Guidance for further education Obtaining qualifications
Back up for obtaining useful qualifications for the future
AFLS provides support for the two main
qualifications needed to go on to further education or find employment: the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) and the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU).
While many Japanese language schools use a morning/afternoon two-part class system, AFLS uses a one-part system. In addition to the rich curriculum, we have also established a system of after-class supplementary lessons and individualized consultations.
Students can also choose and take classes in mathematics, and every year, a large number of students pass the N1 and N2. Students also get high scores in the EJU.
Exam overview
Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
- This is a test that is used worldwide to evaluate Japanese proficiency.
- * It is held twice a year (July and December).
| Level | Test section [Test time] | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1 | Language knowledge (vocabulary/grammar) / reading <110 minutes> | Listening <60 minutes> | ||
| N2 | Language knowledge (vocabulary/grammar) / reading <105 Minutes> | Listening <50 minutes> | ||
| N3 | Language knowledge (vocabulary) <30 minutes> |
Language knowledge (grammar) / reading <70 minutes> |
Listening comprehension <40 minutes> |
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| N4 | Language knowledge (vocabulary) / reading <30 minutes> |
Language knowledge (grammar) / reading <60 minutes> |
Listening <35 minutes> | |
| N5 | Language knowledge (vocabulary) <25 minutes> |
Language knowledge (grammar) / reading <50 minutes> |
Listening <30 minutes> | |
Test section [Test time]
Level N1
| Subject | Time |
|---|---|
| Language knowledge (vocabulary/grammar) / reading |
110 minutes |
| Listening | 60 minutes |
Level N2
| Subject | Time |
|---|---|
| Language knowledge (vocabulary/grammar) / reading |
105 minutes |
| Listening | 50 minutes |
Level N3
| Subject | Time |
|---|---|
| Language knowledge (vocabulary) |
30 minutes |
| Language knowledge (grammar) / reading |
70 minutes |
| Listening | 40 minutes |
Level N4
| Subject | Time |
|---|---|
| Language knowledge (vocabulary) |
30 minutes |
| Language knowledge (grammar) / reading |
60 minutes |
| Listening | 35 minutes |
Level N5
| Subject | Time |
|---|---|
| Language knowledge (vocabulary) |
25 minutes |
| Language knowledge (grammar) / reading |
50 minutes |
| Listening | 30 minutes |
Summary of linguistic competence
| Level | Summary of linguistic competence | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N1 | Able to understand Japanese used in a wide variety of situations. | |||
| N2 | In addition understanding Japanese used in everyday situations, able to understand Japanese used in a wider range of situations to a certain degree. | |||
| N3 | Able to understand Japanese used in everyday situations to a certain degree. | |||
| N4 | Able to understand basic Japanese. | |||
| N5 | Able to understand basic Japanese to a certain degree. | |||
Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU)
In addition to Japanese, this examination evaluates candidates’ abilities in science (physics, chemistry, biology), general subjects, and mathematics.
* It is held twice a year (June and November).