G-ken Overview
Individual application
- Test date
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The 14th Test date 2024.1.21（Sun）
The 15th Test is to be scheduled in July 2024
- Application period
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The 14th Test date 2023.9.1（Fri）〜 2023.12.8（Fri）
- Test venue
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online test
(Use your computer / tablet / smartphone connected to the internet)
- Application procedure
- Please read the precautions described on the application process page before you apply
- Delivery of test voucher
- Test voucher will be delivered once we have confirmed the payment of test fee and completion of application process.
Summary of Exam
- Candidate qualification
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Level 4.3.2: Anyone can take an examination.
Level 1: Only 2nd grade holders.
- Fee
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Level 4.3.2: 4,180 JPY (tax included)
Level 1: 6,600 JPY (tax included)
- Application procedure
- Please read the precautions described on the application process page before you apply.
Format
| Level | Format | Time | Contents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 4 | 50 Multiple-Choice Questions | 60Min. |
Official Textbook Level 4 Contents（PDF） |
| Level 3 | 75 Multiple-Choice Questions | 90Min. |
Official Textbook Level 3 Contents（PDF） Level 3 section in the Official Textbook(Please refer to the table of contents and find the signs indicating each level to define the section) |
| Level 2 | 100 Multiple-Choice Questions | 90Min. |
Official Textbook Level 2 Contents（PDF） Level 2 section in the Official Textbook(Please refer to the table of contents and find the signs indicating each level to define the section) |
| Level 1 | 25 multiple choice questions ＋ Writing questions, Practical Skill Test | Multiple-Choice Questions 90Min Essay-based Written Test, Practical skills test 30 min per person |
Official Textbook Official Textbook all sections in the Official Textbook +Supplementary textbook |
Passmark
| Level | Minimum Passing Score | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 4 | overall score 65%(33 points) | ||
| Level 3 | overall score 65%(49 points) / score for each section 50% |
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| Level 2 | overall score 75%(75 points) / score for each section 65% |
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| Level 1 |
80% in both written test(multiple-choice questions, writing, essay) and practical skill test. |
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Test preparation
To become an effective learner, use our Official Textbook to study and do the exercises on each chapter to check your achievements.
Level1/2/3 Official Textbook(\1,833 tax in)
Textbooks can be purchased on this page.
- Cerficate issuance
- All test takers will receive their score report.For successful candidates, certificate will be issued as well. The score report shows the details of your test result such as rank orders and percentage of correct answers in each section, which will tell you the areas of strength and weakness.The certificate can be presented to the companies and schools to verify your qualification.
