The JFT-Basic (Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese) checks whether you have the everyday Japanese needed to live and work in Japan — roughly JLPT N4 level. It is one of the accepted language proofs for the Specified Skilled Worker (Tokutei Ginou) visa.
It is computer-based and offered frequently, which suits workers heading for SSW fields like manufacturing, food service and caregiving. Either JFT-Basic or JLPT N4 typically clears the language gate.
≈ JLPT N4 everyday Japanese; a language proof for the SSW visa.
Roughly JLPT N4 — the everyday Japanese needed to live and work in Japan.
It is one of the accepted language proofs for the Specified Skilled Worker (Tokutei Ginou) visa, for fields like manufacturing, food service and caregiving.
Either typically clears the SSW language gate. JFT-Basic is computer-based and offered frequently, which suits workers heading to Japan.
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