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The summaries below outline how the new JLPT and the old test through 2009 correspond in terms of level, linguistic competence required for each level, test section, test time and score allocation.
Levels
A summary of linguistic competence required for each level
A summary of linguistic competence required for each level (PDF/68KB)
Test sections, test time and range of scores
Test sections, test time and range of scores (PDF/52KB)
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