FIB Unpad Strengthens Japanese Language Competency with NAT-TEST: Your Pathway to Global Opportunities

FIB Unpad Strengthens Japanese Language Competency with NAT-TEST: Your Pathway to Global Opportunities

Ilmu Budaya / September 15, 2025

Jatinangor, West Java — Universitas Padjadjaran, through its Language Center (Pusat Bahasa, Faculty of Cultural Sciences), is pleased to announce the availability of the NAT-TEST, a Japanese language proficiency examination officially endorsed by Senmon Kyouiku Publishing Co., Ltd., Japan. This examination provides an excellent opportunity for students, professionals, and language enthusiasts to validate their Japanese language skills and enhance their international mobility. 

What NAT-TEST Offers

The NAT-TEST evaluates three fundamental skills: Grammar/Vocabulary, Listening, and Reading Comprehension, mirroring the format and difficulty level of the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT). 

There are five tiers — Level 5 (easiest) through Level 1 (most advanced). Levels 1 and 2 assess Reading and Listening abilities. Levels 3, 4, and 5 consist of three sections: Vocabulary, Grammar/Reading, and Listening. The examination is administered six times annually at Unpad’s Jatinangor campus. 

Who Benefits, and Why Take It

  • Those seeking employment with Japanese companies in Indonesia or abroad can demonstrate proficiency in the Japanese language.
  • Students preparing to study in Japan can use NAT-TEST results to support visa applications and university acceptance procedures. 
  • Anyone looking to improve their Japanese language skills and gain official recognition will find this test valuable.

Registration Details & Important Dates

  • Fee: Rp 555,000 (tax included). 
  • To register, participants fill out the online registration form and submit a valid photo; after verification, a payment confirmation will secure a test participant number. 
  • Upcoming registration deadlines and corresponding test dates at Unpad are:
    • 13 July 2025 → Test on 13 July 2025
    • 15 August 2025 → Test on 14 September 2025 
    • 17 October 2025 → Test on 16 November 2025
  • On-the-day registration is also permitted starting at 8 a.m. for suitable photo & identity card holders. 

Contact & Venue

  • Location: Pusat Bahasa, FIB Unpad, Kampus Jatinangor, Jl. Ir. Soekarno KM. 21, Sumedang, West Java. 
  • Contact Person: +62 822-9853-3037 (Phone/WhatsApp); Email: nattestbandung@gmail.com 

Universitas Padjadjaran advocates for any individuals seeking to enhance their Japanese language proficiency and certification to consider registering for the NAT-TEST. Participation not only confers a prestigious credential but also opens avenues to expanded academic, professional, and cultural opportunities. Unpad continues to uphold its commitment to delivering superior language services that support learners in succeeding within a globally interconnected environment.