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Information Regarding Japanese Tests

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What is Required about Japanese Tests?

  1. 1. Japanese tests are carried out to test the language proficiency of non-native speakers to certify their abilities in the fields of reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
  2. 2. If you wish to study Japanese in Japan, you are required to have passed the JLPT level N5 or N4.
    To enroll in higher education facilities, such as universities and specialty schools,N2 level is the minimum requirement.
  3. 3. If you wish to study Japanese in Japan, you are required to have passed the JLPT level N5 or N4 or equivalent. To enroll in higher education institutions, such as universities and specialty schools, level N3 or N2 is the minimum requirement.

Kinds of Japanese Tests

The following seven tests can be used as proof of Japanese language ability when entering Japan. We will compare the characteristics of each test.

Japanese Language Proficiency Test

URL: www.jlpt.jp/
Sponsorship
Japan Foundation/Japan International/Education Association
Implementation
International Foundation (Overseas)/Japan International Education Association/Education Association (Japan)
No. of Annual Examinees
600,000
Available Countries
44 prefectures within Japan, 206 cities in 64 countries outside Japan
Frequency
Biannually (July and December)
Examination Fee
¥5,500

GNK  Life & Business Style Japanese Language

URL: nihon-ken.com
Sponsorship
Foundation Japan International Human Capital Development Organization
Implementation
With The Japanese Test Committee
No. of Annual Examinees
10,000
Available Countries
Japan (Tokyo only) and 4 countries outside of Japan
Frequency
4 times a year
(March, May, September, and November)
Examination Fee
Course B ¥4,000
Course A ¥5,000

J-TEST Practical Japanese Test

URL: j-test.jp/
Sponsorship
The Japanese Language Examination Committee J-TEST Office
Implementation
Kataribun Research, Inc.
No. of Annual Examinees
70,000
Available Countries
14 prefectures within Japan, 5 countries outside Japan
Frequency
6 times a year
(January, March, May, July, September, and November)
Examination Fee
¥3,600

BJT Business Japanese Test

URL: www.kanken.or.jp/bjt/
Sponsorship
Foundation Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Public Interest
Implementation
Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Public Interest Foundation
No. of Annual Examinees
4,107
Available Countries
7 prefectures within Japan, 22 cities in 6 countries outside Japan
Frequency
Biannually
(June and November)
Examination Fee
¥7,000

NAT-TEST

URL: www.nat-test.com/
Sponsorship
Japanese NAT-TEST Steering Committee
Implementation
-
No. of Annual Examinees
Roughly 4,103
Available Countries
Japan and 6 countries outside of Japan
Frequency
6 times a year
(February, April, June, August, October, and December)
Examination Fee
¥4,500

TOP-J Practical Japanese Proficiency Test

URL: www.topj-test.org/
Sponsorship
TOPJ Practical Japanese Proficiency Test Implementation Committee
Implementation
-
No. of Annual Examinees
2,000
Available Countries
8 cities in 4 countries outside Japan
Frequency
6 times a year
(January, March, May, July, September, and November)
Examination Fee
-

STBJ Standard Business Japanese Test

URL: www.ajlea.net/about_stbj/
Sponsorship
Institute Applied Japanese Education Association
Implementation
STBJ Test Affairs Committee
No. of Annual Examinees
Not published
Available Countries
China only
Frequency
4 times a year
Examination Fee
-

Pick up !About GNK Life & Business Style Japanese Language Test

"GNK Life & Business Style Japanese Language Test" is a unique test focusing on Japanese society and culture. We recommend you take this test in order to gain the ability to communicate in Japanese in a wide variety of situations, and to work in Japan.

<Features of GNK Life & Business Style Japanese Language Test>

  • 1. The most unique part of this test is that it does not focus solely on language ability, but also tests your ability to live and work in Japan. The GNK is a test to evaluate and judge a wide range of communication skills required for life in Japan.
  • 2. The levels correspond to the levels of the JLPT, from N5 to N1, from least to most difficult, so it’s possible for anyone from high school students to university students to business people to test their Japanese levels.
  • 3. It gives you a qualification you can put on your Resume/CV to recognize your skills and ability in the workplace.
    For Japanese immigration procedures, these test results function as proof of Japanese proficiency.
  • 4. The exam can be taken 4 times a year.