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<rss xmlns:dcterms="http://purl.org/dc/terms/" version="2.0"><channel><title>CTCSOL.org — Official-source updates</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/</link><description>Independent educational summaries with links to original official sources.</description><language>en</language><item><title>Extra initial written test, November 2026</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1205540/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1205540/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-10-13</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Extra initial test on 28 November, domestic in-person only; registration/payment 20–29 October.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-10-13&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1205540"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>October initial interview reminders</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1205521/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1205521/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-10-12</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Print tickets from 12 October, before each candidate’s interview day; enter ten minutes early.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-10-12&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1205521"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Japan: regular 2026 tests retain HSK 2.0</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/hsk/updates/japan-transition/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/hsk/updates/japan-transition/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-10-02</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;The 2 October notice retains HSK 2.0 in Japan for 2026; arrangements from 2027 remain undecided.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-10-02&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.hskj.jp/hsk3_info01/"&gt;HSK日本実施委員会&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://old.chinesetest.cn/gonewcontent.do?flag=kdnew&amp;amp;id=51336883"&gt;Chinese Testing International (CTI)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Chinese song competition in New Zealand</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/world/wellington-song/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/world/wellington-song/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-09-30</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;The annual competition organised by the Victoria University of Wellington institute concluded on 14 September.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-09-30&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://ci.cn/jphd/3e2aa25d-7213-4ebb-a262-34d3278879e6"&gt;Chinese International Education Foundation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Summer programme conclusion in São Tomé</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/world/saotome-summer/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/world/saotome-summer/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-09-30</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;The official report records a youth Chinese summer programme closing ceremony on 16 September.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-09-30&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://ci.cn/en/jphd/87a4973f-c674-4ad4-a053-da3389d8d14f"&gt;Chinese International Education Foundation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Language-service exchange in Samarkand</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/world/samarkand-exchange/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/world/samarkand-exchange/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-09-30</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;The official report records student interpreting and reception support in September and discussion of medical Chinese training.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-09-30&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://ci.cn/jphd/3e2aa25d-7213-4ebb-a262-34d3278879e6"&gt;Chinese International Education Foundation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Sinology and Chinese-education conference in Peru</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/world/peru-sinology-conference/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/world/peru-sinology-conference/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-09-30</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;The official report records a 15–17 September conference on Chinese teaching in Latin America and intercultural exchange.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-09-30&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://ci.cn/jphd/35d0d391-a826-40f4-9eb8-1520ba08f20d"&gt;中国国际中文教育基金会 · 孔子学院全球门户网站&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Autumn cultural activities in Pécs</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/world/pecs-autumn/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/world/pecs-autumn/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-09-30</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;The report records public tai chi and qigong activities starting on 15 September.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-09-30&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://ci.cn/jphd/3e2aa25d-7213-4ebb-a262-34d3278879e6"&gt;Chinese International Education Foundation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Sino-Italian cultural exchange near Naples</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/world/naples-culture/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/world/naples-culture/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-09-30</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;The report records participation in the Gragnano festival on 11–13 September, presenting Chinese food and calligraphy culture.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-09-30&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://ci.cn/en/jphd/87a4973f-c674-4ad4-a053-da3389d8d14f"&gt;Chinese International Education Foundation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Heritage Day at the University of Namibia</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/world/namibia-heritage/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/world/namibia-heritage/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-09-30</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;The report records cultural displays and activities at the university’s Heritage Day on 18 September.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-09-30&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://ci.cn/en/jphd/87a4973f-c674-4ad4-a053-da3389d8d14f"&gt;Chinese International Education Foundation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Parent Chinese workshop at Maryknoll</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/world/maryknoll-workshop/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/world/maryknoll-workshop/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-09-30</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;The official report records a workshop beginning on 12 September and running to 10 October.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-09-30&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://ci.cn/jphd/3e2aa25d-7213-4ebb-a262-34d3278879e6"&gt;Chinese International Education Foundation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Anniversary photo exhibition in Kraków</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/world/krakow-exhibition/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/world/krakow-exhibition/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-09-30</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;The report records a historical Northeast China photo exhibition opening on 17 September with a local photography museum.