About GAPSK
GAPSK
GAPSK General Aptitude Putonghua Shuiping Kaoshi) exams were developed by the authoritative Peking University Institute of Language Education and were approved by the Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Affairs Office of Ministry of Education of China. GAPSK is honored to become a partner of Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban) of Ministry of Education of China and be appointed as testing center for their international Chinese tests. As an NGO, GAPSK has committed to promoting the popularization of Chinese Mandarin and Putonghua and help students and adults improve their proficiency and level skill in Hong Kong, Macau and overseas countries since 2006.
GAPSK provides a wide spectrum of tests and assessments globally as below:
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Tests / Assessments |
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Skills Covered |
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GAPSK Kindergarten
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• Kindergarten students • 3-6 years old |
• Gamified and interactive assessment • Test of listening, speaking and reading skills
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• Most popular assessment for kindergarten students • Proficiency and ability proof for Primary School enrollment • Linked to GAPSK Primary and Secondary Tests |
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GAPSK Primary and Secondary |
• Primary 1 to Secondary 3 • 6-15 years old |
• Standalone Oral Test OR • Full Test of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing |
• Jointly delivered with Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA) • Proof of Putonghua levels for students • Proficiency and skill proof for Secondary School enrollment • Linked to the PSC (Putonghua Shui Ping Ceshi) of the National language commission of Ministry of Education of China |
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HSK Chinese Proficiency Test |
• For non-native Chinese speakers • International school students • 15 years old up
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• Full Test of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
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• Most popular Chinese language proficiency test globally • One of the official per-requisite qualifications for studying in China • Worldwide recognition and certificate directly issue by Ministry of Education of China |
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OCT Oral Chinese Test |
· For both native and non-native speakers · 15 years old up
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· Standalone Oral Test
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· Assessment for Workplace and Daily communication in Mandarin · Only National Test taken completely on Phone or PC anytime anywhere · Worldwide recognition and certificate directly issue by Ministry of Education of China |
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CTCSOL Certificate Examination for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages |
· Chinese language teachers globally · Prospective Chinese language teachers |
• Chinese Language teaching methodology • Teaching Instruction and classroom management • Chinese culture and cross-cultural communication
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• The official Chinese teacher qualifications globally • Worldwide recognition and certificate directly issue by Ministry of Education of China • Assessment of Chinese teacher qualifications for institutions that provides course of teaching Chinese as a second language |
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YCT Youth Chinese Test
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· For non-native Chinese speakers · International school students · 6-15 years old
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• Full Test of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills
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• Worldwide recognition and certificate directly issue by Ministry of Education of China • Aimed at examining students ability to apply Chinese language in their studies and daily lives • Linked to HSK or OCT Test |
GAPSK Language Promotion Council
Being a Non-profit organization, GAPSK Language Promotion Council advocates Mandarin and Chinese education and has organized many large-scale language promotions and cultural exchange activities, including lectures, presentations, training, etc., for many years. Besides that, the Council has cooperated with many parties to promote further the development of language and Chinese culture, which has become an important platform to foster Chinese and Mandarin in Greater China.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Adhering to the purpose of social enterprise, GAPSK is committed to striving for a better world, serving and giving back to the society, advocating and promoting Chinese and Mandarin education, and benefiting the community.
The GAPSK Education Charity Foundation was established in 2013. Through numbers of support projects, scholarships, various types of workshops and cultural exchange programs with China, etc. Foundation promotes the popularization and improvement of the Mandarin education among students and teenagers, so that all students can enjoy equal opportunity of learning and attending the Mandarin courses and activities. We also regularly provide training courses to help new immigrants or families in need, help them to integrate into society as soon as possible and enhance their competitiveness. In 2014, GAPSK was awarded the “18 Districts Caring Employers Award” by the HKSAR Government, praising GAPSK for its commitment to promoting employment of the disabled and helping disadvantaged groups in Hong Kong.
