Announced by Immigration Services Agency of Japan (2026-03-02)
PJC Bridge (Practical Japanese Communication — Bridge)
About this exam
Certifies practical communication ability by level (C- to B and above), run by Certify Inc.
Recognition & use Accepted at C- or above as proof of Japanese ability for admission to Japanese-language institutions.
Residence statuses this exam can support
A PJC Bridge (Practical Japanese Communication — Bridge) result can be used toward the Japanese-language requirement for the following residence statuses. Levels shown are guidelines and vary by institution and job.
- Study abroad — Enrol at a Japanese-language institutionC- or above
PJC Bridge (Practical Japanese Communication — Bridge) C- or above
Levels
| Level | Can-do summary | CEFR |
|---|---|---|
| B− | — | — |
| C- | — | — |
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