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Key Facts: EIKEN Grade 3 Exam

EIKEN Grade 3 is administered by the Eiken Foundation of Japan and corresponds to CEFR level A1.

The Stage 1 Reading section has 30 multiple-choice items split into sentence completion, gap-fill dialogues and passage comprehension.

The Stage 1 Listening section has 30 multiple-choice items across conversation completion, dialogue questions and monologue questions.

Listening Part 1 uses three recorded answer options, while the other reading and listening sections use four printed options.

EIKEN Grade 3 results are reported on the EIKEN CSE scale, and the overall pass standard is a CSE score of 1456.

Stage 1 Reading and Writing take 65 minutes, and the Listening section lasts about 25 minutes.

The recent individual fee for a main venue has been roughly 6,900 yen, set each session by the Eiken Foundation of Japan.

Grade 3 is the MEXT benchmark level for junior-high-school graduates and is the lowest EIKEN grade to include a speaking interview.

EIKEN Grade 3 is the Eiken Foundation of Japan's A1-level English test for junior-high graduates, with a Stage 1 paper test of Reading, Writing and Listening (60 multiple-choice items) and a short Stage 2 speaking interview, scored on the EIKEN CSE scale with a 1456 pass standard.

Sample EIKEN Grade 3 Practice Questions

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1Choose the word that best fits the sentence: "I'm thirsty. Can I have a (___) of water, please?"

A.glass

B.plate

C.spoon

D.fork

Explanation: Water is a liquid, so you drink it from a glass. A glass is the correct container for water. The other items are used for solid food, not for drinking.

2A: "What's wrong, Sue?" B: "I can't do my English homework. I (___) my dictionary at home."

A.bought

B.left

C.taught

D.cleaned

Explanation: "Left" is the past tense of "leave" and means she forgot to bring the dictionary, leaving it at home. This explains why she cannot do her homework. The verb fits the situation of a forgotten item.

3"Most of the students in Mr. Johnson's class were able to (___) the test because they studied hard."

A.sing

B.grow

C.pass

D.hold

Explanation: "Pass" means to succeed on a test, which fits naturally with studying hard. Students who study hard are likely to pass. The other verbs do not collocate with "the test" in this meaning.

4"The castle in Mary's town is very old. It was built in the 17th (___)."

A.date

B.idea

C.history

D.century

Explanation: A "century" is a period of 100 years, and "the 17th century" is the standard way to talk about a time period in history. This fits the idea of a very old castle. The other nouns do not work with an ordinal number like "17th" in this way.

5A: "I have a present for Mum. I need to (___) it before she comes home." B: "Use this paper and some tape."

A.sound

B.wrap

C.spend

D.reach

Explanation: "Wrap" means to cover something in paper, which matches the mention of paper and tape for a present. The reply directly supports wrapping a gift. The other verbs do not fit covering a present.

6"Ben's grandmother loves cooking. It is a (___) for her to make a big dinner for the family every year on Christmas Day."

A.trick

B.trouble

C.tradition

D.temple

Explanation: A "tradition" is something a family does the same way every year, which matches making a big dinner each Christmas. The yearly repetition is the key clue. The other nouns do not describe a yearly custom.

7"The science test was very (___), so almost no one in the class got a perfect score."

A.delicious

B.quiet

C.empty

D.difficult

Explanation: "Difficult" means hard, which explains why almost no one got a perfect score. The result clause gives the meaning. The other adjectives do not explain a low number of perfect scores.

8A: "Can I (___) you to my friend, Lisa?" B: "Of course. Nice to meet you, Lisa."

A.introduce

B.believe

C.bake

D.relax

Explanation: "Introduce" means to tell people each other's names when they meet for the first time, which matches "Nice to meet you." The reply confirms a first meeting. The other verbs do not fit meeting a new person.

9"My brother is a doctor. He works at a large (___) in the city."

A.library

B.stadium

C.hospital

D.airport

Explanation: A "hospital" is the place where doctors work and treat sick people. This matches the job of a doctor. The other places are not where doctors normally work.

10"It started to rain, so Tom opened his (___) on the way to school."

A.window

B.letter

C.present

D.umbrella

Explanation: An "umbrella" is what you open to stay dry when it rains. The rain is the direct clue. The other nouns are not used to protect yourself from rain.

About the EIKEN Grade 3 Exam

EIKEN Grade 3 is the A1-level grade of the EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency, the most widely taken English-language certification in Japan, administered by the Eiken Foundation of Japan. It targets junior-high-school graduates who can understand and use English about familiar everyday topics such as likes and dislikes, family, school, hobbies, shopping and travel. The test has two stages: Stage 1 is a paper-and-pencil test of Reading, Writing and Listening, and Stage 2 is a short face-to-face speaking interview. The Reading section has 30 multiple-choice items (sentence completion, gap-fill dialogues and passage comprehension), and the Listening section has 30 items (conversation completion with three recorded options, plus four-option questions on dialogues and monologues). Results are reported on the EIKEN CSE score scale, and Grade 3 corresponds to a CSE score of 1456, linked to CEFR A1. This practice bank covers only the Stage 1 multiple-choice Reading and Listening, the parts best suited to question-and-answer practice.

