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Jadavpur University, a premier institution of higher education in India, and Senmon Kyouiku Publishing Co., Ltd., the authorized body for administering the Japanese Language NAT-TEST, have come together to establish a formal collaboration. Through this partnership, Jadavpur University will serve as an official test center for the Japanese Language NAT-TEST in Kolkata. The collaboration aims to facilitate the smooth administration of the examination, promote Japanese language education among students and language enthusiasts, and ensure the secure and efficient conduct of the test, including registration, examination logistics, and coordination for result publication in accordance with the standards set by Senmon Kyouiku.
The Japanese Language NAT-TEST is a widely recognized language proficiency examination that evaluates the Japanese language skills of non-native speakers. Conducted across several countries worldwide, the NAT-TEST is aligned with the format and standards of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) and is accepted by various educational institutions and employers in Japan. It provides multiple testing opportunities throughout the year and serves as a valuable credential for individuals seeking to study, work, or engage with Japan on academic and professional platforms.
For all official updates, follow the website of Senmon Kyouiku Publshing Co. Ltd.
Levels of NAT Test
Difficulty and exam criteria
Expected examinees
(5Q is the most basic level and 1Q is the most advanced level)
1Q
Equivalent to JLPT N1
Equivalent to CEFR B2-C1
One has studied Japanese for approximately 1,000 hours. One intends to enter a
Japanese university, graduate school or is seeking to pass N1 of the JLPT.
2Q
Equivalent to JLPT N2
Equivalent to CEFR B1-B2
One has studied Japanese for approximately 800 hours. One intends to enter a
Japanese university, graduate school or is seeking to pass N2 of the JLPT.
3Q
Equivalent to JLPT N3
Equivalent to CEFR A2-B1
One has studied Japanese for approximately 600 hours. One intends to enter a
Japanese university, graduate school or is seeking to pass N3 of the JLPT.
4Q
Equivalent to JLPT N4
Equivalent to CEFR A2
One has studied Japanese for approximately 400 hours. One is seeking to pass N4 of
the JLPT.
5Q
Equivalent to JLPT N5
Equivalent to CEFR A1
One has studied Japanese for approximately 200 hours. One is seeking to pass N5 of
the JLPT.
See the details of the TEST
nat-test_pamphlet_2025-1-6(Jap).pdfJapanese version
Japanese version
nat-test_pamphlet_2025-6-16 (1).pdfEnglish version
English version
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