| Objectives | The Japanese Language
Proficiency Test is conducted both in Japan and outside Japan to evaluate
and certify the language proficiency of primarily non-native speakers
of Japanese. The test is administered by the Association of International Education, Japan (AIEJ), inside Japan, and by the Japan Foundation outside Japan. |
| Eligibility | Learners of Japanese |
| Test Sites | In Japan Hokkaido, Chiba, Tokyo, Kanagawa, Aichi, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka |
| Application Procedures |
In Japan a. Application Form : A prescribed form b. Test Fee: 5,460 yen (consumption tax included) c. Application Period: d. Application Procedures: Applicants must obtain application forms and submit them to AIEJ. |
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The Contents and Criteria
of the Test |
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| Level | Contents |
Criteria |
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| Sections | Hours | Points | ||
| 1 |
Writing-vocabulary | 45min. | 100points | The examinee has mastered grammar to a high level, konws around 2,000 kanji and 10,000 words, and has an integrated command of the language sufficient for life in Japanese society. This level is normally reached after studying Japanese for around 900 hours. |
| Listening | 45min. | 100points | ||
| Reading-Grammer | 90min. | 200points | ||
| Total | 180min. | 400points | ||
| Level 1 pass grade: 70% -higher than 280 points in total. | ||||
2 |
Writing-vocabulary |
35min. | 100points | The examinee has mastered grammar to a relatively high level, knows around 1,000 kanji and 6,000 words, and has the ability to converse, read, and write about matters of a general nature. This level is normally reached after studying Japanese for around 600 hours and after completion of an intermediate course. |
| Listening | 40min. | 100points | ||
| Reading-Grammer | 70min. | 200points | ||
| Total | 145min. | 400points | ||
| Level 2 pass grade: 60% -higher than 240 points in total. | ||||
| 3 |
Writing-vocabulary | 35min. |
100points |
The examinee has mastered grammar to a limited level, knows around 300 kanji and 1,500 words, has the ability to take part in everyday conversation and read and write simple sentences. This level is normally reached after studying Japanese for around 300 hours and after completion of an elementary course. |
| Listening | 35min. | 100points | ||
| Reading-Grammer | 70min. | 200points | ||
| Total | 145min. | 400points | ||
| Level 3 pass grade: 60% -higher than 240 points in total. | ||||
| 4 |
Writing-vocabulary |
25min. | 100points |
The examinee has mastered the basic elements of grammar, knows around 100 kanji and 800 words, has the ability to emgage in simple conversation and read and write short, simple sentences. This level is normally reached after studying Japanese for around 150 hours and after completion of the first half of an elementary course. |
| Listening | 25min. | 100points | ||
| Reading-Grammer | 50min. | 200points | ||
| Total | 100min. | 400points | ||
| Level 4 pass grade: 60% -higher than 240 points in total. | ||||
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