EIKEN Grade 3 exam at a glance
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EIKEN Grade 3 key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Eiken Foundation of Japan |
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| Official website | eiken.or.jp ↗ |
| Mode | EIKEN Grade 3 — a level of Japan’s EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency aimed at junior-high-school graduates. It corresponds to CEFR A1 and is where the two-stage structure, with an in-person speaking interview, begins. |
| Frequency | Held three times a year at test sites across Japan. |
| Scoring & marking | It has two stages. The first stage covers Reading, Writing (a short e-mail and a short composition) and Listening; candidates who pass advance to a second-stage face-to-face speaking interview of about 5 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 3 is 1,456. |
| Score validity | The certification does not expire. |
| Language | English (administered in Japan). |
Who is eligible for EIKEN Grade 3?
Open to anyone; there are no age or educational prerequisites.
Last verified July 2026 against EIKEN — Grade 3. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
EIKEN Grade 3 section breakdown
The EIKEN Grade 3 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 3 (50 Q)
Marking scheme
+1 per correct. Try your score.
Strategy: EIKEN Grade 3 has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: EIKEN Grade 3 (pass 700/1000).
How EIKEN Grade 3 is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
EIKEN Grade 3 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 3 (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 3 topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of EIKEN Grade 3, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
EIKEN Grade 3 (50 Q)
- EIKEN 3 — Grammar · 14
- Flyers — Vocabulary · 8
- Flyers — Grammar · 8
- EIKEN 3 — Conversation · 5
- Flyers — Reading · 5
- EIKEN 3 — Reading · 4
- EIKEN 3 — Vocabulary · 2
- Flyers — Dialogue · 2
EIKEN Grade 3 difficulty calibration
Foundation tier. Foundation-level: covers core concepts taught up to high school. Suitable for first-time test takers.
EIKEN Grade 3 (English, A2) · listening, reading, writing & speaking. Proficiency certification in English. · Official language: English.
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Expert take: what EIKEN Grade 3 really tests
EIKEN Grade 3, from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, is aimed at junior-high graduates and mapped to CEFR A1, and it is where the two-stage structure with an in-person speaking interview begins. The first stage covers Reading, Writing (a short e-mail and a short composition) and Listening; passing it leads to a second-stage face-to-face interview of about 5 minutes. Results use the EIKEN CSE score scale (0–4,000), and the certification does not expire.
Preparation tips
- Prepare for short writing tasks — new at this grade.
- Rehearse the second-stage speaking interview aloud.
- Practise everyday-topic vocabulary.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Skipping interview practice — the speaking stage starts here.
- Ignoring the writing section, which Grades 4 and 5 do not have.
EIKEN Grade 3 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 everyday texts
- Short e-mail and composition
- Listening
- Short opinion writing
- Vocabulary for daily topics
- CEFR A1
- Oral reading
- Answering questions
- Rehearse the ~5-min interview
Where EIKEN Grade 3 can take you
A strong EIKEN Grade 3 result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Interview begins
- Junior-high graduate level
Best books & official prep for EIKEN Grade 3
- Official EIKEN Grade 3 past papers — Eiken Foundation of Japan
- EIKEN Grade 3 workbooks — Various
Official practice: Practise the first-stage reading, short 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 3 practice questions
5 questions taken from the EIKEN Grade 3 mock tests on Wrexa Edge. Try each one, then reveal the answer.
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Q1. Boy: Have you seen my glasses? Mother: ____
- Yes, I'll buy you new ones.
- No, I don't wear glasses.
- No, they look nice on you.
- Yes, they're next to the TV.
Show answer
Answer: D — Yes, they're next to the TV.
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Q2. Choose the best word: 'Which season do you like ____, summer or winter?'
- better
- best
- more
- good
Show answer
Answer: A — better
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Q3. Choose the best word: 'Do you know ____ the station is?'
- what
- where
- which
- who
Show answer
Answer: B — where
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Q4. Father: Don't forget to call Grandma tonight. Son: ____
- Yes, she called me yesterday.
- No, she lives in Sendai now.
- OK, I'll call her after dinner.
- Sure, she's coming here by car.
Show answer
Answer: C — OK, I'll call her after dinner.
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Q5. Choose the best words: 'This temple ____ about 500 years ago.'
- built
- is building
- has built
- was built
Show answer
Answer: D — was built
Frequently asked questions
- What is the EIKEN Grade 3 exam pattern?
- EIKEN Grade 3 (English, A2) contains 50 questions across 1 section: EIKEN Grade 3 (50 Q). Total duration is 90 minutes (about 108 seconds per question).
- Does EIKEN Grade 3 have negative marking?
- No — EIKEN Grade 3 has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is EIKEN Grade 3 scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. EIKEN Grade 3 (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise EIKEN Grade 3 online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you a free full-length EIKEN Grade 3 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 3?
- EIKEN Grade 3 is rated Foundation difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Foundation-level: covers core concepts taught up to high school. Suitable for first-time test takers. EIKEN Grade 3 (English, A2) · listening, reading, writing & speaking. Proficiency certification in English. · Official language: English.
- How long is the EIKEN Grade 3 exam?
- EIKEN Grade 3 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 3?
- EIKEN Grade 3 is split into: EIKEN Grade 3 (50 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. EIKEN Grade 3 (English, A2) · listening, reading, writing & speaking. Proficiency certification in English. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during EIKEN Grade 3?
- 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 3 test adaptive?
- No — EIKEN Grade 3 is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many EIKEN Grade 3 mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct EIKEN Grade 3 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 3 test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge EIKEN Grade 3 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 3 previous year question–style papers included?
- Every EIKEN Grade 3 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 3 mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's EIKEN Grade 3 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 3 mock test on mobile?
- Yes. EIKEN Grade 3 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 3 syllabus?
- The EIKEN Grade 3 syllabus maps to its 1 section: EIKEN Grade 3 (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 3?
- Open to anyone; there are no age or educational prerequisites. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic EIKEN Grade 3 practice: a free full-length mock in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the EIKEN Grade 3 exam and how should I prepare?
- Official EIKEN Grade 3 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 3 mock with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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