The exam, the 8th of its kind, organized by the Association for the Promotion and Exchange of Languages of Southeast Asian Countries in Japan, took place on June 15 at the Japan College of Foreign Languages in Tokyo. It featured six levels, from the introductory Pre-Level 6 up to Level 1.

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The Vietnamese language proficiency exam sees a record number of candidates.

This year, 917 entries were received from participants aged 8 to 84, representing 40 of Japan’s 46 prefectures. Pre-Level 6 and Level 5 attracted the most candidates, with 229 and 214 respectively. Notably, Level 1 debuted with 41 candidates.

According to the organizers, the exam’s pass rate has steadily improved over the years, rising from 16.7% in its first edition to over 52.6% in 2024.

Candidates included students, interpreters, and professionals working with the Vietnamese language, as well as individuals with personal ties with or interest in Vietnam. Some flew from as far as Hokkaido and Okinawa, while others returned from Vietnam to take part in the exam.

The association plans to continue organizing the annual test to help standardize and promote Vietnamese language education in Japan. The only interruption occurred in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Source: VNA