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-09-30&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://ci.cn/en/jphd/87a4973f-c674-4ad4-a053-da3389d8d14f"&gt;Chinese International Education Foundation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Music auditions at Kenyatta University</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/world/kenyatta-singing/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/world/kenyatta-singing/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-09-30</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;The official report records local auditions on 19 September for the second season of Singing Africa.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-09-30&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://ci.cn/jphd/3e2aa25d-7213-4ebb-a262-34d3278879e6"&gt;Chinese International Education Foundation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Chinese education conference in Indonesia</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/world/hasanuddin-conference/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/world/hasanuddin-conference/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-09-30</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;The Hasanuddin institute co-organised a humanities conference and the Indonesian university Chinese departments’ annual meeting on 16 September.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-09-30&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://ci.cn/en/jphd/87a4973f-c674-4ad4-a053-da3389d8d14f"&gt;Chinese International Education Foundation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Sino-German youth music exchange in Bonn</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/world/bonn-music/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/world/bonn-music/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-09-30</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;The official report records a Sino-German youth celebration concert on 11 September.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-09-30&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://ci.cn/jphd/3e2aa25d-7213-4ebb-a262-34d3278879e6"&gt;Chinese International Education Foundation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>October home-interview client download</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1205140/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1205140/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-09-18</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Client download, connection testing, practice and connection-related refund window: 24–28 September.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-09-18&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1205140"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>September written-test reminders</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1205020/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1205020/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-09-14</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Print tickets 14–18 September; enter 30 minutes early in person or 90 minutes early at home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-09-14&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1205020"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>October initial interview notice</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1204580/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1204580/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-09-02</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Interviews over two October weekends; registration 8–17 September. Check local dates, formats and foreign-language options.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-09-02&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1204580"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>September intermediate written-test notice</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1203962/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1203962/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-08-06</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Intermediate written test: 19 September; registration 11–20 August. Intermediate degree, language and experience conditions apply.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-08-06&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1203962"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>September initial written-test notice</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1203961/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1203961/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-08-06</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Initial written test: 19 September; registration 11–20 August. Formats depend on region and participating centre.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-08-06&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1203961"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>July initial interview reminders</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1202920/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1202920/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-06-29</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Confirms interviews on 4–5 and 11–12 July; bring printed tickets and original identification.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-06-29&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1202920"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>June initial written-test reminders</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1202662/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1202662/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-06-22</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;The 27 June written test lasts 100 minutes, without early submission; in-person/home requirements differ.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-06-22&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1202662"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>South African CI joint conference 2026</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/world/south-africa-joint/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/world/south-africa-joint/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-06-12</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;The 9 June conference discussed local teachers, digital technology and Chinese education cooperation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-06-12&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://ci.cn/en/xwzx/kyxw/1c1b875d-df25-436d-888f-9531f7187fc8"&gt;Chinese International Education Foundation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Agreement for a Tshwane institute</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/world/tshwane-agreement/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/world/tshwane-agreement/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-06-11</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;The report records an agreement ceremony in Pretoria on 8 June, without establishing current course registration.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-06-11&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://ci.cn/en/xwzx/kyxw/3b26ad1b-6751-41b2-9878-c8a693e7b2c7"&gt;Chinese International Education Foundation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>European Chinese textbook localisation seminar</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/world/europe-textbook-localisation/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/world/europe-textbook-localisation/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-06-11</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;The report records a 28–29 May Naples seminar on textbook localisation and digital resources.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-06-11&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://ci.cn/jphd/4f40d44e-142f-4635-92d9-102f3468f1bd"&gt;Chinese International Education Foundation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Mulungushi digital institute agreement</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/world/mulungushi-agreement/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/world/mulungushi-agreement/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-06-10</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;The report records a 9 June agreement involving Chinese, digital education and media.