2009 Japanese Language Proficiency Test
July 9th, 2009 | Published in News and Events, Travel and Living | 2 Comments
The 2009 Japanese Language Proficiency Test will be held on 6th December (Sunday) commencing simultaneously at 9:00 AM in Manila (De La Salle University, Taft Campus), Cebu City (University of San Carlos), and Davao City (Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku).
The Japanese Language Proficiency Test is administered once a year worldwide by the Japan Foundation to evaluate and certify the Japanese language proficiency of non-native speakers.
Criteria
The examination covers writing-vocabulary, listening, and reading-grammar. Examinees are free to select the testing level which best corresponds to their Japanese-language proficiency and classroom training.
Level 1: The examinee has mastered grammar to a high level, knows about 2,000 Kanji and 10,000 vocabulary words, and has an integrated command of the language sufficient for life in Japanese society.Level 2: The examinee has mastered grammar to a relatively high level, knows about 1,000 Kanji and vocabulary 6,000 words, and has the ability to converse, read and write about matters of a general nature.
Level 3: The examinee has mastered grammar to a limited level, knows about 300 Kanji and 1,500 vocabulary words, has the ability to take part in everyday conversation and to read and write simple sentences.
Level 4: The examinee has mastered the basic elements of grammar, knows about 100 Kanji and vocabulary 800 words and has the ability to engage in simple conversation and to read and write short, simple sentences.
Application Procedure
Application forms will be available from 5th August 2009 at the following locations:
The Japan Foundation, Manila (JF, Manila)
12/F Pacific Star Bldg.
Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. (Buendia Ext.) cor. Makati Ave.
Tel. # 811-61-55 to 58 Fax # 811-61-53Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (MKD)
Angliongto Ave., Lanang, Davao City
Tel. # (082) 233-0013 / 0081Japanese Association Cebu, Inc.
5/F Clotilde Commercial Center
M. L. Quezon St., Casuntingan, Mandaue City
Tel. # (032) 343-7662 / Fax # (032) 343-7663
Examination fees are to be paid in full upon submission of duly accomplished forms, along with two 2″x2″ ID photos, at the offices listed above on or before 3rd September 2009 at 5:00 PM.
Level 1: P 850.00
Level 2: P 850.00
Level 3: P 750.00
Level 4: P 750.00
Payments made out as company checks are accepted for groups composed of ten persons or more. All others are requested to settle their fees in cash.
Announcement of Results
Successful examinees will be issued Certificates of Proficiency by March 2010. All examinees will receive a Score Report.
For more information on the JLPT, please visit the Japan Foundation Manila website.
July 13th, 2009at 18:16(#)
I’ve always liked the Japanese language. Too bad I never took the time to study it (wish I do find the time though someday).
BTW, congratulations on being one of the top 10 for the MTV Asia blogger contest ^^. I made an entry too similar to yours (http://www.mtvasia.com/Funstuff/Contests/BloggerContest/viewentry.php?id=616), but I was sure I wasn’t going to win due to my inexperience in writing (that, plus I wrote mine up as fast as possible since there were only a couple of minutes left before deadline lol).
Congrats again :)
July 13th, 2009at 21:59(#)
OMG seriously, i made the top ten?! wow — thanks for the heads-up :D :D :D it’s too bad that you weren’t picked too — it would’ve been great to have a chat with fellow gamers as i feel i am going to be overwhelmingly outnumbered by the music buffs and fashionistas ^^;; thanks again for dropping by, and have a great week! <3