Do I need to take the TOEFL to study in Japan?

Whether the TOEFL test is needed depends mainly on the school.

When you go to Japan to take college exams, you will find that English is an additional admission standard for many schools. And many well-known universities even have clear requirements for TOEFL scores. So the importance of English in Japan and TOEFL in colleges and universities can be seen.

In fact, the reason why famous Japanese universities attach so much importance to the English ability of international students should start with the college entrance examination in Japan. The examination for studying abroad is divided into arts and sciences. Subjects include Japanese, mathematics and comprehensive subjects, except a foreign language. As we all know, Japanese people's English level is generally not high, so English ability has become an important indicator for many universities to select outstanding students, which makes us understand the importance and requirements of English TOEFL in Japan.

Generally speaking, most public universities and some excellent private universities in Japan require students' English level when enrolling students. There are two forms: students provide ready-made TOEFL or TOEFL scores and take English exams directly at various universities. For a graduate who has studied in a Japanese language school for more than one year, it is difficult for students to systematically review English subjects during this time. If you take the English proficiency test directly in the middle school attached to the school, your grades are often not ideal, which will affect your admission. Therefore, the safest and most effective way is for students to take time out to take TOEFL training and exams when they are in China, and strive to hold TOEFL scores in their hands before going abroad, so as to calmly meet the English proficiency requirements put forward by future universities, and the TOEFL scores are valid for two years enough for students to have enough time to learn Japanese in Japan.

It should be noted here that at present, Japanese institutions can only recognize TOEFL and TOEIC, and IELTS is not recognized. And universities have different requirements for English TOEFL. Of course, the overall level will be lower than other English-speaking countries. Japanese public institutions require students' TOEFL scores to be around 70-80, while key national universities such as Tokyo University and Kyoto University and top private universities such as Waseda University require students' TOEFL scores to be around 90, which is basically the same as that of English-speaking countries. With such a standard, students can plan the university they want to apply for in the future according to their actual English level and the direction and effort of preparing for the exam.

Therefore, to study in Japan, you need TOEFL scores. Although ordinary schools will not inspect for the time being, good institutions are definitely needed. Moreover, the entry threshold of many foreign companies in Japan also requires TOEFL scores, so it is very necessary to test a good TOEFL score. Students who want to study in Japan mainly take TOEFL.