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-06-10&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://ci.cn/en/xwzx/kyxw/31243e55-6154-4d38-bc94-80db0f258724"&gt;Chinese International Education Foundation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>July initial interview notice</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1201740/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1201740/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-05-20</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Four-day July interview round; registration 26 May–4 June. Eligible valid legacy written passes may transition.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-05-20&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1201740"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1199502"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>June initial written-test notice</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1201560/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1201560/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-05-18</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Test 27 June; registration 19–28 May. Mainland in person, Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan at home; overseas by centre.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-05-18&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1201560"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Republished certificate statement</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1200660/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1200660/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-04-01</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Body dated 2021-09-28: competence assessment and recruitment reference, not occupational qualification; CLEC denies the described training authorisation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-04-01&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1200660"&gt;教育部中外语言交流合作中心；官网发布&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>April initial written-test notice</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1200181/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1200181/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-03-12</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Test 18 April; registration immediately through 19 March. Domestic in-person, overseas by participating centre.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-03-12&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1200181"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>European English-region Chinese teaching competition</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/world/europe-teaching-competition/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/world/europe-teaching-competition/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-02-28</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;The foundation’s 28 February digest reports a teaching competition and international exchanges.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-02-28&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://ci.cn/jphd/4dcb7015-7ceb-4c7d-8cb4-e62a5553c665"&gt;Chinese International Education Foundation&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>2026 annual examination plan</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1199502/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1199502/</guid><dcterms:issued>2026-01-12</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Original plan: three initial written/interview rounds, one intermediate each; also check later notices and extra sittings.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2026-01-12&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1199502"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>31 January 2026: selected-centre trial</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/hsk/updates/hsk30-trial1/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/hsk/updates/hsk30-trial1/</guid><dcterms:issued>2025-12-22</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Official notice describes a levels 1–6 trial with centre-specific formats. The date has passed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2025-12-22&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://english.beijing.gov.cn/studyinginbeijing/news/202512/t20251222_4355931.html"&gt;Beijing Municipal Government international website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Official intermediate interview examples</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1197960/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1197960/</guid><dcterms:issued>2025-11-10</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Examples cover teaching/research reflection, teaching design, Chinese questions, topical questions and foreign-language questions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2025-11-10&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1197960"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>December 2025 intermediate interview notice</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1197800/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1197800/</guid><dcterms:issued>2025-11-06</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Interviews 20–21 December; registration 11–20 November. Legacy written passes also require intermediate eligibility.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2025-11-06&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1197800"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1195740"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Certificate and continuing-education service migration</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1197180/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1197180/</guid><dcterms:issued>2025-10-22</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Applications, renewals, replacements and continuing education move platforms; certificate processing pauses 23–29 October.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2025-10-22&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1197180"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Late-2025 initial interview notice</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1197040/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1197040/</guid><dcterms:issued>2025-10-20</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Interviews 29–30 November and 6–7 December; registration 21–30 October. Full centres may close early.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2025-10-20&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1197040"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1195740"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Revised late-2025 interview dates</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1195740/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1195740/</guid><dcterms:issued>2025-09-11</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Revises legacy, initial and intermediate interview dates; read earlier calendars with this revision and later notices.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2025-09-11&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1195740"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Late-2025 legacy interview notice</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1195701/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1195701/</guid><dcterms:issued>2025-09-11</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Six legacy interview days; registration 16–25 September. The local-teacher variant is separately listed for 2 November.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2025-09-11&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1195701"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>September 2025 intermediate written-test notice</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1194520/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1194520/</guid><dcterms:issued>2025-08-13</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Intermediate written test 27 September; registration 19–28 August. Formats follow participating centres.