The ” Japanese NAT-TEST ” is a test to assess the Japanese language proficiency of non-native Japanese learners. For each of the five classes (levels), the Japanese language proficiency will be evaluated comprehensively through examinations in the three areas of “characters/vocabulary,” “listening comprehension,” and “reading comprehension.” The criteria and composition of questions are almost the same as the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).
Since the first test was conducted in 1989, the Japanese NAT-TEST has been conducted twice a year not only in Japan but also overseas such as China, Taiwan, and South Korea. The question is based on this. The Japanese language proficiency test is adopted as one of the classes at many Japanese language schools and Japanese language education facilities, and is actively used for student grade evaluation and career guidance.
The question standards and structure of the Japanese NAT-TEST are similar to those of the Japanese language proficiency test, and are generally used as a measure of the Japanese language proficiency of examinees and applicants for university entrance examinations and visa issuance to study in Japan. Because it conforms to the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), which is widely accepted, it is ideal as a preparation for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (for example, Level 5 of the “Japanese NAT-TEST” and N5 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test are almost the same. difficulty). Also, the Japanese Language Proficiency Test is held twice a year (once depending on the venue), but the main test is held 6 times a year, so you can check the progress of your Japanese learning in more detail.
All applicants who have taken the Japanese NAT-TEST will be issued a report card within about three weeks after the test date. In addition to the overall evaluation, the score and evaluation for each section and question are written in detail on the report card, so that the examinee’s strengths and weaknesses can be understood at a glance. In addition, a “certificate of success” will be issued to successful applicants.
You can view a sample transcript and certificate here .
Questions for the Japanese NAT-TEST are created by multiple question committee members, including veteran Japanese language educators and editors of Japanese textbooks. In addition, as reference materials for composition, “10,000 Words Vocabulary Classification” and “Vocabulary Kanji Reference Table” by Senkaku Kyoiku Publishing, which has an established reputation in the Japanese language education world, are used to guarantee high-quality test questions. increase.
Japanese NAT-TEST does not allow cheating. In order to conduct a fair examination, all applicants for the Japanese NAT-TEST are required to submit a photograph of their face for identity verification, and they will be issued an examination slip with their photograph. On the day of the test, the test invigilator at each test center will verify your identity using your admission ticket and identification card.
In addition, the Japanese NAT-TEST has established the ” Japanese NAT-TEST Fairness Code ” as a rule that all test takers, users, and administrators must follow in order to operate the program strictly. Thank you for your cooperation.
Read about “Japanese NAT-TEST Fairness Code”
There are 5 classes (levels) in the Japanese NAT-TEST. From the easiest level, it is “5th grade”, “4th grade”, “3rd grade”, “2nd grade” and “1st grade”. The difficulty of each level corresponds to N5 to N1 of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (Nichino Test).
Levels 1 and 2 of the exam are “language knowledge (characters/vocabulary/grammar)/reading comprehension” and “listening comprehension”;・It consists of reading comprehension and listening comprehension. In the actual exam, these areas will be tested in half a day.
Japanese NAT-TEST Level 4 and CEFR A2 are treated as the same level. read more .
We will explain the Japanese NAT-TEST in detail while comparing it with the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.
All applicants for the Japanese NAT-TEST will be issued a “grade report”. In addition, successful applicants will be issued a “passing certificate” with the examinee’s face photo. Click on the links below to see images of sample grades and certificates.
Here, we will explain the flow from applying for the test to receiving the score report on the day of the test.
Here you can see the test results of the Japanese NAT-TEST that have been done so far.
Here you can see the result reports (statistics) of the Japanese NAT-TESTs that have been conducted so far.
The test questions used in the Japanese NAT-TEST are created in the following flow.
Nihongo NAT-TEST is managed entirely by the Nihongo NAT-TEST Steering Committee (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo). Examinations outside of Japan are conducted strictly under the guidance and supervision of an administrative headquarters set up in each country.
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