NAT Training in Nepal

The Japanese Language NAT-TEST, is an examination that measures the Japanese language ability of students who are not native Japanese speakers. The tests are separated by difficulty (five levels) and general ability is measured in three categories: Grammar/Vocabulary, Listening and Reading Comprehension. The format of the exam and the types of questions are equivalent to those that appear on the Japanese Language Ability Test (JLPT). It is held 6 times a year and conducted my MBS COMPANY, Nepal. It has also 5 levels same as JLPT. N5 is the easiest one whereas N1 is the most difficult level.

TEST SCHEDULES OF NAT IN NEPAL:

NAT is regulated by MBS Nepal and is held six times a year:

February April June

August October December

NAT MBS NEPAL Educational Consultancy

Address: Chabahil-7, Chabahil Metropolitan City, Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: 01-4482809, 01-2239657
Email: nattestkathmandu@gmail.com
info@mbsnepal.com.npest

TEST SCHEDULES of 2019 A.D.

Test Month	Test Date	Application Deadline	Available Level
February	17^th February	18^th January	1Q,2Q,3Q,4Q,5Q
April	7^th April	8^th March	2Q,3Q,4Q,5Q
June	16^th June	17^th May	1Q,2Q,3Q,4Q,5Q
August	25^th August	26^th July	2Q,3Q,4Q,5Q
October	20^th October	20^th September	1Q,2Q,3Q,4Q,5Q
December	8^th December	8^th November	2Q,3Q,4Q,5Q

The Three Sections of the Exam

The exact organization and content of the exam differ slightly for each level, however, a basic guide to the content on the NAT-TEST is as follows:

Language Knowledge (reading and vocabulary)

Level 1: 1Q      Kanji reading, contextual comprehension, synonyms, usage
Level 2: 2Q      Kanji reading, orthography, word formation, contextual comprehension, synonyms, usage
Level 3: 3Q      Kanji reading, expressions, contextual comprehension, synonyms, usage
Level 4: 4Q      Kanji reading, orthography, contextual comprehension, synonyms, usage
Level 5: 5Q      Kanji reading, orthography, contextual comprehension

Language Knowledge (grammar, reading comprehension)

Level 1: 1Q      Grammar – Conjugation, sentence composition, grammar in compositions
Reading Comprehension: Understanding content (short and medium-form writings), integrated comprehension, thematic comprehension, information retrieval
Level 2: 2Q      Grammar – Conjugation, sentence composition, grammar in compositions
Reading Comprehension: Understanding content (short and medium-form writings), integrated comprehension, thematic comprehension, information retrieval
Level 3: 3Q      Grammar – Conjugation, sentence composition, grammar in compositions
Reading Comprehension: Understanding content (short, medium and long-form writings), information retrieval
Level 4: 4Q      Grammar – Conjugation, sentence composition, grammar in compositions
Reading Comprehension: Understanding content (short and medium-form writings), information retrieval
Level 5: 5Q      Grammar – Conjugation, sentence composition, grammar in compositions
Reading Comprehension: Understanding content (short and medium-form writings), information retrieval

Listening Comprehension

Level 1: 1Q      Task-based comprehension, comprehension of key points, understanding a synopsis, quick responses, integrated comprehension
Level 2: 2Q      Task-based comprehension, comprehension of key points, understanding a synopsis, quick responses, integrated comprehension
Level 3: 3Q      Task-based comprehension, comprehension of key points, understanding a synopsis, expressions used in speech, quick responses
Level 4: 4Q      Task-based comprehension, comprehension of key points, expressions used in speech, quick responses
Level 5: 5Q      Task-based comprehension, comprehension of key points, expressions used in speech, quick responses

Test Times and Scoring

Level	Section	Time	Total Question	Maximum Score
1/1Q	Language Knowledge (reading grammar vocabulary) Listening Comprehension	Reading Comprehension: 110 mins Listening Comprehension: 60 mins	Reading: 71 Questions/ 120 points	180 points
2/2Q	Language Knowledge (reading grammar vocabulary) Listening Comprehension	Reading Comprehension: 105 mins Listening Comprehension: 50 mins	Reading: 75 questions/ 120 points Listening: 32 questions/ 60 points	180 points
3/3Q	Language Knowledge （grammar, vocabulary） Language Knowledge (grammar） Reading Comprehension Listening Comprehension	Grammar, Vocabulary:30 min Grammar ( Reading Comprehension): 70 mins Listening Comprehension: 40 mins	Grammar, Vocabulary: 35 questions/60 points Grammar ( Reading Comprehension ) : 39 questions/ 60 points Listening: 28 questions/ 60 points	180 points
4/4Q	Language Knowledge （grammar, vocabulary） Language Knowledge （grammar）Reading Comprehension Listening Comprehension	Grammar, Vocabulary: 30 min Grammar ( Reading Comprehension): 60 mins Listening Comprehension: 36 mins	Grammar, Vocabulary: 35 questions/ 60 points Grammar ( Reading Comprehension) : 35 questions/ 60 points Listening Comprehension: 28 questions/ 60 points	180 points
4/5Q	Language Knowledge （grammar, vocabulary） Language Knowledge （grammar）Reading Comprehension Listening Comprehension	Grammar, Vocabulary: 25 min Grammar ( Reading Comprehension): 50 mins Listening Comprehension: 30 mins	Grammar, Vocabulary: 35 questions/ 60 points Grammar ( Reading Comprehension) : 32 questions/ 60 points Listening Comprehension: 24 questions/ 60 points	180 points

The exact time allotted for the listening section may differ slightly based on the length of the recordings.