Will the test results be as reliable as before? Test times are shorter and the number of questions is smaller for “Language Knowledge (Vocabulary)” and “Language Knowledge (Grammar)・Reading” for N4 and N5, and for “Listening” for N1.Does this change the difficulty or the contents of the test questions? Does the new test include a conversation or composition test?.3.Test sections, test times and test questions.How were current test levels matched with old test levels? When the JLPT was revised in 2010, the form of test items was changed or newly added.How should I decide which level to take?.Do all examinees take the same test and their level determined based on their scores?.At the time of registration, I will not be in the country/area where I want to take the test.Can I apply to take only some sections instead of all sections?.How often is the JLPT going to be administered?.Are there any special qualifications needed to take the JLPT?.If you do not find the information you need or your question is not answered, please inquire from here.
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