The SPOT (Simple Performance-Oriented Test) test was developed at Tsukuba University in Japan. It is used widely in Japan and abroad for level-placement purposes, as well as for assessment and diagnosis of a test takers’ Japanese proficiency level. The Brown University Japanese Program has begun using this test as of fall 2020.

The test will take approximately 30 to 60 minutes and requires a headset. Please set aside enough time for yourself and be in a quiet place when you take it. Your results will come back immediately via a PDF file which you will submit to us via Google Forms (Step 3). 

Please go to:  https://ttbj.cegloc.tsukuba.ac.jp/p1.html, and scroll to the very bottom and click on "Individual Application (個人受験申込)." Below is a screen grab of the site for your reference. Select the option “SPOT90 + Grammar90 + 漢字SPOT50” and click Next.