It is the Practical Japanese Test that is designed to measure Japanese proficiency of non-native Japanese speakers. The J-TEST is administered in over 50 cities inside and outside Japan. 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

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.

 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.

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.

Test Levels

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.
There are two sections:

Section I: Reading, Writing (80mins)
a) Grammar
b) General reading comprehension
c) Kanji
d) Writing

Section II: Listening (about 45mins)
a) Depiction
b) Listening-reading
c) comprehension
d) Response questions
e) 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.
There are two sections.

Section I: Reading, Writing (70mins)
a) Grammar
b) General reading comprehension
c) Kanji
d) Writing

Section II: Listening (about 30mins)
a) Depiction
b) Listening-reading comprehension
c) Response questions
d) Conversation & Explanation