

Details of the new test, including comparison with the old test, are explained.

The new test is outlined.

Examples of questions in the new test can be reviewed. Click here for download.
A book combining "New Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Guidebook Executive Summary" and "New Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Sample Questions" with an audio CD of listening questions is available from Bonjinsha. Click here for details.

A guide to 2010 JLPT. A 12-page brochure in Japanese.
What is the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test?(PDF/2MB)
Characteristics of new JLPT(PDF/2.3MB)
Test composition and linguistic competence required for each level(PDF/1.5MB)

A guide to 2010 JLPT. Key revisions, test sections, scoring sections in the test results and criteria for pass and fail are explained. In Japanese and English.

These slides give an overview of the new JLPT.
Key revisions, test sections, scoring sections in the test results and criteria for pass and fail are explained. In addition, each slide comes with a note giving further details.
The content is virtually the same as the above brochure. When a test briefing is conducted, the brochure may be printed out for distribution to participants.
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