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BJT score and levels
There is no pass or fail in the BJT. You get a number from 0 to 800 and the level it falls in. Understanding the scale helps you set the right goal.
Levels by score
| Level | Score | In short |
|---|---|---|
| J1+ | 600–800 | Fully able to communicate at work in any situation |
| J1 | 530–599 | Appropriate communication in most business situations |
| J2 | 420–529 | Appropriate communication in a limited range of situations |
| J3 | 320–419 | Some communication in a limited range of situations |
| J4 | 200–319 | Minimal communication in limited situations |
| J5 | 0–199 | Little ability to communicate at work in Japanese |
Why it is not a simple count
The BJT uses item response theory (IRT, 項目反応理論). Each question has its own difficulty; getting a hard question right shows more ability than an easy one. Two people with the same number of correct answers can get different scores, and scores from different sittings sit on the same scale.
Thresholds worth knowing
- 400 and 480: in the Immigration Services Agency points table for the Highly Skilled Professional visa, 400+ gives 10 points and 480+ gives 15 points. Check the current table.
- J2 (420+): a level many job ads ask for. Each company sets its own requirement.
Scores in ViBJT
ViBJT estimates your score with the same kind of IRT approach, but the difficulty of each question is set by ViMai, not taken from the real test. Use it to track your progress.
FAQ
What score is J2?
J2 is 420 to 529. J1 starts at 530 and J1+ at 600.
What is a passing score?
There is none. Companies and procedures set their own required score or level.
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