July 9, 2012
Seiritsu Students take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test!
On Sunday July 1st, Pop, Gabu and Nick (and Peter) Joined Thousands of other entrants for the biannual Japanese Language Proficiency Test ,otherwise known as the 'JLPT' or 日本語能力試験 - nihongo noryoku shiken.
The testing center at Dokkyo University
The JLPT is held in July and December every year in testing centers throughout Japan and also internationally, and is used to test non-native Japanese speakers on their ability to understand Japanese. There are 5 levels of the test, N5 being lowest and N1 being the highest. As a reference, the minimum level usually accepted for entrance into university or work in Japan is level N2.
All International students who attend Seiritsu are strongly encouraged to take the JLPT. It is a great goal to aim for during their studies, an official and widely accepted recognition of Japanese ability, and also great preparation for exams and tests in later life.
Planning to get to and from the testing location is also important, as Nicolas found out - he only just made it on time to his testing site, after riding the wrong train!
All results are delivered to the entrants in September. We hope everyone did well!
For more information in English about the JLPT, including where to take the test at international testing centers, visit their website here.