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Language Qualifications for Employment at the U.S. Mission Japan

Language Qualifications: English

The Human Resources Office accepts English language test scores
based on the chart below. Only test scores from the past
five years will be considered valid.

EIKEN TOEIC TOEFL UNATE Versant
Level V (Professional/Translator) 1 900 610 A/A+ 68
Level IV (Fluent) 1.5 850 590 B 63
Level III (Good Working Knowledge) 2 650 520 C 59
Level II (Limited Knowledge) 3 400 435
Level I (Rudimentary)

Applicants who submit Versant scores may be asked to provide additional verification of writing abilities. CASEC scores will also be considered.

Language Qualifications: Japanese

Level Japanese Language Proficiency Test
Level V (Professional/Translator)
Level IV (Fluent) Level N1
Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Level N2
Level II (Limited Knowledge) Level N3/N4
Level I (Rudimentary) Level N5

In addition to the Japanese Language Proficiency Test, J-CAT scores will also be considered.