For those who have studied Japanese elsewhere, placement tests are available to find the most suitable course. Please visit the DLLL main office during the counter hours to write the one according to you level. All tests are written only, but you may be asked to speak with one of the instructors for oral fluency. Hiragana and Katakana characters are assumed.
Your Current Level
| Recommended Course | Structure | Vocabulary | Speaking | Writing | Proficiency Test Equivalency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP/JP 2000 6.0 | Simple sentences & some complex sentences | Beginners: 800-1000 words | Basic daily interaction | 150 Kanji | N5 or N4 |
| AP/JP 3000 6.0 | Complex sentence grammar | Lower Intermediate: 1500-1800 words | Intermediate | 450 Kanji | N4 or N3 |
| AP/JP 4000 6.0 | Discourse Grammar | Higher Intermediate: 2200-2500 words | Higher Intermediate or Lower Advanced | Kyouiku Kanji: 881+ | N3 or N2 |
For further information please contact:
Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics
S580 Ross
Phone: 416-736-5016