日本語能力試験
Japanese-Language
Proficiency Test
December 3rd,
2006
The
Japan Foundation administers the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) once
a year in December so that non-native speakers of Japanese can evaluate their
language proficiency and become certified. Each year, the JLPT has met with an
increasingly enthusiastic response from the public. Examinees numbered more
than 356,000 last year, in 45 countries around the world.
The
test has four different levels (Level 1 being the most proficient level and
Level 4 being the beginner level); the examinee can choose the level that best
matches his or her ability and training. Each test is made up of three
sections: writing-vocabulary (100 points); listening (100 points); reading-grammar
(200
points). The passing scores are 70% or higher for Level 1, and 60% for Level 2,
3, and 4.
The
Japan Foundation, Los Angeles administers the JLPT at 8 test sites in the US
through local host institutions. Be sure not to miss the registration
deadline of October 6th.
The
8 US Test Sites are:
Atlanta
- Georgia Institute of Technology
Chicago
- DePaul University, Lincoln Park
Honolulu
- University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Los
Angeles - University of Southern California
New
York - Columbia University
San
Francisco - San Francisco State University
Seattle
- University of Washington
Washington
D.C. - Georgetown University
This is a valuable opportunity, not only for non-native
teachers of Japanese to sharpen their skills and prove themselves, but for all
students of Japanese to challenge themselves. The registration period will
be upon us soon, and we do not want anybody to miss out on this
opportunity that only comes once a year! Please mention the JLPT and
its corresponding registration period, test date, and test sites to your
students ASAP. Good luck!
To
register (August 1
– October 6 ONLY) or for more information, please visit:
Or contact the JLPT Admin.
Committee at: (213) 621-2267 / noryoku@jflalc.org