“CJL Level Check Test” is a web-based test that is used to determine your Japanese proficiency level (according to Waseda’s standard). Japanese Language courses are categorized by levels. Please choose your courses based on your test score.
*Your CJL Level Check Test score reflects your Japanese Level as determined by Waseda’standards, and resulting score cannot be compared with those of other universities/schools or with other test.
Waseda University offers the following two types of Japanese level check tests.
①CJL Level Check Test_Grammar & Vocabulary
This test is designed to measure your grammar and vocabulary skills.
②CJL Level check test_ KANJI
This test is designed to measure your kanji skill.
*If you are going to register for the following Kanji Course, you are supposed to take the ②CJL Level Check Test _KANJI. (If you do not take Kanji courses below, you do not need to take this test.)
・漢字(非漢字系)1/Kanji (For Nonnative Kanji Learners) 1
・漢字(非漢字系)2/Kanji (For Nonnative Kanji Learners) 2
・漢字(漢字系)2/Kanji (For Native Kanji Learners) 2
・漢字3/Kanji 3
・漢字4/Kanji 4
・漢字5/Kanji 5
Please read this guide carefully to find out how to take the test.
CJL Level Check Test Guide
【Link for Application Form】Here
【Application Period】March 3rd (Mon.) ~ April 19th(Fri.), 2025
*You can take both tests ① and ② with the ID and Password issued.
*An e-mail whose title is “Your CJL Level Check Test ID & Password” will be sent to your e-mail address after approval.
【Link for test page】Here
【Test Period】March 3rd(Mon.)~ April 19th(Sat.), 2025
【Available Time】6:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m.(Unavailable from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. due to system maintenance time.)
★Important★
*You can take this test with your “Computer”. You CANNOT take this test with devices such as smart phone or tablet.
*Please use “Edge” or “Firefox” and access the test system. If you access the website from other browsers, the login screen may not be displayed.
*Your test score is displayed on the screen after you finish the test. (Downloadable as PDF data) If you forget to check your score, you can do so by re-logging into the test-taking page.
These tests are only for the SILS students who would like to certify their Japanese level as level 7 in order to be exempt from taking Japanese language courses.
According to SILS requirement, if students want to certify their Japanese level as level 7 in order to be exempt from Japanese course registration, they are supposed to get not only a level 7 result of “CJL Level Check Test_Grammar & Vocabulary” but also pass the “Listening Test and Reading Test”.
*Please note that the results of CJL Level Check Test_Kanji are not included in the exemption requirements.
【Link for Application Form】Here
【Application Period】March 3rd(Mon.)~ April 19th(Sat.), 2025
*An e-mail whose title is “聴解・読解テスト ID & Password” will be sent to your e-mail address after approval.
【Link for test page】Here
【Test Period】March 3rd(Mon.)~ April 19th(Sat.), 2025
【Available Time】6:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.( Unavailable from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. due to system maintenance time.)
★Important★
*You can take this test with your “Computer”. You CANNOT take this test with devices such as smart phone or tablet.
*Please use “Edge” or “Firefox” to access the login page. If you access the website from other browsers, the login screen may not be displayed.
*Your test score is displayed on the screen after you finish the test. (Downloadable as PDF data) If you forget to check your score, you can do so by re-logging into the test-taking page.