EIKEN Grade 2 exam at a glance
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EIKEN Grade 2 key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Eiken Foundation of Japan |
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| Official website | eiken.or.jp ↗ |
| Mode | EIKEN Grade 2 — a level of Japan’s EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency aimed at high-school graduates. It corresponds to CEFR B1 and is widely used to support university admissions in Japan. |
| Frequency | Held three times a year at test sites across Japan. |
| Scoring & marking | It has two stages. The first stage covers Reading, Writing (an English summary and a composition/essay) and Listening; candidates who pass advance to a second-stage speaking interview of about 7 minutes. Results are reported on the EIKEN CSE score scale (0–4,000, up to 1,000 per skill), and the certified minimum CSE score for Grade 2 is 1,980. |
| Score validity | The certification does not expire. |
| Language | English (administered in Japan). |
Who is eligible for EIKEN Grade 2?
Open to anyone; there are no age or educational prerequisites.
Last verified July 2026 against EIKEN — Grade 2. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
EIKEN Grade 2 section breakdown
The EIKEN Grade 2 mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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EIKEN Grade 2 (50 Q)
Marking scheme
+1 per correct. Try your score.
Strategy: EIKEN Grade 2 has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: EIKEN Grade 2 (pass 700/1000).
How EIKEN Grade 2 is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
EIKEN Grade 2 time strategy
With 50 questions in 90 minutes, you have about 108 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- EIKEN Grade 2 (50 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
EIKEN Grade 2 topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of EIKEN Grade 2, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
EIKEN Grade 2 (50 Q)
- EIKEN 2 — Grammar · 10
- General English B1 — Grammar · 10
- General English B1 — Reading · 7
- EIKEN 2 — Reading · 6
- EIKEN 2 — Vocabulary · 5
- General English B1 — Vocabulary · 5
- EIKEN 2 — Conversation · 4
- General English B1 — Sentence transformation · 2
EIKEN Grade 2 difficulty calibration
Intermediate tier. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep.
EIKEN Grade 2 (English, B1) · listening, reading, writing & speaking. Proficiency certification in English. · Official language: English.
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Expert take: what EIKEN Grade 2 really tests
EIKEN Grade 2, from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, is aimed at high-school graduates and mapped to CEFR B1, and it is widely used to support Japanese university admissions. Its first stage covers Reading, Writing (an English summary and an essay) and Listening; passing leads to a second-stage speaking interview of about 7 minutes. Results use the EIKEN CSE score scale (0–4,000), and the certification does not expire.
Preparation tips
- Practise summary and essay writing to length.
- Build vocabulary for social and academic topics.
- Rehearse the ~7-minute interview with illustration narration.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Neglecting the essay — it is a scored writing task.
- Under-practising the speaking interview.
EIKEN Grade 2 study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Reading passages
- English summary and essay
- Listening
- Essay structure
- Summary writing
- CEFR B1
- Illustration narration
- Q&A exchanges
- Rehearse the ~7-min interview
Where EIKEN Grade 2 can take you
A strong EIKEN Grade 2 result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- University admissions
- High-school graduate level
Best books & official prep for EIKEN Grade 2
- Official EIKEN Grade 2 past papers — Eiken Foundation of Japan
- EIKEN Grade 2 workbooks — Various
Official practice: Practise the first-stage reading, summary and essay writing and listening with official past papers, and rehearse the second-stage speaking interview.
Previous-year papers: The Eiken Foundation publishes past questions for each grade.
Sample EIKEN Grade 2 practice questions
5 questions taken from the EIKEN Grade 2 mock tests on Wrexa Edge. Try each one, then reveal the answer.
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Q1. Man: Have you decided whether to accept the job offer in Osaka? Woman: ____ I need to talk it over with my family first.
- Yes, I start there next Monday.
- I've never been to Osaka before.
- No, they didn't offer it to me.
- I'm still thinking about it.
Show answer
Answer: D — I'm still thinking about it.
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Q2. Choose the best words: 'Unless the weather ____, the match will go ahead as planned.'
- won't get worse
- gets worse
- will get worse
- doesn't get worse
Show answer
Answer: B — gets worse
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Q3. Woman: The printer on our floor has broken down again. Man: ____ I'll call the IT department right away.
- Great, that's good news.
- Yes, I printed it already.
- Oh no, not again.
- No, I don't need a copy.
Show answer
Answer: C — Oh no, not again.
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Q4. Choose the best word: 'Despite ____ hard, he failed the exam.'
- he studied
- to study
- studied
- studying
Show answer
Answer: D — studying
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Q5. Choose the best word: 'It's no use ____ about things you cannot change.'
- worrying
- worry
- worried
- worries
Show answer
Answer: A — worrying
Frequently asked questions
- What is the EIKEN Grade 2 exam pattern?
- EIKEN Grade 2 (English, B1) contains 50 questions across 1 section: EIKEN Grade 2 (50 Q). Total duration is 90 minutes (about 108 seconds per question).
- Does EIKEN Grade 2 have negative marking?
- No — EIKEN Grade 2 has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is EIKEN Grade 2 scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. EIKEN Grade 2 (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise EIKEN Grade 2 online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you a free full-length EIKEN Grade 2 mock test — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock that never expires. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of EIKEN Grade 2?
- EIKEN Grade 2 is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep. EIKEN Grade 2 (English, B1) · listening, reading, writing & speaking. Proficiency certification in English. · Official language: English.
- How long is the EIKEN Grade 2 exam?
- EIKEN Grade 2 runs for 90 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in EIKEN Grade 2?
- EIKEN Grade 2 is split into: EIKEN Grade 2 (50 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. EIKEN Grade 2 (English, B1) · listening, reading, writing & speaking. Proficiency certification in English. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during EIKEN Grade 2?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the EIKEN Grade 2 test adaptive?
- No — EIKEN Grade 2 is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many EIKEN Grade 2 mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct EIKEN Grade 2 variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first one free for everyone and 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock. That's 2500 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free EIKEN Grade 2 test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge EIKEN Grade 2 test series for 2026 gives you a free full-length mock test (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are EIKEN Grade 2 previous year question–style papers included?
- Every EIKEN Grade 2 mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 50-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free EIKEN Grade 2 mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's EIKEN Grade 2 mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the EIKEN Grade 2 mock test on mobile?
- Yes. EIKEN Grade 2 mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the EIKEN Grade 2 syllabus?
- The EIKEN Grade 2 syllabus maps to its 1 section: EIKEN Grade 2 (50 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for EIKEN Grade 2?
- Open to anyone; there are no age or educational prerequisites. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic EIKEN Grade 2 practice: a free full-length mock in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the EIKEN Grade 2 exam and how should I prepare?
- Official EIKEN Grade 2 exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you a free EIKEN Grade 2 mock with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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