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Japanese Language Proficiency Test

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Proficiency Test
Japanese Language Proficiency Test

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test is conducted both in Japan and outside Japan to evaluate and certify the language proficiency of primarily non-native speakers of Japanese. Since 1984, the Japan Foundation has been administering the annual test around the world.

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test is divided into four levels of ability. Level 1 is the most difficult while Level 4 is the easiest. Each test has three sections: character-vocabulary, listening, and reading-grammar.

Test preparation materials such as language textbooks, audio-visual aids and previous tests are available from The Japan Foundation, Toronto library for loan.

In Canada, the Japanese Language Proficiency Test is offered in Toronto and Vancouver. In the United States, the test is held in New York, Chicago, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Atlanta, San Francisco, Washington D.C., and Seattle.

General information about the Japanese Language Proficiency Test may be found at the following site:

Japanese Language Proficiency Test Communication Square:

http://momo.jpf.go.jp/jlpt/home.html

For 2007, the proficiency test will be held December 2, 2007. Please check each test locations' websites for instructions on how to apply for the test. If you have further questions, please contact nsaito@jftor.org.

Test Locations

Toronto, Ontario -- York University:

York University
South 532 Ross Building, 4700 Keele Street
Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3
Tel: 416-736-5016 ext. 22573 (Information Line)
Contact: Prof. Norio Ota: nota@yorku.ca
http://buna.yorku.ca/jlpt/

Edmonton -- University of Alberta:

Prince Takamado Japan Centre for Teaching and Research
University of Alberta
c/o Department of East Asian Studies
400 Arts Building, University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E6
Contact: Prof. Kaori Kabata
Tel: (780) 492-2836
Fax: (780) 492-7440
Email: ptjc@ualberta.ca
http://www.ualberta.ca/~ptjc

Vancouver, B.C. -- Simon Fraser University

Japanese Culture and Communication
David See-Chai Lam Centre for International Communication
Simon Fraser University -Harbour Centre Campus
515 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, B.C., V6B 5K3
Contact: Mr. Kimiaki Shinno
Tel: 778-782-5117
Fax: 778-782-5112
Email: japanese@sfu.ca
http://www.cic.sfu.ca/japanese/jlptframe.html



131 Bloor Street West, Suite 213
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5S 1R1
Phone: (416) 966-1600
Fax: (416) 966-9773