Language Exam Preparation
Language Requirements and Preparation Guide for Various Countries
Study Schedule
Start preparing 6 to 12 months in advance and create a detailed study plan with practice test schedules.
Select Exam
Choose between IELTS and TOEFL based on your target school's requirements and personal strengths.
Multiple Exam Prep
Reserve 2-3 exam attempts to prevent a single poor performance from affecting your application.
Japan
JLPT Japanese-Language Proficiency Test
Application Requirements:Bachelor's or Master's degrees typically require N1 or N2.
Exam Time:2 times per year (in 7 and 12)
Valid Until:Valid indefinitely
EJU: Exam for Japanese University Admission for International Students
Application Requirements:Requirements for Certain National and Public Universities
Exam Time:2 times per year (in 6 and 11)
Valid Until:2 years
Exam Subjects:Japanese / Math / Science / Comprehensive Subjects
Exam Preparation Tips
Start preparing for Japanese 1-2 years in advance; the N1 exam prep cycle is approximately 6-12 months.
Singapore
IELTS
Application Requirements:Most institutions require a total score of 6.5, with no individual section below 6.0.
Exam Time:Multiple times per month
Valid Until:2 years
Exam Subjects:Listening / Reading / Writing / Speaking
TOEFL
Application Requirements:Most institutions require a score of 85-100.
Exam Time:Multiple times per month
Valid Until:2 years
Exam Subjects:Reading / Listening / Speaking / Writing
Exam Preparation Tips
Singapore universities generally accept both IELTS and TOEFL; we recommend choosing IELTS.
Malaysia
IELTS
Application Requirements:Bachelor's degree: 6.0, Graduate degree: 6.0-6.5
Exam Time:Multiple times per month
Valid Until:2 years
TOEFL
Application Requirements:Bachelor's degree 80+, Master's degree 85+
Exam Time:Multiple times per month
Valid Until:2 years
MUET: Malaysian University English Test
Application Requirements:Accepted by select public universities
Exam Time:3 times per year
Valid Until:5 years
Exam Preparation Tips
Some universities in Malaysia offer language courses, allowing you to enroll first and submit language test scores later.
Hong Kong, China
IELTS
Application Requirements:Most institutions require 6.5-7.0
Exam Time:Multiple times per month
Valid Until:2 years
TOEFL
Application Requirements:Most institutions require 80-100
Exam Time:Multiple times per month
Valid Until:2 years
CET-6 Level 6
Application Requirements:Accepted by select institutions and programs
Exam Time:2 times per year (in 6 and 12)
Valid Until:Subject to institution requirements
Exam Preparation Tips
Hong Kong universities are highly competitive; aim for an IELTS score of 7.0+ to boost your chances.
South Korea
TOPIK Korean Language Proficiency Exam
Application Requirements:Undergraduate: 3-4; Graduate: 4-5
Exam Time:6 times per year (January/February/March/April/May/June)
Valid Until:2 years
IELTS/TOEFL
Application Requirements:English-taught Program Requirements
Exam Time:Multiple times per month
Valid Until:2 years
Exam Preparation Tips
We recommend completing a language institute program in Korea or obtaining a TOPIK certification.
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