If you have some experience with Japanese Language or have taken classes outside of the JCCC, you can use these self-assessment tests to determine which level would be appropriate.
If a test is too challenging, try the test a level below. If it is too easy, try the test a level above.
See the class schedule and more detail information from here.
JCCC membership is required. The membership can be purchased on the same ticket if you are not already a member.
Starting Spring 2026
Important Registration and Level Placement Policy – Please Read Carefully
- Students are encouraged to carefully review course descriptions, prerequisites, and assessment results prior to completing registration.
- The Japanese Language program has required prerequisites. Students are fully responsible for selecting a level that meets these requirements at the time of enrollment.
- To support accurate placement, assessment tests are provided on the Japanese Language class webpage (button above) and are strongly recommended before registering.
- All registrations are final. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Requests for level changes (within the first week only), must be submitted to registration@jccc.on.ca in writing by the participant. Any changes are subject to availability and will require re-registration by the participant in the correct level. All changes are subject to an administrative fee of $50 + tax.
- By registering, students confirm that they have reviewed and accepted these terms and policies.
Registration for Winter 2026:
| Level | Pre-Requisite | Self-Assessment Test Level | Registration |
| Introductory | Studying Japanese for the first time | Not applicable |
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| Beginner 1 | Read 46 Hiragana letters | Not applicable |
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| Beginner 2 |
Read 46 Katakana letters |
Beg 2 |
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| Beginner 3 | Recommended Beg. 2 (or Beg II - part 2) |
Beg 3 | |
| Intermediate 1 | Recommended Beg. 3 (or Beg III - part 2) |
Int 1 |
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| Intermediate 2 | Recommended Intermediate 1 | Int 2 | |
| Intermediate 3 | Recommended Intermediate 2 | Int 3 | |
| Advance 1 | Recommended Intermediate 3 | Adv 1 |
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| Advance 2 | Recommended Advance 1 | Adv 2 | |
| Advance 3 | Recommended Advance 2 | Adv 3 |