J-Test

The J-Test was introduced in 1991 as a method for the objective measurement of Japanese language proficiency of non-native speakers. Broadly based on the format of a listening test, the exam attempts to gauge practical proficiency in Japanese.
Test times.
The test is held six times a year in January, March, May, July, September and November at sites throughout Japan, People's Republic of China, Republic of China (Taiwan), South Korea, Thailand, Mongolia, Vietnam, Nepal, Indonesia and Philippines.
Format.
J-Test consists of three parts:
Listening Comprehension.
In Listening Comprehension the examiners play an audio clip comprising the following sections:
Reading.
In the Reading section candidates are given different paragraphs to read, about which questions are asked.
Writing.
The Writing section includes questions based on the following template: