Taking the Nursing Care JLCT Test
This test measures communication skills in the nursing care field in three sections:
Listening Comprehension
Characters, Vocabulary
Conversations and Expressions, Reading Comprehension
Listening Comprehension
Characters, Vocabulary
Conversations and Expressions, Reading Comprehension
Test Fee
Test Fee(In Japan)：8,800YEN(tax incl.)
Test Fee(Outside Japan)：Varies by Test Country. Please click here to check the respective test fee.
Test Sections, Test Time, and Pont Distribution
There are no levels.
Consists of 3 sections:
Listening Comprehension
Characters, Vocabulary
Conversations and Expression, Reading Comprehension
| Test Section | Test Time | Numbers of Qeustion | Point Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening Comprehension | 40min. | 20 | 25 |
| Characters, Vocabulary | 30min. | 20 | 25 |
| Conversations and Expressions, Reading Comprehension | 70min. | 40 | 50 |
Pass/Fail criteria
The following two conditions must be met to pass the exam.
- Total score must be 55 points or higher.
- A minimum of 31% of correct answers is required in each section.
Certificate Issuance
Successful examinees will receive a certificate that lists their scores for each section.
Unsuccessful examinees will not receive a certificate.
