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Tests & Certificates

Japanese Proficiency Tests Compared: Which Test Should You Take?

Compare Japanese proficiency tests side by side: JLPT, J.TEST, NAT-TEST, BJT, JFT-Basic and Kanken, plus an online Japanese test with a same-day certificate.

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Tests & Certificates

JLPT vs an online Japanese test: which is right for you?

Compare the JLPT with an online Japanese test: dates, how fast results arrive, skills covered and verification, so you can choose the right option for you.

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Tests & Certificates

What is the JLPT? A complete guide to the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test

Learn what the JLPT is, who runs it, how the exam is structured, when and where it is held, how scoring works and how it is used for work, study and visas.

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