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JFT-Basic or JLPT: which one do you actually need?
JFT-Basic is faster and gets you the SSW visa. JLPT is the certificate employers ask for by name. Here is how to tell which one your plan requires.
Read more →JFT-Basic passing score: what 200 points actually means
You need 200 of 250 points to pass JFT-Basic. Here is what that score represents, why there is no section minimum, and how to tell whether you are close.
Read more →JFT-Basic test day: what to expect at the Prometric centre
What happens from arrival to result on JFT-Basic test day, how to manage the single 60-minute clock, and the mistakes that cost people points they had already earned.
Read more →How long does it take to pass JFT-Basic?
Three to six months from a complete beginner, at 8–12 hours a week. Here is what changes that estimate, and how to tell when you are genuinely ready to book.
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