TOKYO, Oct 07 (News On Japan) –
The English Language Proficiency Test, often called “Eiken,” can be introducing of a brand new stage for the primary time in 31 years, with the purpose of implementing it from 2025.
Currently, Eiken has seven ranges starting from Grade 5 to Grade 1, with Grade Pre-2 thought-about equal to the primary yr of highschool and Grade 2 equal to highschool commencement.
Last week, the Eiken Foundation of Japan introduced, “We will introduce a new ‘level’ between Grade Pre-2 and Grade 2.”
The affiliation says there’s a excessive barrier between the 2 grades, taking two years to move from the pre-2nd grade to the 2nd grade. Therefore, the affiliation determined to create a brand new ‘Kyu’ within the hope of filling that hole and rising the motivation of check takers.
What will this new stage be known as, and what sensible stage of English proficiency can one obtain by passing it?
Website: Eiken Foundation of Japan
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