Placement Test Information

Duration and format of test

  • Elementary 2 placement test (written) - 30 minutes
  • Elementary 3 to Intermediate 4 placement test (written) - 45 minutes
  • Pre-Advanced to Business Japanese placement test (oral) - 10 to 15 minutes

How do I schedule for a placement test at Bunka?

  • For written placement test, no appointment required. You may drop by at Bunka on
    • weekdays from 10 AM to 5 PM or - No placement test on weekdays during this period.
    • weekends: Please drop us an email at course@bunkalang.com to inquire.
  • For Pre-Advanced to Business Japanese placement test, please email us at course@bunkalang.com
  • Placement test result are only valid for one to three months.
  • If you are keen to join a class that is commencing in a week's time, please note that it would be recommended to take the placement test utmost 9 days before the start date of the class or earlier, and the slots are on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • If you are not sure of what level to apply for, please refer to this link

Placement Test


  • For PA2 and above, please email us at course@bunkalang.com
  • If you are not sure of what level to apply for, please refer to this link
  • Placement test results are only valid for one month.