The Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) is the only Mandarin language test officially recognised in Taiwan.
Passing a TOCFL exam at a Band B or higher is a mandatory requirement for entry to Mandarin-taught programmes covered by the Taiwan Scholarship.
Recipients of the 9-month Huayu Enrichment Scholarship are requested to submit a certificate or transcripts of a TOCFL Band B (or higher) exam one month prior the end of their scholarship.
Test-takers can choose to undertake the test in either simplified or traditional characters.
2026 TOCFL Test information:
When: Saturday March 21st, 2026
Time: 2 pm-4 pm.
Venue: SOAS Gallery (former Brunei Gallery), School of Asian and African Studies (SOAS University of London) 10 Thornhaugh St, London WC1H 0XG
Registration period: Until 19 February 2026
Contact person: Ms Virginia Jiang (virginia@mofa.gov.tw), Education Division, Taipei Representative Office in the UK
Procedure:
1. Download and fill in the attached 2026 TOCFL Application Form
2. Transfer the registration fees of £25 (TOCFL) or £15 (TOCFL Novice)* to the account of the Education Division, Taipei Representative Office in the UK:
Sort Code: 04-00-04
Account Number: 68591181
Account Holder: Kai Tsou
Reference: “Your name TOCFL” eg “Anna Smith TOCFL”
3. Send the registration form and the proof of payment (photocopy or scan) to virginia@mofa.gov.tw.
*Please note that TOCFL fees will increase starting from 2027 to £30 for TOCFL and £25 for TOCFL Novice *
Notes:
- Participants will receive a confirmation of their registration.
- The registration fee will not be returned and postponement of participation is not possible.
- Further instructions will be sent to each participant by email.
