To measure practical Japanese proficiency

J.TEST
What is J. TEST?
J.TEST since 1991 The Practical Japanese Test (J. TEST) is
designed to measure Japanese proficiency of non-native Japanese
speakers.
The J.TEST is administered in over 50 cities inside and outside
Japan. In addition to six open test dates throughout the year, We
also have IP Test (Group Test Program) for corporations and
schools.
Over 400 corporations, groups, universities and Japanese
schools use the J.TEST.
The Business J.TEST focuses on business and is aimed at
those who score in the highest level.

Features of J. TEST
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Three test tiers

J.TEST has two test tires of the A-D level test for
intermediate to advanced learners of Japanese, the E-F level
test for entry level learners of Japanese and the Business
J.TEST for the highest level learners of Japanese.
*We plan to begin offering private sittings for the Business
J.TEST in 2012
Consistent degree of difficulty in each and every test and
more chances to challenge again
J.TEST is well designed to maintain the degree of difficulty
consistent in each and every test, and scheduled six times per
year (the A-D only). If you take the test more than one time,
you will know how far your Japanese proficiency improves.
J.TEST measures practical and pragmatic Japanese
proficiency
The Listening Test is heavily weighted and includes many
expressions from real life.
J. TEST is capable of measuring a more advanced level
of Japanese communication than the JLPT Grade 1
The A-D Level Test measures a higher level of
communicative proficiency than the JLPT (Japanese
Language Proficiency Test) Level N1.
Issuance of Certificate (for Public Test only)
The certificate will be issued and delivered to the individual
examinee who score the predetermined points or greater in
each level. Every single examinee will receive the score
report and reference materials.

A-D Level Test

* The A-D Level Test will assess and rate your Japanese
proficiency from Levels A to D on a scale on which perfection is
1000 points.
* A certificate will be issued to the individual examinee who reach
the acceptance point in each section of the test* and score 500
points or greater.
[Test Sections]
Reading, Writing: 80mins
Grammar
General reading comprehension
Kanji
Writing

Listening: about 45mins

Depiction
Listening-reading
comprehension
Response questions
Conversation & Explanation

E-F Level Test

* The E-F Level Test will assess and rate your Japanese proficiency
from Levels E to F on a scale on which perfection is 500 points.
* A certificate will be issued to the individual examinee who reach
the acceptance point in each section of the test* and score 250
points or greater.
[Test Sections]
Reading, Writing: 70mins
Grammar
General reading comprehension
Kanji
Writing

Listening: about 30mins

Depiction
Listening-reading
comprehension
Response questions
Conversation & Explanation

[Scores & Evaluations]

[Scores & Evaluations]

500 points per each for reading and listening comprehension

tests out of 1000 points

300 points for reading test and 200 points for listening
comprehension test out of 500 points

*Acceptance point: the examinee shall correctly answer 20% of

questions in each section of the test.

*Acceptance point: the examinee shall correctly answer 20% of

questions in each section of the test.

930 or
greater

Advanced Interpreter Level

(Able to interpreter to/from Japanese on
specialized topics.)

900 or
greater

Interpreter Level
(Able to interpreter to/from Japanese on
matters of general nature.)

Pre-A

850 or
greater

Advanced Level
(Able to interpreter to/from Japanese on
basic topics.)

800 or
greater

Pre-B

700 or
greater

600 or
greater

500 or
greater

Special A

Pre-advanced Level
(Able to conduct business in Japan.)

350 or
greater

Equivalent to having completed an

elementary course in Japanese.

250 or
greater

Equivalent to having completed the first

half of an elementary course in Japanese.

(Examinee who score below250 points will not be certified)

(*JLPT Level N4 = J.TEST score around 300points)
*The comparison with the JLPT is just for your reference.

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When and how am I supposed to receive the score report?

We will send it to you in about five weeks after the test day.

High Intermediate Level

(Able to undertake a business trip to
Japan.)

Q
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Intermediate Level
(Able to complete simple tasks on a
business trip to Japan.)

