Accommodation Industry Proficiency Test (i)
Information
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Test Sponsor
Test Sponsor | Center for Accommodation Industry Proficiency Test Official Site |
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This is an examination designed based on criteria set by the government to assess the level of "skills" in the accommodation industry for both domestic and foreign individuals wishing to work in Japan.
For taking the exam
You can check the process leading up to the exam and the basic operations of CBT.
Test information
Exam Name | Accommodation Industry Proficiency Test (i) |
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Languages available for the exam | Japanese |
Eligibility |
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Implementation format | CBT(Computer Based Testing) |
The number of questions | Written exam: 30 questions Practical test: 6 questions |
Test time | 60分 |
Scheduling acceptance period | April 10, 2024 - March 5, 2025 |
Exam implementation period | April 17, 2024 - March 10, 2025 |
Notes
Eligibility
Even if you are able to pass Test, this does not guarantee that you will be granted the status of residence of "Specified Skilled Worker", and those who pass Test will not be able to apply for Certificate of eligibility or change their status of residence. Even if an application is submitted, it does not necessarily mean that Certificate of eligibility will be issued or permission to change the status of residence will be granted.
ID creation
It is prohibited for one person to obtain multiple Prometric IDs.
If you have already obtained a Prometric ID but obtain another Prometric ID and take the test, your test results may be invalidated.
Scheduling
- Reservations and changes can be made from 60 days before the test date until 23:59 (Japan time) three business days before the test date at the earliest. If the test date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Japanese holiday, you can apply until 23:59 (Japan time) four business days before the test date.
- Business days are days excluding Saturdays, Sundays, Japanese holidays, and New Year's holidays.
- The dates vary depending on Test Center. Please note that Test Center may not hold exams depending on the date and time.
- Seating is limited. Please complete Scheduling as soon as possible.
- The name, date of birth, nationality, and gender registered at the time of reservation cannot be changed. Please make sure to register without any mistakes.
- If you are taking the test in Japan, you will need to upload a photo of yourself when making Scheduling. The uploaded photo will be included in Confirmation Letter and will be used to verify your identity On the test day. The uploaded face photo will also be included in the result notification. Please check the face photo regulations in advance and prepare a face photo that meets the regulations.
change
- Cancellations are not possible.
- No changes can be made after the reservation deadline has passed.
- Scheduling cannot be changed unless there are vacant seats.
- Regardless of Presence or Absence On the test day Test Fee and Voucher will not be refunded, nor will Voucher be reissued.
On the day of exam date
- Entrance to Test Center will begin 30 minutes before the start of the test.
- Please arrive at Test Center 15 minutes before the start of the test. If you are late, you will not be able to take the test.
- You must present a valid Identification Document on the exam date. If you cannot present it, you will not be able to take the test.
- Even if you are unable to take the test due to being late or Any lack of or mistake in your identification document(s), Test Fee will not be refunded.
- The following types of clothing are prohibited at Ateneo University in the Philippines.
Dirty clothes, shorts and shirts for room use, shorts and shirts for sports such as gym and cycling, sleeveless clothes (for men), clothes with deep necklines, clothes with wide openings in the back, clothes without shoulder straps, clothes that show your navel, extreme clothes. short skirts or dresses, extremely low-rise jeans, and slippers.
Identification Document
Identification Document must meet all of the following conditions:
- The "name on Identification Document" must be the same as the "name registered in Prometric ID."
- Must be an original.
- Copying is invalid.
- It cannot be presented on a smartphone screen or other electronic media.
- The photo of Identification Document must be clear and can be verified as the person who came to the test site on On the test day.
- Must be within the expiry date and include a photo.
Event information
Host country
India (excluding Gauhati), Indonesia, Japan, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Myanmar
Test Fee
Test Fee vary depending on the country where you take the test. Please check below.
Payment Method
Payment methods vary depending on the country where you take the test. Please check below.
Test Scheduling
ID creation
If you do not have a Prometric ID, please create one first.
Please carefully check
the "Attention for register Prometric ID" and register your name without making any mistakes.
Login/Reservation/Change
- Reservations and changes can be made until 23:59 (Japan time) three business days before the test date. If the test date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Japanese holiday, the test date is 4 business days in advance.
- Business days are days excluding Saturdays, Sundays, Japanese holidays, and New Year's holidays.
- If you are taking the exam in Japan, you will need a photo of your face. Please check the "Regulations for Valid Face Photographs" in advance.
- The name, date of birth, nationality, and gender registered at the time of reservation cannot be changed. Please make sure to register without any mistakes.
- Please manage your Prometric ID, password, and registered email address yourself, and be careful not to disclose them to a third party.
Group Registration
Group Registration are possible only if 5 or more people are taking the test on the same day. Group Registration are available in a limited number of countries.
What to bring on the day
- Confirmation Letter
- Identification Document
- Vaccination certificate (only available at some Test Center in Indonesia. Please see "Information" for details.)
Valid Identification Document
Valid Identification Document differ depending on the country. Please check below.
Test Result
Pass/fail announcement
- Approximately 30 days after the examination, the ID numbers of successful candidates will be publicly disclosed on the website of Center for Accommodation Industry Proficiency Test.
Additionally, in cases where a contract of employment has been determined between the successful candidate and the accepting institution (accommodation provider), both the successful candidate and the accepting institution are required to apply to Center for Accommodation Industry Proficiency Test for the issuance of the certificate of success.The certificate of successful examination will be provided to the candidates through the accepting institution.
Retake Policy
- Retests are not permitted until 45 days have passed from the day following the examination date.