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Several types of Japanese-language proficiency Tests
Tests for determining proficiency in the Japanese language, which are useful to Japanese-language learners for such purposes as studying abroad and finding employment, include the following:
・JLPT
The JLPT is a test for non-native speakers of Japanese administered by Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES) and the Japan Foundation.
There are currently five levels from N5 (lowest) to N1 (highest). N2 or higher is generally required to find employment at Japanese corporations, etc.
The test is available in 65 countries and regions and is usually offered twice a year in July and December.
・BJT
The BJT is a test that measures ability to communicate in Japanese in business settings. It is administered by the Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation.
There are six levels of scoring (J1+, J1, J2, J3, J4, and J5), with 800 points being a perfect score. Since 2008, this test has been used as a reference for screening applications for certificates of eligibility for resident status. Persons scoring 400 or higher are considered to have sufficient Japanese-language proficiency to enroll in a university or other institution (N2 on the JLPT), and persons scoring 300 or higher are considered to have sufficient Japanese language proficiency to enroll in a vocational school, etc. (N4 on the JLPT).
The test is carried out twice a year in June and November in Japan, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Myanmar.
Beginning in 2017, the transition will be made to completely computer-based testing. In addition to a large increase in the number of testing centers, test takers will be able to choose their own test dates.
・EJU
The EJU is a test to assess Japanese-language proficiency and basic academic skills and is offered to foreign students wishing to enroll in Japanese universities or similar institutions. It is administered by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO).
Test takers select the subjects specified by the faculty or department at the university or school they hope to attend. The subjects include Japanese as a Foreign Language, Science, Mathematics, and Japan and the World.
The test is carried out twice a year in June and November in Japan, major Asian countries, and Vladivostok.
・J.TEST
The J.TEST is designed to objectively assess the Japanese proficiency of non-native speakers.
It includes the A -D Level Test for intermediate and advanced learners, the E-F Level Test for beginners, the G Level Test for those who have just started, and the Business Test for business use. The test taker’s level is determined according to his or her score on the respective tests.
The test is carried out in Japan, China, Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea, Vietnam, and other countries, and the schedule and number of times it is offered varies depending on the location.
・J-CAT
The J-CAT is an automated, computer-based test for Japanese learners to determine their Japanese proficiency.
With a perfect score of 400 points, test takers can download a certificate of their results once the test is complete. A score of 200-250 is considered to correspond to N2, and a score of 250-300 is considered to correspond to N1.
The test can be taken at any time on a computer that is connected to the Internet.
Read more about Japanese recruitment information, see Japanese-Jobs.com ( https://jp.japanese-jobs.com/en).
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