# OCT- Mandarin Proficiency Test — Get certified in 20 minutes

> Online oral Chinese proficiency test and certification for learners. (iPhone/iPad app by Siu Ping Chan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oct-mandarin-proficiency-test/id1479388628 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Siu Ping Chan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479388627)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 55 MB
- Languages: English, Indonesian, Chinese, Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese
- Released: 2019-11-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oct-mandarin-proficiency-test/id1479388628/reviews.md

## What is OCT?

Certified by Confucius Institute Headquarters, OCT (Oral Chinese Test) aims to empower organizations and individuals around the world to achieve higher proficiency in oral Chinese. 
OCT provides a step by step assessment path to evaluate Mandarin learners’ listening and speaking ability. All tests are completely taken online and divided into 4 stages [Beginner], [Progressive], [Intermediate] and [Application], each stage has 2 levels.

OCT [Application] stage has more than 10 industry-specific tests that enable a more focused and effective evaluation of learners’ oral Chinese proficiency in workplace. Current available categories are:「Accounting」,「Advanced Communication」, 「Airline Services」, 「Applied Communication」, 「Banking」, 「Food and Beverage」, 「Hotel」, 「Insurance」, 「Investment and Finance」, 「Property Management」, 「Retailing」, and 「Trade and Commerce」.
OCT levels align with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) scale, connect seamlessly with Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK).

Test results are available within 7 days after test date. Certificate and Competency Report are sent to mailing address within 30 days. The 3-page report includes personalized analytical data that help test takers to understand their strengths and weaknesses for further improvements.

## Key features

- Online oral Chinese assessment
- Four proficiency stages
- Industry-specific tests
- CEFR and HSK alignment
- Personalized analytical reports
- Certification and competency reports

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

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| service fee | $41.99 | one-time |
| service fee | $42.99 | one-time |
| service fee | $44.99 | one-time |
| service fee | $43.99 | one-time |
| service fee | $45.99 | one-time |
| service fee | $46.99 | one-time |
| service fee | $47.99 | one-time |
| service fee | $48.99 | one-time |
| service fee | $54.99 | one-time |
| service fee | $64.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oct-mandarin-proficiency-test/id1479388628/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Official oral Chinese test

*2022-01-19*

This is an oral Chinese test directly recognized by the Ministry of education of China, this will give the report of your test a great value. The test is fast and covers both the listening and the speaking part, gives you a detailed final report and, optionally, you can receive at home the certificate. Quite a wonderful service, a really kind support team who is always there if you have any kind of problem! Five stars, thank you!

## Frequently asked questions about OCT

### What is OCT?

OCT (Oral Chinese Test) is an online assessment tool certified by Confucius Institute Headquarters to evaluate oral Chinese proficiency. It assesses listening and speaking skills across multiple stages and industry-specific applications.

### How does OCT assess proficiency?

OCT uses a step-by-step assessment path divided into four stages: Beginner, Progressive, Intermediate, and Application. Each stage has two levels, and the Application stage offers industry-specific tests.

### What are the industry-specific tests in OCT?

The Application stage includes over 10 industry-specific tests such as Accounting, Banking, Hotel, and Trade and Commerce, allowing for focused evaluation of oral Chinese in professional settings.

### How do OCT levels compare to other standards?

OCT levels align with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) scale and connect seamlessly with Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK), providing recognized benchmarks for proficiency.

### When will I receive my OCT test results and certificate?

Test results are typically available within 7 days after the test date. Your certificate and a 3-page competency report will be mailed to your address within 30 days.

### What information is included in the OCT competency report?

The 3-page competency report provides personalized analytical data to help test-takers understand their strengths and weaknesses in oral Chinese, guiding further improvement.

### Is OCT available on multiple devices?

Based on the available data, OCT is supported on iPhone and iPod devices, indicating it is primarily available on Apple's mobile platforms.

### How often is OCT updated?

The latest version of OCT is 1.7.0, which was last updated on June 8, 2023. This suggests regular updates to maintain and improve the application.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.0 — 2023-06-08

1.fix bugs

### 1.6.2 — 2022-09-23

1.Fix bugs

### 1.6.1 — 2021-07-11

1.fix bugs

### 1.6.0 — 2021-07-09

1.修復已知問題，優化用戶體驗。

### 1.5.1 — 2021-04-22

1.fix bugs

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