Have you ever heard of “JLPT”?

Do you know there is a Japanese language ability test for foreigners? The name of this test is Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (日本語能力試験, Nihongo Nōryoku Shiken). We call it “JLPT“. This test is the most popular test for foreigners who learn Japanese. So if you would like to work in Japan or go to university in Japan in the future, we strongly recommend you take this test 🙂 I will introduce JLPT with this blog for you!

What is JLPT？

The 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 (on the first Sunday of December). You are able to take a test in Sydney as well 🙂 The test this year will be held on 6th July and on 7th December 2025 in Sydney!! *In July, the available levels are limited.

How are the levels divided?

The JLPT has five levels: N1, N2, N3, N4 and N5. The easiest level is N5 and the most difficult level is N1.

N5 : The ability to understand some basic Japanese. (Beginner, Upper-Beginner class level at BBIC)

Reading : One is able to read and understand typical expressions and sentences written in hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji.

Listening : One is able to listen and comprehend conversations about topics regularly encountered in daily life and classroom situations, and is able to pick up necessary information from short conversations spoken slowly.

N4 : The ability to understand basic Japanese. (Pre-Intermediate class level at BBIC)

Reading : One is able to read and understand passages on familiar daily topics written in basic vocabulary and kanji.

Listening : One is able to listen and comprehend conversations encountered in daily life and generally follow their contents, provided that they are spoken slowly.

N3 : The ability to understand Japanese used in everyday situations to a certain degree. (Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate class level at BBIC)

Reading : One is able to read and understand written materials with specific contents concerning everyday topics. In addition, one is also able to read slightly difficult writings encountered in everyday situations and understand the main points of the content if some alternative phrases are available to aid one’s understanding.

Listening : One is able to listen and comprehend coherent conversations in everyday situations, spoken at near-natural speed, and is generally able to follow their contents as well as grasp the relationships among the people involved.

N2 : The ability to understand Japanese used in everyday situations, and in a variety of circumstances to a certain degree. (Advanced class level at BBIC)

Reading : One is able to read materials written clearly on a variety of topics, such as articles and commentaries in newspapers and magazines as well as simple critiques and comprehend their contents.

Listening : One is able to comprehend orally presented materials such as coherent conversations and news reports, spoken at nearly natural speed in everyday situations as well as in a variety of settings, and is able to follow their ideas and comprehend their contents. One is also able to understand the relationships among the people involved and the essential points of the presented materials.

N1 : The ability to understand Japanese used in a variety of circumstances. (J-PLUS class level at BBIC)

Reading : One is able to read writings with logical complexity and/or abstract writings on a variety of topics, such as newspaper editorials and critiques, and comprehend both their structures and contents. One is also able to read written materials with profound contents on various topics and follow their narratives as well as understand the intent of the writers comprehensively.

Listening : One is able to comprehend orally presented materials such as coherent conversations, news reports, and lectures, spoken at natural speed in a broad variety of settings, and is able to follow their ideas and comprehend their contents comprehensively. One is also able to understand the details of the presented materials such as the relationships among the people involved, the logical structures, and the essential points.

Let’s prepare for JPLT with us 🙂

When a foreigner works for a Japanese company, in most cases the company wants candidates to have N2 level or above! It is not easy to pass JLPT N2 level, but we help you! Though the Group lessons of JLPT classes are currently unavailable, we can offer private lessons which focuses on JLPT. You can also join a group lesson which offers general Japanese, and prepare for JLPT. The lessons are provided by native and qualified Japanese teachers. They have experience in JLPT and teaching Japanese fields for years! So don’t worry even if you haven’t taken the JLPT test before! Your teacher will explain to you how to improve your Japanese skill for JLPT 🙂

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

We are BBI College Japanese Language School in Sydney

From Japanese Beginners to Japanese Advanced learners! Japanese language school in Sydney CBD is available!!

Your Japanese study at BBI College is tailored for your study goal. General Japanese is for broaden purpose such as staying in Japan for a couple of months and studying/working in Japan. Japanese Private Lesson allows you to focus on what you want to improve Japanese.

We offer the group lessons 5 terms a year and the private lessons any time. Please see the information such as course info, time schedule and so on for our Japanese lessons as below.

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