Honor and Academic Advisory Panel (listed in no particular order)
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Chairman of the Fang Shufutang Foundation, Honorary Director of Shanghai Jiaotong University & a famous philanthropist |
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Former Director of the Pragmatics Department of the Chinese National Language Commission and Ministry of Education, former Deputy Director of Hanban & Visiting Scholar at Harvard University Kennedy School of Government |
Professor Yang Guang |
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Former Executive Vice President of Peking University & Vice Chairman of Peking University Education Foundation |
Professor Wu, Zhipan |
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Former President of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Vice Chairperson of The Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) |
Professor Lau Lawrence J. |
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Director of City University, Director of St. Paul’s Co-educational High School & Director of True Light Middle School and True Light Book College |
Cai Kegang Lawyer |
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President of Beijing Language and Culture University, Vice President of World Chinese Language Teaching Association & President of Beijing Language Association |
Professor Cui Xiliang |
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Researcher, Institute of Language Applications, National Language Commission, President of China Applied Linguistics Society & Former Deputy Director and Secretary-General of the National Language Commission |
Professor Chen Zhangtai |
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Director of the Institute of Chinese Education, Peking University, Chief Editor of Chinese Textbook for Primary and Secondary Schools, Ministry of Education & Former Dean of the Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Peking University |
Professor Wen Rumin |
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CPPCC National Committee, Honorary Trustee of Peking University, Member of the Standing Committee of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce & Honorary Fellow of the City University of Hong Kong |
Mr. Fang Man Hung |
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Former Chairman of the Hong Kong Education Commission, former Chairman of Free Kindergarten Education Committee & Director and Chairman of the School Council of Hang Seng University of Hong Kong |
Dr. Cheng Muzhi |
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11th Standing Committee Member of the National Committee, The Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference & Consultant Professor of Beijing Language and Culture University |
Dr. Yeung Tsun Man Eric |
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Hong Kong Fong Shu Fook Tong Fund Advisor, Research Committee Member, Center for Women’s Studies, Kyoto University & Chief Academic Advisor of GAPSK |
Professor Zhang Dan |
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Honorary Chairman of The Hong Kong Academy of School Managers Council, Honorary Chairman of Hong Kong Teachers’ Association |
Professor Gao Jiayu |
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Former Director of Education Measurement Institute, Beijing Language and Culture University & Vice Chairman of the Statistical Measurement Branch of the National Education Society |
Professor Xie Xiaoqing |
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Former Deputy Dean of the School of Language Education, Hong Kong Education Department (Chinese), Former Head of the Chinese Department of The Education University of Hong Kong & Director of Mandarin Training and Testing Center |
Dr.He Guoxiang |
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Professor of Beijing Normal University, Former Director of Psychological Test Professional Committee of Chinese Psychological Association |
Professor Che Hongsheng |
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Chairman of Hong Kong Football Association, President of The Judo Association of Hong Kong, China & Vice-president of Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China |
Mr. Pui Kwan Kay |
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| Chairman of Wah Gar (Holdings) Co Ltd, Honorary President, Guangdong’s Association for Promotion of Cooperation between Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao & Executive Vice-chairman, Hong Kong Economic & Trade Association |
Mr. Chong Shing Hum |
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Standing Committee Member of Liaoning Province, Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, Honorary University Fellow of The University of Hong Kong, Former Chairman of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals and member of the Advisory Board & Director of New Asia College, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
Ms. Ho Maisy |