I have Japanese nationality. Can I take the test?

If your nationality is Japan, you may take the test unless your
mother tongue is Japanese.

Q
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I want to take J.TEST abroad.

The J.TEST is administered in China, Taiwan, Thailand and
Mongolia. Please visit our web page.
*We plan to begin offering the J.TEST in Korea and India in
September, 2011.
* The J.TEST is a government qualification test in China

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I want to know more about the Business J.TEST.

Check the Business J.TEST pamphlet or visit our website
for more information.

Pre-intermediate Level
(Sufficient for basic communication.)

(Examinee who score below 500 points will not be certified)

(*JLPT Level N1 = J.TEST score around 650 points)
*The comparison with the JLPT is just for your reference.

How to Take J.TEST

Qualification of examinee
Non-native Japanese speakers
Test Schedule
A-D Level Test : Six times per year in January, March, May,
July, September and November
E-F Level Test : Twice per year in January and July
Examination Fee
3,600 yen for the A-D or E-F Level tests respectively
*Junior high or high school students, and Foreign students who
participate in the Career Development Program for Foreign
Students in Japan will be exempted from the examination fee.

Japanese proficiency test for

non-native Japanese speakers

Users Voice
We adopted J.TEST for the recruitment standards for
non-native Japanese speaking employees.
(IT related company)
We have had Japanese employees take TOEIC. We searched
a test for non-native Japanese speaking employees to treat
Japanese and non-Japanese equally.
(Foreign capital-based company)
We use J. TEST for assessment of our local employees.
(General trading company)

Public Test Sites

J-TEST public test sites in over 50 cities inside and outside
Japan. (see the attachment)

We include J. TEST in the Guidelines for Applicants for

Graduate School.
(Private university)

Test Time
[A-D Level Test]
Reading/Writing test for 80 minutes,
Listening test for about 45 minutes

We utilize J. TEST to improve Japanese proficiency of our

trainees.
(Trainee hosting organization)

[E-F Level Test]

Reading/Writing test for 70 minutes
Listening test for about 30 minutes
How to Apply for J. TEST
Please send in the Individual Application Form for J. TEST.
You may download the Personal Application Form from
http://j-test.jp/xp/
Tel: 03-3633-2212
E-mail: info@j-test.jp
A separate application form is required for Group Test Program.
In addition to the bimonthly public tests, we have IP Test (Group
Test Program) to enable companies and schools to have J. TEST
as needed. It would be our pleasure if J. TEST helps your
employment or employee evaluation. (*The score reports will be
sent to your company or school in five business days after the
answer sheets arrive at the secretariat. For the IP Test, please note
that we will issue the score report only.)
J-TEST Preparation Book (Past Problems Collection)
The J-TEST Preparation Book collects the test problems and
correct answers in the last six tests held in 2008 and 2009.
The book is now on sale at Nihongo Books. Please go to the web
page at http://nihongo-books.jp.
*The booklets for J.TEST are available in Japanese, English,
Chinese and Korean.

We use J. TEST when we register our contractors.

(Temporary staff service company)

TEST OF PRACTICAL JAPANESE

J.TEST

For evaluating Japanese proficiency of

non-native speakers

Breakdown of Individual Examinee (%)

Undergraduate students (38.0)
Working people (25.3)
Vocational school students (12.6)
Junior high and high school students

(10.0)

Students of Japanese schools (9.1)

Administered six times per year PUBLIC TEST

Group Test Program Group Test Program

Others (5.0)

*TOEIC is the ETSs trade mark.

*TOEIC and J. TEST do not have any relation.

For more information about the

application for J. TEST and latest news,

http://j-test.jp/xp/

http://j-test.jp/xp/
More than 400 companies, schools and
organizations use J. TEST.

Hosted by
Association for Testing Japanese Proficiency /
J. TEST Office
1-24-6 Midori Sumida-Ku, Tokyo 130-0021
TEL: 03-3633-2212
FAX: 03-3633-4412