Additional Accepted Japanese Language Proficiency Tests for Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University - Application Information - May 29, 2020

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Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University announces additional accepted Japanese language proficiency scores for international undergraduate applicants for the 2021 admissions cycle. In response to the cancellations of the 2020 EJU (First Session) and the 2020 JLPT (July Session), two new test options are approved: JPT and J-CAT. The document explains eligibility by residence and April/September intake, and provides submission guidance via the online application system, including when instructions are issued after stage 1 results.

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Additional Accepted Japanese Language Proficiency Tests for Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University International Undergraduate Applications May 29, 2020 Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University In response to “Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University’s Response to the Cancellations of the 2020 EJU (First Session) and the 2020 JLPT (July Session) for 2021 Admission (announced on May 21, 2020.)」 ”, we will now also be accepting the following two Japanese language proficiency scores for international undergraduate applicants for 2021 admissions. 1. New Accepted Tests (1) Japanese Proficiency Test* (JPT) *This test is different from the JLPT. (2) Japanese Computerized Adaptive Test(J-CAT) 2. Applicants Who May Use These Tests -International applicants residing outside Japan applying for April and September 2021 admissions. -International applicants residing in Japan applying for April and September 2021 admissions. 3. Submission Method (1) JPT(Japanese Proficiency Test) Upload a digital copy of the score report within your online application. (2) J-CAT(Japanese Computerized Adaptive Test) Within the online application system, please inform us that you will not be able to submit scores of either EJU or JLPT and and you would like to take the J-CAT. You will receive further instructions after you receive your stage 1 results. 4. Testing Method (1) JPT(Japanese Proficiency Test) Please refer to the following website for more details: [https://www.jptest.jp/en/?selected=true](https://www.jptest.jp/en/?selected=true) (2) J-CAT(Japanese Computerized Adaptive Test) You will receive further instructions after you receive your stage 1 results. (Reference：[https://j-cat.jalesa.org/](https://j-cat.jalesa.org/)) For more details regarding the additional accepted scores, please be sure to refer to the Undergraduate Application Handbook available on the admissions website: [https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/material_download/](https://admissions.apu.ac.jp/material_download/) Contact: Admissions Office International Telephone: +[81-977-78-1119 Email: welcome@apu.ac.jp](81-977-78-1119 Email: welcome@apu.ac.jp)

FAQs

Why does Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University accept additional Japanese language proficiency tests?

The university responds to the cancellations of the 2020 EJU (First Session) and the 2020 JLPT (July Session) for 2021 admission.

Which two new tests are accepted for 2021 international undergraduate applications?

JPT (Japanese Proficiency Test) and J-CAT (Japanese Computerized Adaptive Test) are accepted in addition to existing options.

How should applicants submit scores for JPT and J-CAT in the online application?

For JPT, upload a digital copy of the score report in the online application. For J-CAT, indicate in the system that you cannot submit EJU/JLPT scores and wish to take J-CAT; further instructions follow after stage 1 results.

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