The listening tests begin with a brief introduction in Japanese.
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2009-2 (Fall Session 2009)
First Stage
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| Grade 5 | Download Test Booklet | Download Audio | It look's like you don't have Adobe Flash Player installed. Get it now. |
Answer Keys
| Grade 1 | Download Answer Key |
| Grade Pre-1 | Download Answer Key |
| Grade 2 | Download Answer Key |
| Grade Pre-2 | Download Answer Key |
| Grade 3 | Download Answer Key |
| Grade 4 | Download Answer Key |
| Grade 5 | Download Answer Key |
Listening Scripts
| Grade 1 | Download Listening Script |
| Grade Pre-1 | Download Listening Script |
| Grade 2 | Download Listening Script |
| Grade Pre-2 | Download Listening Script |
| Grade 3 | Download Listening Script |
| Grade 4 | Download Listening Script |
| Grade 5 | Download Listening Script |
Second-stage (speaking test) materials are not disclosed; the following are samples from earlier administrations. Visit the individual grade pages for details about interview tasks and process.
Second Stage
| Grade 1 | Download Interview Topic Card |
| Grade Pre-1 | Download Interview Topic Card |
| Grade 2 | Download Interview Topic Card |
| Grade Pre-2 | Download Interview Topic Card |
| Grade 3 | Download Interview Topic Card |
2009-3 (Winter Session 2010)
The listening tests begin with a brief introduction in Japanese.
First Stage
| Grade 1 | Download Test Booklet | Download Audio | It look's like you don't have Adobe Flash Player installed. Get it now. |
| Grade Pre-1 | Download Test Booklet | Download Audio | It look's like you don't have Adobe Flash Player installed. Get it now. |
| Grade 2 | Download Test Booklet | Download Audio | It look's like you don't have Adobe Flash Player installed. Get it now. |
| Grade Pre-2 | Download Test Booklet | Download Audio | It look's like you don't have Adobe Flash Player installed. Get it now. |
| Grade 3 | Download Test Booklet | Download Audio | It look's like you don't have Adobe Flash Player installed. Get it now. |
| Grade 4 | Download Test Booklet | Download Audio | It look's like you don't have Adobe Flash Player installed. Get it now. |
| Grade 5 | Download Test Booklet | Download Audio | It look's like you don't have Adobe Flash Player installed. Get it now. |
Answer Keys
| Grade 1 | Download Answer Key |
| Grade Pre-1 | Download Answer Key |
| Grade 2 | Download Answer Key |
| Grade Pre-2 | Download Answer Key |
| Grade 3 | Download Answer Key |
| Grade 4 | Download Answer Key |
| Grade 5 | Download Answer Key |
Listening Scripts
| Grade 1 | Download Listening Script |
| Grade Pre-1 | Download Listening Script |
| Grade 2 | Download Listening Script |
| Grade Pre-2 | Download Listening Script |
| Grade 3 | Download Listening Script |
| Grade 4 | Download Listening Script |
| Grade 5 | Download Listening Script |
Second-stage (speaking test) materials are not disclosed; the following are samples from earlier administrations. Visit the individual grade pages for details about interview tasks and process.
Second Stage
| Grade 1 | Download Interview Topic Card |
| Grade Pre-1 | Download Interview Topic Card |
| Grade 2 | Download Interview Topic Card |
| Grade Pre-2 | Download Interview Topic Card |
| Grade 3 | Download Interview Topic Card |
EIKEN Can-do List
EIKEN Can-do List
| English Translation | Download Complete List |
