The BJT is a test to measure your proficiency in communicating in the Japanese language required in business settings.

BJT was created in 1996 by JETRO. From 2009, we took over from JETRO and started to place an emphasis on Japanese language ability.

Immigration authorities refer to BJT scores as well as the level achieved on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test when evaluating applications submitted by foreigners entering Japan.
In the "Points-based Preferential Immigration Treatment for Highly Skilled Foreign Professionals" implemented by the Immigration Bureau of Japan, you are eligible for bonus points (15 points) if you have score of 480 points or higher.

［please refer］
Points-based Preferential Immigration Treatment for Highly-Skilled Foreign Professionals
「JETRO」 Open for Professionals

A survey was conducted to see what levels BJT examinees had achieved on the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT).
Please see the BJT website for a graph of the results.
https://www.kanken.or.jp/bjt/english/about/feature.html

The BJT is open to all non-native Japanese speakers.

A large number of companies and schools are using the BJT in a variety of ways. Please see our website for some actual examples.
https://www.kanken.or.jp/bjt/english/voice/

From April 2017, the BJT is offerd as the computer based test(CBT). We use the PearsonVUE's system.

A CBT is conducted entirely on computers at the test site. Test takers will work in individual booths, and will listen to questions on headphones, and submit answers with computers.

Applications can be submitted any time, and the test schedule depends on the test center.
Test takers can find the details on PearsonVUE's website.

The BJT is offered at PearsonVUE's test centers.
Test takers can search for a test site on PearsonVUE's website.

As of April 2017, the test sites are located in 19 cities across Japan. Please check the latest information on the website below.
http://www.pearsonvue.co.jp/Clients/BJT.aspx

You can take the BJT test in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, India, Singapore, America, Mexico, Brazil, France, England, Germany, Italy.

Please see the BJT web site for several sample questions.
https://www.kanken.or.jp/bjt/english/sample/sample01.html

The BJT test scores are calculated through statistical processing of the raw scores based on the item response theory (IRT). The data is processed using a conversion equation that enables the final result to reflect the difficulty of each question instead of simply giving the same score to each correct answer.

We made a "CAN-DO Report," which was developed to help reveal the actual Japanese language ability reflected by the BJT levels. Please refer to https://www.kanken.or.jp/bjt/english/about/evaluation.html
for further information.

The BJT does not use a pass/fail evaluation system . The results are expressed as a score from 0 to 800. Your “level” from J1+ to J5 is designated based on this score.

The BJT takes about 2 hours. There are a total of 80 questions.

The exam fee is ¥7,000 per person.(※Only in Japan)

If you purchase 10 vouchers or more, the number of vouchers will determine your discount.
10-39: 10%
40-99: 15%
100 or more: 30%

* The vouchers are valid for a period of one year from the date of purchase.

The way to apply differs depending on whether you apply for the BJT as an individual or as part of a group.
For more information, please refer to
［Individual applications］ https://www.kanken.or.jp/bjt/english/interior/personal.html
［Group applications］ https://www.kanken.or.jp/bjt/english/interior/group.html

A paper voucher will not be offerd. Instead, test information will be sent by E-mail.
The E-mail will be sent immediately after the application is processed, and will be sent to the E-mail registred in the application. If you do not receive this E-mail, please contact PearsonVUE.

Test takers can change the test site or test date up to 24 hours before the test on the PearsonVUE's website.
※Group applicants should consult with their group leader.

Test takers that paid by credit card, you can cancel your test up to 24 hours before the start of the test and receive a full refund.
If you taking the test with a voucher, there will be no refund, and test will be rescheduled within the time limit.

Yes, we can. Please check the website below for details.
http://www.pearsonvue.co.jp/test-taker/FAQs/Payment.aspx
※Group applicants should consult the designated group leader.

Please bring two forms of ID.(At least one must be photo ID)

15 minutes before the test start.

No, you cannot. You need to be seated in the test room 15 minutes before the test start at the latest. Please arrive at the test site sufficiently in advance.

No, you cannot. Please place such texts in your bag after entering the test room.

No, you cannot. Please turn off your cellphone or smartphone during the test.

No, there is not. If you feel sick or need to use the bathroom, please raise your hand and inform an invigilator.

In Part 1: Listening Comprehension and Part 2: Listening and Reading Comprehension, you have to proceed along with the audio, so you cannot return to a previous question to review or correct it. In Part 3: Reading Comprehension, it is possible to return to and check a previous question if you are within 30 minutes of the time limit.

After the test, you will receive a paper “Score Report” when leaving. Additionally, three days after taking the exam, you can log in to your account on the Pearson VUE online registration site, and print out the Result Certificate at any time.

No, the score certificate never expires.

We cannot issue paper versions of score reports.
Please print your score report yourself by referring to the following settings on your Pearson VUE account’s “My Page.” The recommended printing environment for each browser is as follows:

<For Internet Explorer>
1. Following the instructions on the site below, add the URL “pearsonvue.com” to the list of websites in the compatibility view settings.
https://support.microsoft.com/ja-jp/help/17472/windows-internet-explorer-11-fix-site-display-problems-compatibility-v

<For Google Chrome>
1. Open the grade transcript report page.
2. Select “Print” from the settings on the top right of the screen.
3. Click on “Change” for the print destination option and select “Save as PDF.”

<For Microsoft Edge>
1. Open the grade transcript report page.
2. Click on the settings on the top right of the screen.
3. Make sure that the option for zoom is set to 100% before printing.

<For Safari>
1. Open the grade transcript report page.
2. Click on “File” on the top left of the screen and select “Print” from the dropdown menu.
3. Make sure that the option for scale is set to 100% before printing.

* Please note that the above directions may not be exact because of any changes to the specifications of any of the browsers.

We issue official textbooks. For more information, please refer to https://www.kanken.or.jp/bjt/english/book/