The TOPJ exam is widely recognised worldwide for Japanese proficiency — designed to assess language skills of non-native speakers, regardless of nationality or background.
日本語能力評価試験 · Test of Proficiency in Japanese
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Why TOPJ
Characteristics of TOPJ
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Held 6 Times a Year
TOPJ is held six times a year for beginner and intermediate, and four times for advanced. Regular testing helps you set clear goals and stay motivated throughout your Japanese learning journey.
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Focus on Practicality & Communication
Many questions relate directly to Japanese culture and daily life. TOPJ emphasises listening skills essential for real-world communication and living confidently in Japan.
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Fast Results Announcement
Results are published on our website within two weeks of the exam date — fast enough to use as supporting documents for student visa applications and other official purposes.
2026 Calendar
Exam Schedule Overview
| Exam Date | Application Deadline | Level | Venue |
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| 1st — 18 Jan 2026 | 25 Dec 2025 | Basic Intermediate | Asian University of Bangladesh |
| 2nd — 8 Mar 2026 | 13 Feb 2026 | Basic Intermediate | Asian University of Bangladesh |
| 3rd — 26 May 2026 | 17 Apr 2026 | Basic Intermediate Advanced | Asian University of Bangladesh |
| 4th — 12 Jul 2026 | 19 Jun 2026 | Basic Intermediate | Asian University of Bangladesh |
| 5th — 13 Sep 2026 | 21 Aug 2026 | Basic Intermediate | Asian University of Bangladesh |
| 6th — 1 Nov 2026 | 9 Oct 2026 | Basic Intermediate Advanced | Asian University of Bangladesh |
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Structure
Exam Time & Scoring Chart
| Examination | Scoring | Total | Time | Total | |
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| Listening | Part 1 | 225 pts | 500 pts | 35 min | Primary / Intermediate 90 min |
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| Language Knowledge | Part 4 | 275 pts | Primary / Intermediate 55 min | ||
| Reading | Part 5 | N/A | N/A | ||
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Proficiency
Achievement Level
| Category | TOPJ | JLPT | CEFR | Score | Achievement Description |
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| Advanced | A | - | C2 | 350+ | Reads newspapers and research papers with full comprehension. Can lead meetings and create specialised documents in Japanese. |
| B | N1 | C1 | 270+ | Discusses at native speaker level in business settings; can succeed as a foreign leader in a Japanese company. | |
| C | N1 | C1 | 270+ | Reads novels and editorials; presents, handles calls, sends polished business communications. | |
| Intermediate | A | N2 | B2 | 240+ | Understands magazines, signs, and newspaper topics. Can arrange meetings and write simple reports in Japanese. |
| B | N2 | B2 | 240+ | Understands magazines, signs, and newspaper topics. Can arrange meetings and write simple reports in Japanese. | |
| C | N3 | B1 | 180+ | Understands manga and magazines; communicates opinions clearly without misunderstanding. | |
| Primary | A4 | N4 | A2 | — | Reads simple books for foreigners; understands slow conversation; can express thoughts with time. |
| A5 | N5 | A1 | — | Writes hiragana, katakana, and basic kanji accurately; understands frequently used daily phrases. | |
| B | — | — | — | Can introduce themselves and communicate with short phrases; ~400 vocabulary words. | |
| C | — | — | — | Can greet in Japanese and line up simple words; ~300 vocabulary words. |
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Recognition
Certification Ability
| Category | Grade | Certification Ability |
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| Advanced | A |
Sufficient ability to gain employment in a Japanese company.
e.g. Entrance to a famous private D university; decisions at leading Japanese firms.
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Ability to pass famous national and public universities from home country directly.
e.g. National K university; JASSO scholarship (EJU Japanese 338 score level).
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Ability to pass a local national and public university.
e.g. Famous national Y university in the Kanto area.
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| Intermediate | A |
Ability to pass famous private universities such as W university in Kanto (English-based exam).
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Ability to pass mid-sized private universities.
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Ability to pass private university or a college preparatory one-year course.
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| Primary | A4 |
Can read and communicate in daily life without issue; meets basic entry criteria.
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| A5 |
Can read and communicate in daily life without issue; meets basic entry criteria.
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| B |
Can lead a basic daily life using simple Japanese.
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| C |
Can communicate with set phrases in everyday situations.
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