Japanese Information
What are various exams to measure my Japanese ability?
There are exams as JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test,) to measure your Japanese Language Proficiency and JETRO (Business examination) to measure your business proficiency. (for details of refer related questions)
There are exams as JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test,) to measure your Japanese Language Proficiency and JETRO (Business examination) to measure your business proficiency. (for details of refer related questions)
When are the exams conducted for JLPT and JETRO?
JLPT exams are conducted by the Japan Foundation twice every year. See the revised JLPT norms. JETRO or BJT exams are conducted twice a year i.e. on the second last Sunday of June and November. Results are announced in the mid August and January.
JLPT exams are conducted by the Japan Foundation twice every year. See the revised JLPT norms. JETRO or BJT exams are conducted twice a year i.e. on the second last Sunday of June and November. Results are announced in the mid August and January.
What is JLPT?
Japanese Language Proficiency Test is a test of Japanese ability for non-native students of Japanese. It focuses on reading ability, vocabulary, listening, kanji, and grammar. JLPT Courses are recognized by the Japan Foundation, and follow a specified prescribed syllabus.
Japanese Language Proficiency Test, JLPT Levels N5, N4 (for beginners) & N3 (Intermediate Level) are available for distance / online learning.
Japanese Language Proficiency Test is a test of Japanese ability for non-native students of Japanese. It focuses on reading ability, vocabulary, listening, kanji, and grammar. JLPT Courses are recognized by the Japan Foundation, and follow a specified prescribed syllabus.
Japanese Language Proficiency Test, JLPT Levels N5, N4 (for beginners) & N3 (Intermediate Level) are available for distance / online learning.
What is JETRO?
JETRO, or the Japan External Trade Organization, is a government-related organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. Originally established in 1958 to promote Japanese exports abroad, JETRO’s core focus in the 21st century has shifted toward promoting foreign direct investment into Japan and helping small to medium size Japanese firms maximize their global export potential.
JETRO, or the Japan External Trade Organization, is a government-related organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. Originally established in 1958 to promote Japanese exports abroad, JETRO’s core focus in the 21st century has shifted toward promoting foreign direct investment into Japan and helping small to medium size Japanese firms maximize their global export potential.
Name Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
Authorizing law: Japan External Trade Organization Incorporated Administrative Agency Act ( December 13, 2002 , Law No. 172)
Established October 1, 2003
Representative Osamu Watanabe, Chairman
Address: Ark Mori Building , 6F 12-32, Akasaka 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6006 Japan
Tel: +81-3-3582-5511
Offices Domestic: JETRO Headquarters Tokyo , JETRO Osaka , Institute of Developing
Economies and 36 regional offices
Overseas: 73 offices (55 countries)
Employees Approx. 1,660 (840 domestic & 820 overseas)
Capital 104.4 billion yen
Budget 42.1 billion yen (fiscal 2004)
Authorizing law: Japan External Trade Organization Incorporated Administrative Agency Act ( December 13, 2002 , Law No. 172)
Established October 1, 2003
Representative Osamu Watanabe, Chairman
Address: Ark Mori Building , 6F 12-32, Akasaka 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-6006 Japan
Tel: +81-3-3582-5511
Offices Domestic: JETRO Headquarters Tokyo , JETRO Osaka , Institute of Developing
Economies and 36 regional offices
Overseas: 73 offices (55 countries)
Employees Approx. 1,660 (840 domestic & 820 overseas)
Capital 104.4 billion yen
Budget 42.1 billion yen (fiscal 2004)
Activities of JETRO?
Promoting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Japan
Helping Foreign Firms Enter the Japanese Market
Facilitating Economic Growth in Developing Countries
Cooperating in Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)
Assisting Japan ‘s Smaller Firms
Supporting the Economic Revitalization of Japan ‘s Regions
Supplying Japan with Foreign Economic Information
Supporting Japanese Business Overseas
Researching Developing Economies (IDE)
Promoting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Japan
Helping Foreign Firms Enter the Japanese Market
Facilitating Economic Growth in Developing Countries
Cooperating in Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)
Assisting Japan ‘s Smaller Firms
Supporting the Economic Revitalization of Japan ‘s Regions
Supplying Japan with Foreign Economic Information
Supporting Japanese Business Overseas
Researching Developing Economies (IDE)
Where can I get more information about JETRO business examination?
| City | Jetro Office in chargeTest Center(cosponsor/test site) | Tel | Fax |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUMBAI | JETRO MUMBAI 95, Maker Chambers VI, 9th Floor Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021, INDIA. | 91-22-2202834291 -22-22842330 | 91-22-22048507 |
| Indian Merchants' Chamber Commercial ExaminationDepartment IMC Bldg.Indian Merchants'Chamber MargChurchgate, P.B.No.11211 Mumbai 400 020, INDIA. | 91-22-22046633 (Ext:133,134) | 91-22-22048508 91-22-22838281 | |
| BANGALORE | JETRO BANGALORE Office No.407,408, Prestige Meridian II, No.30 M.G.Road, Bangalore 560001. | 91-80-4113-8168 | 91-80-4113-8169 |
| Indian Merchants' Chamber Bangalore Chamber of Industry & Commerce Sheriff Chambers, 3rd Floor, 14 Cunningham Rd., Bangalore-560 052. | 91-80-22286080-82 | 91-80-22251475 | |
| NEW DELHI | JETRO NEW DELHI 4th Floor, Eros Corporate Tower, Nehru Place New Delhi -110019, INDIA. | 91-11-4168-3006 | 91-11-4168-3003 |
| PHD Chamber ofCommerce & Industry PHD House,4/2,Siri Institutional Area August Kranti Marg New Delhi-110016. | 91-11-268638-01-04 | 91-11-26863135 /26568392 |
What BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test (Former JETRO Test)?
The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is a government-affiliated organization established in 1959 to provide all-round support for the development of Japanese trade. As part of its activities, it runs the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test (“BJT”) to promote the inflow of skilled human resources from overseas. The BJT is presently run in cooperation with the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (which run the Japanese Language Proficiency Test) and the National Institute for Japanese Language, and is supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Agency for Cultural Affairs, and Japanese business community.
The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is a government-affiliated organization established in 1959 to provide all-round support for the development of Japanese trade. As part of its activities, it runs the BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test (“BJT”) to promote the inflow of skilled human resources from overseas. The BJT is presently run in cooperation with the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (which run the Japanese Language Proficiency Test) and the National Institute for Japanese Language, and is supported by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Agency for Cultural Affairs, and Japanese business community.
Purpose
The BJT is designed to objectively measure and evaluate one’s proficiency in using the Japanese language for communication involving a variety of situations and circumstances, targeting non-native speakers engaged primarily in business.
The BJT is designed to objectively measure and evaluate one’s proficiency in using the Japanese language for communication involving a variety of situations and circumstances, targeting non-native speakers engaged primarily in business.
Features
Actual business situations are reflected, as realistically as possible, in the test.
Actual business situations are reflected, as realistically as possible, in the test.
The test gives priority to measuring and evaluating one’s ability to understand and communicate in Japanese encountered in business situations, rather than simply measuring one’s knowledge of vocabulary, grammar and business.
The test has two parts, 1) a listening and reading test (the JLRT) to measure and evaluate comprehension and 2) an oral communication test (the JOCT) to measure and evaluate communication