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Study Abroad
Choosing a Mandarin program, scholarships, visas, and hitting the TOCFL level your school asks for.
What TOCFL Level Do You Need? University, Scholarships, and Work in Taiwan
Find your TOCFL level by who you are: Level 2 (Band A) for a Chinese-taught degree, Level 3 (Band B) for the Huayu and MOE Taiwan scholarships, Levels 3–5 for work-permit points, with official sources.
TOCFL vs HSK: Which Chinese Test Should You Take?
Take the TOCFL if you want to study, get a scholarship, or work in Taiwan. Take the HSK for mainland China. A side-by-side comparison of format, levels, fees, and who accepts each test.
Huayu Enrichment Scholarship: You Need TOCFL Level 3 (Band B)
The Huayu Enrichment Scholarship pays NT$28,000 a month. If your award is 9 or 12 months, you must take the TOCFL in Taiwan at Level 3 (Band B, CEFR B1): 480 in listening, 490 in reading.