相关考试服务。
The Confucius Institute in Auckland (CI) is currently the only official test centre in New Zealand to assist with the CTCSOL certificate training programme that includes an online course, a written test and an interview assessment for local candidates. As the only one in the region, the registration for the online tests is open to all the candidates currently living in Oceania.
See below for information on CTCSOL’s Test Eligibility, Structure and Results. For more information, visit the official CTCSOL website.
Test dates, registrations and payments 报名缴费信息
Note:
- Registration and Payment links will be open accordingly,
- The places for each test are limited.
- Exam Registration and Payment in TWO steps. Follow the links above for each step.
- Step 1: Registration to include your personal details.
- Step 2: Payment online. Please ensure your details are EXACTLY the same as your registration for cross-referencing.
Exam Fees 考试费用
| Exams | Online course for non-Chinese nationals | Written Test | Interview assessment |
| Fees | NZ$ 180 | NZ$ 220 | NZ$ 320 |
- There will be an extra processing fee charge and GST for each online registration.
Test Eligibility
The CTCSOL test has two versions, general (常规版) and local (本土版), and is for candidates who:
- have a Bachelor’s degree or higher;
- are native speakers of Chinese holding a Peoples’ Republic of China (PRC) passport, （常规版 – 中国护照持有者）
OR
are non-Chinese nationals who wish to teach Chinese language and culture and have Chinese proficiency equivalent to HSK level 5 or HSKK Intermediate level. （本土版 – 非中国护照持有者）
Test Structure 考试结构
The CTCSOL programme is a combination of online courses, a written test and an interview assessment.
非中国籍考生请选择“本土版”报名考试，并确保在参加笔试前报名并完成所有本土教师培训的网上课程。该课程学习以40%的比重计入笔试成绩。
常规版考生无网上课程的必修要求，但也可自主报名参加培训学习。
General Version – Written Test 常规版笔试
Time 考试时间 – 150 mins; Total score 总分 – 150
| 第一部分 | 第二部分 | 第三部分 | |
| 结构 | 基础知识 | 应用能力 | 综合素质 |
| 题量 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Local Version – Written Test 本土版笔试
Time 考试时间 – 120 mins; Total score 总分 – 150
| 第一部分 | 第二部分 | |
| 结构 | 基础知识 | 应用能力 |
| 题量 | 60 | 20 |
Online Course
- This part is compulsory for ALL non-Chinese nationals, and is the pre-requisite for the CTCSOL assessments. This Course is optional for PRC nationals, but recommended for professional development.
- Register and pay online anytime throughout the year.
- CI in Auckland will send you an account number for your online training once your registration has been confirmed by CTI.
- Log into the CTI website with your account number to start your course.
- The course comprises over 70 micro-lessons (approx. 15 minutes each) and includes supporting resources managed by CTI.
- Complete the online programme within one year or your account will expire, and you will need to register and start again.
- Register and pay IF YOU wish to continue with the Written Test and Interview Assessment when you have completed the Online course.
Note:
Offline training is available on request only and subject to candidate numbers. Cost to be confirmed.
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- These courses are tailored by CI in Auckland to support registered candidates if needed.
- The training DOES NOT comprise part of the CTCSOL programme.
- Email exam@ci.ac.nz if offline training is needed.
非中国籍考生（非中国护照持有者）必须在前完成本土教师课程的线上学习。报名参加笔试（本土版）时，线上课程的测评结果将占笔试总成绩的40%。开设本土教师线上培训课程的主要目的，是为了帮助本土教师提升教学技能、保证教学质量。
中国籍考生（中国护照持有者），可选修该系列课程。
《国际中文教师证书》考试对本土中文教师采取“考教结合”的培养模式，报名本土版考试的考生须参加并完成线上培训课程的学习，再参加（本土版）笔试与面试。笔试成绩合格者，可报名参加面试；面试成绩合格者，可申请并获得《国际中国教师证书》（本土版）。
| Test 考试形式 |
Composition 成绩组成 |
Score Percentage 成绩占比 |
Comments 备注 |
| CTCSOL (Local) Written Test 本土版笔试 |
Online Course | 40% | 课程学习成绩依据为课程完成度，课程学习成绩有效期为1年。 |
| Written Test | 60% | ||
| CTCSOL (Local) Interview Test 本土版面试 |
Interview Assessment | 100% | 笔试成绩合格者方可报名参加面试，面试成绩合格可申请证书。 |
* 课程学习成绩有效期为1年；笔试与面试成绩有效期均为2年。
Written Test (via online)
- Candidates, as applicable, MUST have successfully completed the online training course.
