Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) - Notice in English - 2012 Israel

Oct 5, 2026

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The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is presented as a reliable measure of Japanese proficiency for non-native speakers, offered by the Japan Foundation and JEES since 1984. A revised test version was introduced in 2010 to reflect growing applicant diversity and expanded use of results. The 2012 test is scheduled for December 2 in Israel at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, with levels N1–N5 assessing communicative competence and language knowledge (vocabulary and grammar) across test sections, times, and scoring rules.

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JLPT overview

Test revision and purpose

2012 test information in Israel

Test date and venue

Level requirements and competence

N1 to N5 summary

Old test criteria

Levels 1 to 4 criteria

Test sections and test time

How sections are combined

Pass/fail and scoring

Determining pass/fail

Scoring section ranges

Sample questions resources

Official JLPT website

The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test in 2012 The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has been offered by the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES) since 1984 as a reliable means to evaluate and certify the Japanese proficiency of non-native speakers. Over time, test applicants became diversified, and use of JLPT results has expanded, therefore, the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services introduced a revised version of the test in 2010. In December 2, 2012, the JLPT will be held in Israel for the first time. The test site for 2012 is The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Emphasizing both practical Japanese communicative competence and knowledge of the Japanese language, the test measures language knowledge which includes vocabulary and grammar, and the competence required to perform communicative tasks using such language knowledge. | Level | A Summary of Linguistic Competence Required for Each Level | Corresponding Levels of New and
Old Tests | | --- | --- | --- | | N1 | The ability to understand Japanese used in a variety of circumstances. | Approximately the same level as the old Level 1 test, but designed to measure slightly more advanced abilities. | | N2 | The ability to understand Japanese used in everyday situations, and in a variety of circumstances to a certain degree. | Approximately the same level as the old Level 2 test. | | N3 | The ability to understand Japanese used in everyday situations to a certain degree. | Positioned at a level bridging the old Level 2 and Level 3 tests. (Newly established) | | N4 | The ability to understand basic Japanese. | Approximately the same level as the old Level 3 test. | | N5 | The ability to understand some basic Japanese. | Approximately the same level as the old Level 4 test. | As for the criteria of the old test, it is as follows; | Level | Criteria | | --- | --- | | 1 | The examinee has mastered grammar to a high level, knows around 2.000 Kanji and 10.000 words, and has an integrated command of the language sufficient for life in Japanese society. This level is normally reached after studying Japanese for around 900 hours. | | 2 | The examinee has mastered grammar to a relatively high level, knows around 1.000 Kanji and 6.000 words, and has the ability to converse, read and write about matters of a general nature. This level is normally reached after studying Japanese for around 600 hours and after completion of an intermediate course. | | 3 | The examinee has mastered grammar to a limited level, knows around 300 Kanji and 1.500 words, and has the ability to take part in everyday conversation and to read and write simple sentences. This level is normally reached after studying Japanese for around 300 hours and after completion of an elementary course. | | --- | --- | | 4 | The examinee has mastered the basic elements of grammar, knows around 100 Kanji and 800 words, and has the ability to engage in simple conversation and to read and write short, simple sentences. This level is normally reached after studying Japanese for around 150 hours and after completion of the first half of an elementary course. | Test Sections and Test Time With Levels N1 and N2,“Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar)” and “Reading” are treated as one test section. With Levels N3, N4 and N5,“Language Knowledge (Vocabulary)” and “Language Knowledge (Grammar) ▪ Reading” are treated as two separate sections. | Level 􀁸 H | | Test Sections (Test time) | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | o
w | N1 | Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar) ▪ Reading
(110min) | | Listening
(60min) | | N2
i | | Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar) ▪ Reading
(105min) | | Listening
(50min) | | s N3 | | Language Knowledge (Vocabulary) (30min) | Language Knowledge
(Grammar) ▪ Reading (70min) | Listening
(40min) | | p
a | N4 | Language Knowledge (Vocabulary) (30min) | Language Knowledge
(Grammar) ▪ Reading (6

FAQs

What is the JLPT designed to evaluate?

The JLPT emphasizes practical Japanese communicative competence and measures language knowledge including vocabulary and grammar, as well as the ability to use that knowledge for communicative tasks.

Where and when is the JLPT held in Israel in 2012?

The test is scheduled for December 2, 2012 (Sunday) from 10:30, at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Mt. Scopus Campus, Jerusalem, Faculty of Humanities, Department of East Asian Studies.

How is pass/fail determined for the JLPT?

A pass or fail determination cannot be made if an examinee takes no section. To pass, examinees must meet a minimum acceptable total score and a minimum acceptable score in each scoring section.

Oct 5, 2026

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