JLPT in Charts

Countries/areas where JLPT is administered (2009 second [December] test figures)The JLPT can be taken at various locations around the world.Japan: 33 prefectures Overseas: 173 cities in 53 countries/areas Changes in number of examinees (1984-2009)The number of examinees has been increased dramatically along with an increase in the number of Japanese learners.Changes in registrants and examinees (PDF/81KB) "Survey of Overseas Japanese-Language Educational Organizations" conducted by the Japan Foundation shows that the number of Japanese learners overseas has increased from 580,000 in 1984 to 3,650,000 in 2009. The JLPT has been offered twice a year since 2009. Attributes of applicantsJLPT applicants...

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Should a STRINGENT IQ test be imposed in order to acquire a driving License?

With the coming of major festive seasons like Hari Raya and Chinese New Year especially in Malaysia, it is usual here that people associated it with higher rate of road accidents. Plus, with availability of affordable vehicles in the market nowadays, the roads are seriously being bombarded with cars/MPVs/SUVs and whatever you want to call them. With more affordable societies, not only working adults have possession of cars, but even a large number of university undergrad students have possession on them nowadays. This trend is somewhat true if you really observe. i.e: There were not many students driving to class when I was in my first year of study. But, suddenly when I was in my third year, parking space issues started to occur. When I was...

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