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2022 Election committee of the Chief Executive of the HKSAR -Election member, Committee Member of The Chinese people’s political consultative conference of Liaoning, Honorary advisor of Hong Kong Federation of Guangzhou Association Culture and Education committee & Founding Honorary President of International Chinese Language Teachers Association |
Mr. Pang Chor Fu |
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Honorary Professor of the Chinese School of The University of Hong Kong & Vice President (Academic) and Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Hong Kong Nang Yan College |
Professor Shan Zhouyao |
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Vice‑President (Administration) of the City University of Hong Kong, Former Chairman of Hong Kong Education City & Board Chairman of Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute |
Ir Lee Wai Kwong, Sunny |
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Chief Executive for Tung Wah Group of Hospitals |
Mr. Su Yau On, Albert |
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CPPCC National Committee, Vice Chairman of Child Development Initiative Alliance & CEO and Executive Director of HKI China Land |
Ms. Yu Judith |
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Chairman of The Judo Association of Hong Kong, China, & Honorary Deputy Secretary General of the Sports Federation & Olympic Committee of Hong Kong, China |
Mr. Wong Po Kee |
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President of OMEP Hong Kong of the World Organization for Early Childhood Education (OMEP), Chief Principal of Causeway Bay Victoria Kindergarten and Victoria (China) Education Group & The Council of The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
Dr. Koong May Kay, Maggie BBS, JP |
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Chairman of the Industry Training Advisory Committee (Import and Export) of the Education Bureau, Member appointed by The Chief Executive of Hong Kong Trade Development Council & Member of the Competition Commission |
Mr. Hui Wah Kit, Michael |
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One of the Ten Outstanding Persons & Deputy Manager of Sports Legacy Scheme (Programme Development) of SF&OC Sports Legacy |
Mr. Wong Kam Po |
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CPPCC National Committee, Standing Committee Member, the 12th Liaoning Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference & Vice Chairman & CEO, South China Holdings Co Ltd |
Mr. Ng Yuk Yeung Paul |
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Consultant of The Hong Kong Parents Committee & Former Chairman of Committee of Home-School Cooperation |
Mr. Tong Sau Chai, Henry |
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Chairman of the Cultural and Educational Committee, Hong Kong Federation of Guangzhou Associations, Chairman of Association of Hong Kong Kindergarten Education Professional Exchange & Chairman of Hong Kong Cultural and Educational Exchange Association & Director of Carl Orff Kids Music International Education Institute |
Mr. Ting Kin Wa |
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Chairman of Hong Kong Kindergarten Association |
Ms. Lan Suet Mui |
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Chairman of Tai Po District Primary School Heads Association, Honorary Chairman of Tai Po and North District Early Childhood Education Heads Association |
Dr Kwong Joseph |
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Senior Judge of Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival & Vice President of Hong Kong Wushu Union |
Professor Wan Hing Yuen, Anthony MBE，BBS |
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Managing Director of High Technology Printing Group & Director of Po Leung Kuk 2011-2012 |
Mr. Cheung Human |
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Honorary School Manager of Beijing Foreign Studies University, Founding Chancellor of Parkview International Pre-School & The Founder and school Supervisor of HK Nobel Preschool |
Professor Chiu Tsang Hok Wan, Alice |
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Vice Dean of Faculty of Psychology Beijing Normal University & Director of Chinese Psychological Society |
Professor Tsou Hung |
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Officer of Hong Kong Teachers’ Association (Education and Social Policy), Honorary Chairman of Hong Kong Council for Education Administration & Secretary General of Hong Kong Academy of School Managers |
Professor Lee Siu Hok, William |
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| Honorary Chairman of Hong Kong Aided Primary School Heads Association & Chairman of The Hong Kong Parents Committee | Mr. Leung Siu Tong MH |
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| Hong Kong female writers | Ms. Wei Ya |
GAPSK Advisory Panel (listed in no particular order)
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Chairperson of Hong Kong Direct Subsidy Scheme Schools Council |
Mr. Chen Dion |