Exam sponsor: Eiken Foundation of Japan. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

100 questions

Time Limit

Stage 1: Reading and Writing 65 minutes plus Listening approximately 25 minutes; Stage 2 speaking interview about 5 minutes.

Passing Score

Overall pass standard is an EIKEN CSE score of 1456 (CEFR A1). Reading, Listening and Writing each carry up to 550 CSE points in Stage 1, and examinees must reach the combined standard to pass the first stage.

Exam / Certification Fees

Approximately 6,900 yen for an individual application at a main venue (recent fiscal-year fee); the Eiken Foundation of Japan sets exact fees each session and they vary by venue and year.

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Eiken Foundation of Japan: official exam information

Our practice resources: topics covered

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Reading: Sentence Completion

Fifteen short texts or one-line dialogues with one word or phrase removed, testing everyday vocabulary, common verbs, set phrases and basic grammar in four-option multiple choice.

Reading: Conversation Completion

Five short dialogues with one or two phrases removed; examinees choose the phrase that best completes a natural everyday conversation.

17%

Reading: Passage Comprehension

Ten questions on a poster, advertisement or memo, a letter or e-mail, and a short passage, testing literal understanding of times, prices, reasons and main ideas.

17%

Listening: Conversation Completion

Ten short conversations where examinees choose the best spoken response to complete the last turn, from three recorded options, supported by an illustration.

17%

Listening: Q&A on Dialogues

Ten recorded conversations, each heard twice, followed by a printed four-option question about who, what, when, where, why or how much.

16%

Listening: Q&A on Monologues

Ten recorded stories, announcements or explanations, each heard twice, followed by a printed four-option question testing everyday spoken English.

Preparing for the EIKEN Grade 3 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Overall pass standard is an EIKEN CSE score of 1456 (CEFR A1). Reading, Listening and Writing each carry up to 550 CSE points in Stage 1, and examinees must reach the combined standard to pass the first stage.
Exam length: 100 questions
Time limit: Stage 1: Reading and Writing 65 minutes plus Listening approximately 25 minutes; Stage 2 speaking interview about 5 minutes.
Exam / certification fees: Approximately 6,900 yen for an individual application at a main venue (recent fiscal-year fee); the Eiken Foundation of Japan sets exact fees each session and they vary by venue and year. Official sources

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EIKEN Grade 3: Suggested Study Strategy

1Build a strong base of everyday A1 vocabulary about family, school, hobbies, food, weather, shopping and travel, since sentence completion rewards knowing common words.

2Review basic grammar such as comparatives, the present perfect, simple conditionals and reported speech, which appear in the sentence-completion section.

3For passage comprehension, scan for the exact detail the question asks about, such as a time, price or reason, rather than translating every word.

4In Listening Part 1, focus on the function of the last line, since you choose the best reply from only three recorded options.

5Remember that the dialogue and monologue listening passages are played twice, so use the first listening for the gist and the second to confirm the answer.

6Practice with official past papers and audio from the Eiken Foundation website to get used to the real pace, speakers and question style.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EIKEN Grade 3 and who administers it?

EIKEN Grade 3 is the A1-level grade of the EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency, administered by the Eiken Foundation of Japan. It is aimed at junior-high-school graduates and tests everyday English on familiar topics.

How many questions are on the EIKEN Grade 3 Stage 1 test?

Stage 1 has 60 multiple-choice items: 30 Reading (15 sentence completion, 5 gap-fill dialogues and 10 passage comprehension) and 30 Listening (10 conversation completion, 10 Q&A on dialogues and 10 Q&A on monologues), plus two short written tasks.

How is EIKEN Grade 3 scored and what is the pass mark?

EIKEN Grade 3 is reported on the EIKEN CSE score scale, where Reading, Listening and Writing each carry up to 550 points in Stage 1. The overall pass standard is a CSE score of 1456, which is aligned to CEFR A1.

How long does the EIKEN Grade 3 test take?

Stage 1 Reading and Writing take 65 minutes together, and Listening takes about 25 minutes. The separate Stage 2 speaking interview lasts roughly 5 minutes.

How much does EIKEN Grade 3 cost?

The individual fee for a main test venue has recently been about 6,900 yen. The Eiken Foundation of Japan sets exact fees for each session, and they vary by venue type and year.

Does this practice bank cover the writing and speaking parts?

No. This bank focuses on the Stage 1 multiple-choice Reading and Listening sections. The Stage 1 writing tasks (e-mail and composition) and the Stage 2 speaking interview are not multiple-choice and are practiced separately.

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