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Prometric begins distribution of Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese(JFT-Basic) in Vietnam
- Aiming to improve convenience for Candidate and contribute to further strengthening the international partnership between Japan and Vietnam -
Prometric Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: James Hagenbuescher), a leading company in Computer Based Testing (CBT) assessment solutions, will begin delivering Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese (JFT-Basic) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam from June 11, 2025, and in Hanoi, Vietnam from June 24, 2025. JFT-Basic measures the Japanese language proficiency required for communication in everyday situations encountered by foreigners coming to Japan for work, and aims to determine whether or not they have "the ability to be able to have daily conversations to a certain extent and not have any problems in daily life." It is also used as a test to measure the level of Japanese language proficiency required to obtain the "Specified Skilled Worker (i)" residence status.
Exam details
Exam Name: Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese for Basic Japanese (abbreviated as JFT-Basic)
Official website: JFT-Basic Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese
Exam distribution start date:
- Ho Chi Minh Test Center: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
-Test Center: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Comment from Mr. Katsuhito Katayama of the Japan Foundation
"From nursing care, construction and agriculture to the convenience stores that we use every day, we now see Vietnamese people working hard all over Japan. I hope that the launch of JFT-Basic will provide a new incentive and motivation to study for those who are aiming to come to Japan."
Comment from James Hagenbuscher, CEO Prometric Japan Co., Ltd.
"The start of test delivery in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi marks a major step in providing a more accessible and convenient testing environment for people in Vietnam. We will always prioritize fairness and convenience for Candidate, and will continue to work to expand our global test delivery network."
Future outlook
Prometric will continue to expand Test Center in Vietnam to improve Candidate convenience and streamline test administration.
About Prometric Japan Co., Ltd.
【Company Profile】
Company name: Prometric Japan Co., Ltd.
Head office location: 5F Ochanomizu Sola City Academia, 4-6 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director: James Hagenbuscher
Business description: Test administration services and related information processing services (CBT, IBT, PBT)
Established: March 1991
Website: https://www.prometric-jp.com/
For inquiries, please visit: https://www.prometric-jp.com/contact/press/
Prometric Japan Co., Ltd. is a leading provider of test delivery and evaluation solutions utilizing IT technology and is the Japanese subsidiary of Prometric in the United States. Trusted by Japanese government agencies, educational institutions, and Test sponsor, which require high security and reliability, the company boasts a large number of deliveries not only in Japan but also from Japan to overseas.
Prometric offers comprehensive, high-quality test development, administration and delivery services through the world's most secure network of test centers in more than 180 countries or through convenient online testing.
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