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Understanding the New HSK 3.0 Framework

 

The HSK 3.0 framework is fully implemented in 2026, featuring three tiers and nine levels.  Watch our comprehensive video guide to understand these changes and learn exactly how your child's YCT progress maps to the new official standards. 

 

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YCT to HSK Alignment

Discover how YCT Levels 1-4 correspond to the new HSK basic levels, and why YCT 4 is the crucial transition to HSK 3. 

Core Vocabulary Needs

Get the exact data you need, from the 300-word requirement for HSK 1 to the 1000-word milestone for HSK 3. 

Clear Study Paths

Stop guessing. We provide actionable learning suggestions for primary and junior high school students to reach their next certification. 

Know Exactly Where You Stand

 

Don't prepare blindly. In this video, we detail why completing YCT 4 (600 words) equips you with the HSK 2 level under the new 3.0 system, acting as the perfect pre-qualification for HSK 3.  

Start planning your child's success today.

 

YCT Level Vocabulary HSK 2.0 HSK 3.0 Equivalent CEFR
YCT 1 80 N/A Below HSK 1 Below A1
YCT 2 150 HSK 1 Close to HSK 1 A1
YCT 3 300 HSK 2 HSK 1 (300 words) A2
YCT 4 600 HSK 3 HSK 2 (500–1272 words) B1