Japanese Romanization: Kawakami Tomie.

The test, JLPT The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, was established in 1984 by the Japan Foundation for International Exchange and the Japan International Educational Support Association.

The Examination is administered in Japan by the Examination Implementation Committee, which decides on its policy, implementation plan, examination contents, and criteria for awarding certificates. The committee consists of a planning committee and an examination committee. The Planning Committee is responsible for the development of the implementation plan and the analysis and evaluation of the results of the examination; the Examination Committee is responsible for the preparation of test questions.

Test Setting

The test measures the Japanese language ability of non-native speakers. It is organized and administered in China by the Examination Center of the Ministry of Education. As of 2009, there are 70 test centers in 37 cities across the country. The test is held twice a year starting in 2009, on the first Sunday morning of July and December.

The test time has changed in 2010: the new proficiency test time has been changed from 9 a.m. to p.m.? [2]? Registration without age, occupation, education, region, ethnicity, nationality, in school or not, etc. restrictions, Chinese citizens with an official resident identity card, foreigners with a passport can register online .