📋 About the NAT-TEST
The NAT-TEST (Nihongo Ability Test) is a standardized Japanese language proficiency test that closely mirrors the JLPT format and difficulty levels. Administered by the Senmon Kyouiku Publishing (専門教育出版), it is offered six times per year, providing more testing opportunities than the JLPT. The test is particularly popular among Japanese language school students and those needing frequent assessment opportunities.
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JLPT is the most widely recognized Japanese test but only offered twice yearly. NAT-TEST has the same format and is good for more frequent testing.
J-TEST focuses more on practical communication and includes speaking/writing. NAT-TEST matches JLPT format more closely.
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⚡ Quick Facts
- Duration
- 2h 50min
- Cost
- $40 USD
- Validity
- 5 years
- Score Range
- 200-800
- Adaptive
- No
- At Home
- No
📍 Test Centers
200+
in 30+ Countries
- Countries
- 30+
📢 Recent Updates
2024-07-01
2024 Test Schedule Announced
2024-03-15
Test Centers Expanded in Asia