Language proficiency tests are a crucial component in qualifying for study abroad programs.
At Sinri Educational Consultancy Pvt. Ltd., we understand the importance of these tests and provide assistance to our students in preparing for and taking them. We offer guidance and resources for English proficiency tests such as IELTS and TOEFL, as well as Japanese language proficiency tests like JLPT. Our goal is to ensure that our students have the necessary language skills to succeed in their academic endeavors abroad.
The JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) and NAT (National Aptitude Test) are both exams that assess the Japanese language proficiency of non-native speakers. JLPT is an internationally recognized exam that assesses the language proficiency of non-native speakers in terms of reading and listening skills. It consists of five levels of difficulty, with N5 being the easiest and N1 being the most difficult. NAT, on the other hand, is a Japanese language proficiency exam administered by the Japanese government to assess the language skills of foreign nationals who wish to work in Japan. It evaluates the basic Japanese language skills required for daily life in Japan and consists of three levels, with N5 being the easiest and N1 being the most difficult.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an English language competence test that is needed in many countries for education, job, and immigration. It is intended to measure the language competence of non-native English speakers who need to study or work in an English-speaking setting. The test is broken into four sections: hearing, reading, writing, and speaking, and it is graded on a scale of 1 (non-user) to 9 (expert) (expert user). The IELTS exam is widely recognised by colleges, businesses, and immigration agencies in nations such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada.
The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is a standardized test that assesses non-native speakers’ English language skills. In nations where English is the predominant language of education and communication, it is frequently necessary for study, job, and immigration. The TOEFL exam has four sections: reading, listening, speaking, and writing. It is graded on a scale of 0 to 120, with higher scores indicating more English competence. Universities, companies, and immigration agencies in nations such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada recognize the TOEFL exam.
The Pearson Test of English (PTE) is an English language competency test that is needed in many countries throughout the world for education, job, and immigration. It is intended to measure non-native speakers’ English language competence who need to study or work in an English-speaking setting. The PTE exam consists of three sections: speaking and writing, listening, and reading. It is graded on a scale of 10 to 90, with higher scores signifying greater English competence. Universities, companies, and immigration agencies in nations such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada all recognise the PTE test.
The SAT is a standardized exam that colleges and institutions in the United States use to determine admittance. It is intended to measure a student’s college preparation and is often taken by juniors and seniors in high school. The SAT is divided into two parts: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Mathematics. There is also an essay portion that is optional. The exam is graded on a scale of 400 to 1600, with higher marks signifying more intellectual competence. The College Board, a non-profit organization in the United States, administers the SAT.
he Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (日本語能力試験, Nihongo Nōryoku Shiken), or JLPT, is a standardized criterion-referenced test to evaluate and certify Japanese language proficiency for non-native speakers, covering language knowledge, reading ability, and listening ability. The test is held twice a year in Japan and selected countries (on the first Sunday of July and December), and once a year in other regions (either on the first Sunday of December or July depending on region). The JLPT is conducted by the Japan Foundation for tests overseas (with cooperation of local host institutions), and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services for tests in Japan.
The JLPT consists of five levels. Until 2009, the test had four levels, with 4 being the lowest and 1 being the highest level of certification. JLPT certificates do not expire or become invalid over time.
In its previous format, the JLPT was divided into three sections: “Characters and Vocabulary” (100 points), “Listening Comprehension” (100 points), and “Reading Comprehension and Grammar” (200 points).
The first section (文字･語彙, moji, goi) tests knowledge of vocabulary and various aspects of the Japanese writing system. This includes identifying the correct kanji characters for given situations, selecting the correct hiragana readings for given kanji, choosing the appropriate terms for given sentences, and choosing the appropriate usage of given words.
The second section (聴解, chōkai) comprises two sub-sections that test listening comprehension. The first involves choosing the picture which best represents the situation presented by a prerecorded conversation. The second is of a similar format but presents no visual clues.
Section three (読解･文法, dokkai, bunpō) uses authentic or semi-authentic reading passages of various lengths to test reading comprehension. Questions include prompts to fill in blank parts of the text and requests to paraphrase key points. Grammar questions request that examinees select the correct grammar structure to convey a given point or test conjugations and postpositional particle agreement.