The Japan English Language Proficiency Testing Association has announced that the fees for the 2024 practical English proficiency tests ("Eiken (traditional)", "Eiken SCBT", and "Eiken S-Interview") will be increased.The price will increase from 200 yen to 700 yen for conventional individuals/groups/main venue.
According to the Japan English Language Proficiency Test Association, the two main reasons for the revision of the test fee are ``increased costs due to price increases'' and ``research and development to improve the quality of Eiken.''Due to the rise in prices, the cost of conducting the test has increased, and we are forced to raise the test fee due to the increase in costs.This is mainly due to personnel costs, paper costs, printing costs, etc. at outsourcing companies and suppliers. Logistics costs and other trial operating costs are reportedly rising.In addition, the Japan English Language Proficiency Test Association is working to improve the quality of its proficiency tests in line with the current guidelines for English education.With an eye toward further quality improvement, the Japan English Proficiency Test Association is conducting research and development related to question creation and scoring, and enhancing production functions. It is expected that the costs required for improvements will increase.In addition, in 2, the question format will be revised and the number of writing tasks for grades 2024 to 1 will be increased to improve the integration of skills required by the curriculum guidelines.
2024年度からの検定料は、英検（従来型）の個人/団体・本会場の場合、5級は現在の3,900円→4,100円、4級は現在の4,500円→4,700円、3級は現在の6,400円→6,900円、準2級は現在の7,900円→8,500円、2級は現在の8,400円→9,100円、準1級は現在の9,800円→10,500円、1級は現在の11,800円→12,500円に改定される。準会場は2級～3級を300円～500円値上げし、4・5級は据え置く。
Currently, the Japan English Language Proficiency Test Association is working to help English learners improve their English proficiency and to expand opportunities to take exams at quasi-venues such as schools and cram schools. Approximately 1 quasi-venues are set up for each exam, allowing test takers to take the exam at a venue closer to home and with a cheaper exam fee than the main venue.Some of the cram schools that serve as quasi-venues accept not only their own students, but also general applicants from nearby areas who wish to take the exam.