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2025-08-13&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1194520"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>September 2025 initial written-test notice</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1193840/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1193840/</guid><dcterms:issued>2025-07-30</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Initial written test 13 September; registration 5–14 August. Formats and capacity follow that sitting’s centres.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2025-07-30&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1193840"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>June 2025 initial written-test notice</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1191060/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1191060/</guid><dcterms:issued>2025-05-28</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Initial written test 28 June; registration/payment 5–9 June. In-person/home format depends on participating centres.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2025-05-28&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1191060"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Introduction to graded certification</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1190621/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1190621/</guid><dcterms:issued>2025-05-23</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Explains three award routes, initial/intermediate conditions and structure, legacy transition, applications and exchange.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2025-05-23&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1190621"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>2025 graded exams and legacy transition</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1190620/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1190620/</guid><dcterms:issued>2025-05-23</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Three levels begin in 2025; valid eligible legacy written passes transition to graded interviews from 2026.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2025-05-23&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1190620"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>July 2025 certificate interview notice</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1190541/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1190541/</guid><dcterms:issued>2025-05-21</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Interviews over three July weekends; registration 27 May–5 June. General/local variants must match the written test.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2025-05-21&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1190541"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>April 2025 certificate written-test notice</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1188245/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1188245/</guid><dcterms:issued>2025-03-11</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Legacy written test 26 April; registration 18–27 March. Historical structure is separate from current graded exams.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2025-03-11&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1188245"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>First-half 2025 examination dates</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1188244/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1188244/</guid><dcterms:issued>2025-03-11</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;One written sitting and interview round in the first half; graded dates announced separately.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2025-03-11&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1188244"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Lunar New Year certificate mailing pause</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1187523/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/notice-1187523/</guid><dcterms:issued>2025-01-21</dcterms:issued><description>&lt;p&gt;Production/mailing pause 25 January, resume 6 February; applications remain open.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source publication date: 2025-01-21&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1187523"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Admission tickets: Japan differs from general CTI rules</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/hsk/updates/ticket-regional-difference/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/hsk/updates/ticket-regional-difference/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;General CTI rules require a physical ticket; Japan accepts print or smartphone display. Check the registered centre&amp;#x27;s instructions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chinesetest.cn/regulation"&gt;Chinese Testing International (CTI)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.hskj.jp/attention/"&gt;HSK日本実施委員会&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Check dates centre by centre</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/hsk/updates/local-dates/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/hsk/updates/local-dates/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;La Rochelle, UWC, Unicamp and Sheffield publish local sittings that differ from common dates.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://institut-confucius.univ-larochelle.fr/2026/04/07/%F0%9F%9A%A8annonce-ouverture-des-inscriptions-hsk-hskk-session-de-juin-2026/"&gt;Institut Confucius, La Rochelle Université&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.confucius.uwc.ac.za/post/2026-hsk-exam-schedule"&gt;Confucius Institute, University of the Western Cape&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.institutoconfucio.unicamp.br/2026/09/09/inscricoes-para-as-provas-hsk-e-hskk-home-edition-do-2o-semestre-de-2026/"&gt;Instituto Confúcio, Universidade Estadual de Campinas&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://sheffield.ac.uk/confucius/proficiency-tests/hsk"&gt;Confucius Institute, University of Sheffield&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>20 September 2026: second trial</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/hsk/updates/hsk30-trial2/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/hsk/updates/hsk30-trial2/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;CTI announced a second global trial; levels 3–6 required matching speaking registration. The date has passed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://admin.chinesetest.cn/gonewcontent.do?id=51236758"&gt;Chinese Testing International (CTI)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>13 December 2026: global official launch notice</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/hsk/updates/hsk30-global-launch/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/hsk/updates/hsk30-global-launch/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;CTI announces the launch; paper deadline 16 November 24:00, computer deadline 3 December 24:00, Beijing time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://old.chinesetest.cn/gonewcontent.do?flag=kdnew&amp;amp;id=51336883"&gt;Chinese Testing International (CTI)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Auckland 2026 calendar: discrepancies</title><link>https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/nz-auckland-2026/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://ctcsol.org/en/ctcsol/news/nz-auckland-2026/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;Calendar: initial interview 17 October, intermediate 12 December; dates/levels differ from central and local detail pages.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://ci.ac.nz/exams/exam-dates/"&gt;奥克兰大学孔子学院&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://ci.ac.nz/exams/ctcsol/"&gt;奥克兰大学孔子学院&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Original source: &lt;a href="https://www.chineseteacher.org.cn/ctcsolNotice/detail.do?cnid=1199502"&gt;国际中文教师证书考试服务网（汉考国际）&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>