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2007 Test Of Proficiency-Huayu ( TOP) is accepting applications

The Ministry of Education of the Republic of China invites applications from non-native Chinese speakers over 16 to participate in the 2007 Test Of Proficiency-Huayu ( TOP), an assessment system developed and promoted by the Steering Committee for the Test of Proficiency-Huayu, affiliated with the National Taiwan Normal University. This test is for people who wish to know their level of Chinese proficiency, or for those who want to study, work, or do business in Chinese-speaking countries.

The TOP test is administrated on four levels: beginner, basic, intermediate, and advanced.   Beginner and basic level will be offered to examinees in the United States. Test takers who pass in the basic level will receive a certificate. The certificate can serve as a Chinese proficiency credential for:

1. Applying for the Taiwan Scholarship
2. Applying for academic programs at colleges or universities in Taiwan
3. Serving as a reference for Chinese subjects for the University Entrance Committee for Overseas Chinese Students
4. Serving as a job-required proof of Chinese language proficiency

All applications must submitted by mail or in person to the Cultural Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in New York (Address: 1 East 42nd Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10017) before March 15, 2007. Please download and fill out the application, available at www.edutwny.org and include the following additional documents:
1. Three photos
2. Valid passport or ID copy
3. Payment.  Basic level is $28 and can be paid by cash or check.  Beginner level is free.

After reviewing the application and documents, the Cultural Division, TECO in New York (Tel:212-317-7388/email:newyork@edutwny.org) will select eligible test takers and send permission to take the test to applicants by March 26, 2007.  The date of test will be 10:00-11:50 A.M., April 15, 2007.  The venue of test will be the AIM ACADEMY.  The address is 36-21 Prince Street, Flushing, NY 11354 (5 minutes walk from the final stop “Main Street” off Train p/ Tel:718-445-6633/ email: chen@capsc.org).

Test Bulletin
2007 Test of Proficiency-Huayu (TOP) in New York

1. Candidates：Non-native speakers of Chinese                                  2. Test Fees：Basic level is $28.  Beginner level is free.
3. Time and Venue of Test：
(1) Time: 10:00-11:50 A.M., April 15, 2007
(2) Place: AIM ACADEMY/ address: 36-21 Prince Street, Flushing, NY 11354 (five
minutes walk from the final stop “Main Street” off Train p)/ Tel:718-445-6633/
email: chen@capsc.org).
4. Proficiency Guidelines Regarding TOP：
(1) For Beginners: Candidates who have taken 480-720 hours of Chinese courses overseas or equivalent and have acquired a vocabulary base of 800 words.
(2) Basic: Candidates who have taken 720-960 hours of Chinese courses overseas or  equivalent and have acquired a vocabulary base of 1500 words. They can communicate in daily situations. 
5. Registration：by post mail or in person
6. Payment： by cash or check (title of check: Cultural Division TECO in New York)
7. Timetable：

New York TOP Administration Board Contacts:
Tel：212-317-7388/ email：newyork@edutwny.org/ Address：1, East 42nd Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10017