What Is the NJE?
The National Japanese Exam (NJE) is an online, proficiency-oriented, standards-based and culture-related assessment tool, aligned with ACTFL Guidelines. It is for middle school, high school, and college students of Japanese as a second language.
National Japanese Exam (NJE)は、第2言語として日本語を学習している中学・高校・
NJE can be used to recognize students’ achievements in the study of Japanese and to stimulate their further interest in learning the language.
NJEは日本語学習の成果を讃え、
In 2026, AATJ members are eligible for grant funding to cover the NJE registration fees! See here for more information.


