The Eiken Foundation of Japan is one of the new methods of the Practical English Proficiency Test (Eiken) that corresponds to the "University Entrance Examination English Grade Providing System". It was decided to set up "test centers" nationwide at the venue of the event.

 This time, three items were announced about the venues of "Eiken CBT" and "Eiken 2020 1day S-CBT".
The first is to set up a "test center" instead of using the high school venue.In order to conduct fair and rigorous examinations in response to entrance examinations, we will set up a "test center" with a higher security level than school venues (both "Eiken CBT" and "Eiken 2020 1 day").

 Next, "test centers" should be set up in 47 prefectures nationwide (however, either "Eiken CBT" or "Eiken 2020 1day S-CBT", or both, is undecided at this time).Third, the "test center" is underway (planned) to be implemented at all times.We aim to provide test takers with the most flexible test opportunities possible at the "Test Center" (however, either "Eiken CBT" or "Eiken 2020 1day S-CBT" or both. Is undecided at this time).

 The Eiken Foundation of Japan reports that it is proceeding with the establishment of at least one venue in each prefecture based on the results of the 2018 needs survey conducted by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology in the capacity of each venue area.He also apologized for the delay in the announcement of the outline of the implementation of each test in 1, and expressed his intention to publish information on future decisions promptly and in detail as soon as they are decided. rice field.

Reference: [Japan English Examination Association] Breaking news! Notice of decisions made at the venue for the 2020 Eiken new method-Establishment of "test centers" nationwide, * Aiming for constant implementation- (PDF)

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