- Visit the CTCSOL website for information on the test structure and guidelines.
- Register and pay before the deadline date (see above).
- The ‘General Version’ test is for PRC passport holders. The ‘Local Version’ test is for non-Chinese nationals who have Chinese proficiency equivalent to HSK Level 5 or HSKK Intermediate level.
- Log into the CTI website, one week before the test date for your admission ticket and other test information.
- The test will be completed online via the internet on your computer. You MUST have Windows 7/10. The software is NOT supported by Mac OS.
- You will be given a link, including instructions, to do a home internet test. Please ensure you do this by the expiry date. Follow the CTI guidelines if you have difficulties.
- Participate in the written test organised by CI in Auckland on the test date.
- No off-line test is available.
Interview Assessment
- Candidates MUST have passed the written test within the last two years.
- Register and pay before the deadline (see above).
- Log into the CTI website, one week before the test date for your admission ticket and other test information.
- The test will be completed online via the internet on your computer. You MUST have Windows 7/10. The software is NOT supported by Mac OS.
- Participate in the interview assessment organised by CI in Auckland on the test date.
Test Results and Certificate
- Candidates must successfully complete each section of the programme, as required, before being able to do the next part.
- At the successful completion of all the training and assessment, candidates can apply to receive their CTCSOL certificate from Chinese Testing International.
More Information
For more information and frequently asked questions, visit China’s CTCSOL FAQs or email exam@ci.ac.nz.
FAQs 常见问题与解答
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我生活在澳大利亚，能否报名参加奥克兰考试中心的考试？
除新西兰本国考生之外，奥克兰考点目前也接受来自大洋洲地区其他国家的考生报名参加“国际中文教师证书”居家网考形式的笔试及面试。
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我大学学习的不是中文相关专业，能否报考教师证书考试？
“国际中文教师证书”考试无专业背景的强制要求，考试面向热爱并有志于从事国际中文教育事业的人士。
如果你是中国护照持有者，须具有国家承认的本科学历方可报名，并请选择“通用版”；非中国护照持有者，需要具有大学专科或以上的学历，并达到中文水平HSK五级或HSKK中级水平，考试报名请选择“本土版”。
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我不是中国国籍，但中文很好，能否可以免修本土教师线上培训课程？
不可以。非中国护照持有者，如报名参加本土版考试，必须在参加笔试前完成本土教师课程的线上学习，网上测评结果将占笔试成绩的40%。
对于中国籍考生，或选择参加普通版证书考试的外籍考生，本土教师线上培训课程为选修项目。
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我是中国籍考生，但在海外学习并取得了本科及以上学历，是否可以报考？
中国护照持有者在境外取得本科及以上学历的，应联系中国留学服务中心（CSCSE）进行境外学历认证。在报名“国际中文教师证书”考试、并通过笔试和面试后，在向汉考国际申请证书时，须同时提交由CSCSE出具的境外学历证明。
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参加考试时，必须出示身份证的原件吗？
是的。报名注册时，考生须提供现持有的有效身份证件（护照或国内身份证）信息。参加考试时，须出示报名时所提供的相应身份证件的原件。如无法出示原件或经查验所提供的信息不匹配，将无法参加考试。
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我在报名注册时，输入的个人信息有误，但系统已无法进行修改？
如报名注册的个人信息输入错误，又错过了修改时限，请尽快发送邮件至考点申请修改。
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考点是否提供或有售证书考试参考用书？
本考点及汉考国际均不直接提供证书考试的参考用书，有需要的考生请自行设法购买。考试指定参考书目，可参见证书考试官方网站信息。
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能否使用苹果电脑参加居家网考？
不可以。目前开发使用的居家网络考试客户端，仅支持Windows操作系统，考生须自行准备符合要求的网考设备，包括安装Windows操作系统的电脑、高清摄像头和稳定流畅的网络环境。
除下载并安装有考试客户端的电脑之外，考生须根据汉考国际及奥克兰考点居家网考要求，准备一台安装并能够使用ZOOM会议系统的辅助监考设备（包括手机、平板或带摄像头的非考试用电脑）。