JFT Test

Learn about the JFT-Basic

Short, practical guides to the JFT-Basic: how the test works, how to book it, the score you need, and practice questions with answers.

• JFT-Basic test format and scoring, explained

  The four JFT-Basic sections, the 60-minute time limit, how the 10–250 score works, what A1, A2.1 and A2.2 mean, results and retakes.

• JFT-Basic or JLPT N4: which one do you need?

  JFT-Basic A2 and JLPT N4 both meet the Japanese requirement for Specified Skilled Worker (i). Compare format, dates, results and retakes.

• How to book the JFT-Basic test

  Create a Prometric ID, choose a test centre and date, pay, and get ready for test day: deadlines, ID rules, no-cancellation policy and retakes.

• 5 JFT-Basic practice questions with answers

  Try five JFT-Basic style questions — vocabulary, kanji reading, expressions and reading — with the answer and why each wrong option is wrong.

• What JFT-Basic score do you need?

  The JFT-Basic levels each residence status asks for: A2 (200+) for Specified Skilled Worker (i), A1 (145+) for Employment for Skill Development, and how to aim safely above the line.