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Chairman of Hong Kong Subsidized Secondary Schools Council |
Mr. Lau Chun Hung |
| Chairperson of Hong Kong Aided Primary School Heads Association | Ms. Chung Lai Kam Kathy |
| Chairman of New Territories School Heads Association | Mr. Yau Siu Hung MH |
| Chairman of Hong Kong Island School Heads Association | Mr. Fong Chung Lun |
| Chairperson of Kowloon Region School Heads Association | Ms. Cheung Yee May Mimi JP |
| Chairperson of Subsidized Primary Schools Council | Ms. Vu Im Fan |
| Chairman of Hong Kong Special Schools Council | Dr. Leung Wing Hung |
| Chairman of Hong Kong Kindergarten Association & Principal of Choice English School & Kindergarten | Ms. Liu Fung Heung |
| Chairperson of Hong Kong Kindergarten Association & Former Principal of Parkview Rhine Garden Pre-School | Ms. Tong Mary |
| President of The Hong Kong Early Childhood Educators Association & Principal of Five Districts Business Welfare Association Cheung Chuk Shan Kindergarten | Ms. Rosa Chow |
| Principal of Munsang College Kindergarten & President of Kowloon City District Kindergarten Heads Association |
Dr. Cheung Gladys |
| Principal of St Nicholas’ English Kindergarten & Chairlady of The Hong Kong Girl Guides Association |
Mrs. Choi Betty |
| Consultant Principal of Talent Kindergarten & Nursery |
Ms. Wan Ching Han |
| Chairman of Hong Kong Kindergarten Association & Principal of S.K.H. St. Peter’s Church Shan King Estate Kindergarten |
Ms. Yu Lan Ching Cindy |
| Principal of CUHKFAA Chan Chun Ha Kindergarten and CUHK FAA Shun Lung Yan Chak Kindergarten & Vice Chairman of Hong Kong Kindergarten Association |
Ms. Shum Clara |
| Former Principal of The Hong Kong Chinese Women’s Club Kindergarten Nursery |
Ms. Lai Shuk Ching |
| Head of WFB Mantra Institute Nursery School | Ms. Lam To Foon |
| Chairman of Professional Association of Masters of Education In Early Childhood Education of The Education University of Hong Kong & Principal of Yan Chai Hospital Zonta Club of Kowloon Kindergarten/ Child Care Centre | Ms. Tse Yuk Sim |
| Chairman of Hong Kong, Kowloon & New Territories Kindergarten Education Advancement Association & Honorary Chairman of Shatin Women’s Association | Ms. Fung Lai Suen Caroline |
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GAPSK Language Promotion Council
Being a Non-profit organization, GAPSK Language Promotion Committee advocates Mandarin and Chinese education and has organized many large-scale language promotions and cultural exchange activities, including lectures, presentations, training, etc., for many years. Besides that, the Committee has cooperated with many parties to promote further the development of language and Chinese culture, which has become an important platform to foster Chinese and Mandarin in Greater China.
To know more: 【About GAPSK (In Chinese)】
GAPSK Education Charity Foundation Profile & Principles
To serve the community better, the GAPSK Education Charity Foundation was established in 2013 as an non-profit charity organization. We are providing financial support and equal opportunity to underprivileged, letting all students can enjoy equal opportunity of learning and attending the Mandarin courses and activities. We also practicing the teachings of Confucius, “there is no difference between teaching and learning”. Benefit the community and contribute to the society.
Through numbers of support projects, scholarships, various types of workshops and cultural exchange programs with China, etc. Foundation promotes the popularization and improvement of the Mandarin education among students and teenagers We also regularly provide training courses to help new immigrants or families in need, help them to integrate into society as soon as possible and enhance their competitiveness.
Should you have any enquiry, feel free to email info@gapskfoundation.org .
Application Method
Application Guidelines:
- All applications are subject to the final approval of the Foundation. The Foundation reserves the right to make the final decision of the review, and reserves the right to modify the application qualifications without prior notice.
- Those who have successfully obtained funding, may need to accept interviews from donors, media such as newspapers, and magazines to introduce the funding and services.
- The Foundation reserves the right to upload profiles and photos of funded activities to the Foundation’s website and Facebook page.
- If the grantee produces any publicity materials related to the funded project, such as leaflets, posters, souvenirs, banners and backdrops etc., the words “This project is sponsored by the GAPSK Education Charity Foundation” must be stated to acknowledge the Foundation .
- Please fill in all the information in the form, otherwise it will affect the progress of the application and approval process.
- Upon receipt of the application, the Foundation will process the application accordingly.
Should you have any enquiry, feel free to email info@gapskfoundation.org or contact us at (852) 3101 – 0800 or WhatsApp to (852) 6263 – 2001.