Can I take the Foreign Service Officer Test while living in China?

Question

I am living in Beijing and I would like to take this exam, are they administered at the Embassy or anywhere else in China. Would be cheaper than flying back to the U.S.

Answer 1

I certainly think the test could be administered at the Embassy

Call them or check that go to the Embassy and talk to the

staff members there,, They can send a Quarry to State dept.

Hope it works for you,

Answer 2

Yes, they give it at all the embassies overseas. Since you're in Beijing, that shouldn't be too tough for you to attend.

Answer 3

You can take the written test at a number of sites in the US and at any embassy overseas (check www.state.gov for locations and times) but if you are among the 6-10% declared "passers" in any given year you will have to return to the US for the oral assessment, the second -- and more difficult -- part of the examination process.

No financial assistance is given for travel expenses back to the US for the oral assessment.