Classify the levels of the J-CERT exam
| B-Course | A-course |
| Basic JLPT-N5 |
Per-Intermediate JLPT-N4 |
Intermediate JLPT-N3 |
Pre-Advance JLPT-N2 |
Advance JLPT-N1 |
※ The J-CERT exam has been divided into A-course and B-course as; B-course is basic and pre-intermediate levels. A-course is divided into intermediate, pre-advanced and advanced levels. Scope classification level A, B based on test results. Contest consists of 3 parts: (characters, grammar, and vocabulary), Listening and social culture(Reading).
*The annual J-CERT examination is conducted six times a year — in January, March, May, July, September, and November. The (A course) exam is only offered during the July and November sessions, while the (B course) exam is available in all six test sessions.
Comparing the J-CERT exam with the JLPT exam
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