The NEW Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) starting 2010
AIMS of the NEW Test:
The intent is to produce a test that measures communicative competence in accomplishment of tasks. Ofcourse, linguistic knowledge that provides the basis for communicative competence are not fogotten. The test is aimed to reflect the situation in which the test taker will be using the language in the actual life.
Level & Test Sections:
In the past there have been requests for revisions to address the fact that the examinees who have passed the Level 3 test often have trouble passing Level 2 test because of the large gap in those two levels, as well as to address the need to measure abilities more advanced than those targeted by the current Level 1 test. In fact, advances in Japanese language education and societal changes have produced a more diverse range of needs among examiness than existed when the test was introduced. To better address such needs, the test levels will be revised and a 5-level format will be established to replace the current 4-level format.
The existing test incorporates 4 levels, or kyu: 1-kyu(Level 1), 2-kyu(Level 2), 3-kyu (Level 3) and 4-kyu (level 4), in descending order.
The NEW test will have 5 levels:
N1- Approximately the same passing level as the existing Level 1 test, but designed to enable slightly more advanced abilities to be measured as well.
N2- Approximately the same passing level as the existing Level 2 test.
N3- Positioned at a level bridging existing Level 2 and Level 3 tests.
N4- Approximately the same passing level as the existing Level 3 test.
N5- Approximately the same level as the existing Level 4 test.
("N" may stand for both "NEW" and "Nihongo".)
There will be a Reading Test (yomu shiken) and a Listening Test (kiku shiken). The former will incorporate the Writing-Vocabulary and Reading-Grammar sections of the existing tests, while the latter will take the place of the Listening section of the existing tests.
taken from: www.jlpt.jp/e/info/index.html
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The Philippine Institute of Japanese Language and Culture
INTENSIVE NIHONGO COURSE 1
1. Objectives
(a) To lay a solid foundation for the future study of Nihongo.
(b) To pass the N3 level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test
2. Duration & Class Hours
March 8 to July 9, 2010
Monday ~ Friday : 9:30 - 12:30 PM (Classes)
12:30 - 2:00 (Lunch & nap break)
2:00 - 4:00 PM (Classes)
* Total class hours: approximately 400 hours
3. Venue
The Philippine Institute of Japanese Language & Culture (PIJLC)
MANILA: 2nd Floor Philippines-Japan Friendship Center ;
825 Ricardo Papa St., Sampaloc (Morayta) Manila
(02) 735-3179
MAKATI: 3rd Floor Dominion Building, 833 A. Arnaiz Ave., Makati City
(02) 892-4916
4. Tuition Fee
Php 52,000 (for the entire course- inclusive of materials)
Additional Php 20,000 for Non-Filipinos
5. Number of Students
A minimum of eight (8) and maximum of twelve (12)
6. Qualifications
To pass a written test (February 2010) equivalent to N5 (4-kyu) level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test of the Japan Foundation; and to pass an oral interview both in Japanese and in English/ Filipino.
7. Documents to be submitted:
(a) PIJLC Application form with 1x1 picture attached.
(b) Resume or Curriculum Vitae with 2x2 picture attached
(c) Copy of High School or College Diploma
(d) High School or College Transcript of Records
8. Interview & Entrance Exam
Date / Time: February 26 (FRI) 10:00 A.M. or March 3 (WED) 2:00 P.M.
Venue: Nihongo Center- Manila Campus
9. Tuition Rebates
The top three students who get a grade point average of 90 or above for the coursewill be given a tuition rebate as follows:
Final Grade for the Course - Amount of Rebate
1st Placer who gets 90% or above P 25,000
2nd Placer who gets 90% or above 20,000
3rd Placer who gets 90% or above 15,000
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