EIKEN Grade 5 exam at a glance
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EIKEN Grade 5 key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Eiken Foundation of Japan |
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| Official website | eiken.or.jp ↗ |
| Mode | EIKEN Grade 5 — the entry level of Japan’s EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency, mainly aimed at first-year junior-high-school students. It corresponds to CEFR A1 and tests the ability to understand basic words, phrases and simple sentences. |
| Frequency | Held three times a year at test sites across Japan. |
| Scoring & marking | Grade 5 has a first stage only, with Reading (25 items) and Listening (25 items); there is no writing section and no in-person interview (an optional online recorded speaking test is available but is not required to pass). Results are reported on the EIKEN CSE score scale (0–4,000 across all grades, with up to 1,000 points per skill), and the certified minimum CSE score for Grade 5 is 419. |
| Score validity | The certification does not expire. |
| Language | English (administered in Japan). |
Who is eligible for EIKEN Grade 5?
Open to anyone; there are no age or educational prerequisites for any EIKEN grade.
Last verified July 2026 against EIKEN — Grade 5. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
EIKEN Grade 5 section breakdown
The EIKEN Grade 5 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 5 (50 Q)
Marking scheme
+1 per correct. Try your score.
Strategy: EIKEN Grade 5 has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: EIKEN Grade 5 (pass 700/1000).
How EIKEN Grade 5 is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
EIKEN Grade 5 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 5 (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 5 topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of EIKEN Grade 5, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
EIKEN Grade 5 (50 Q)
- EIKEN 5 — Grammar · 10
- Starters — Vocabulary · 9
- EIKEN 5 — Conversation · 7
- Starters — Grammar · 6
- EIKEN 5 — Vocabulary · 5
- Starters — Reading · 4
- EIKEN 5 — Reading · 3
- Starters — Dialogue · 3
EIKEN Grade 5 difficulty calibration
Foundation tier. Foundation-level: covers core concepts taught up to high school. Suitable for first-time test takers.
EIKEN Grade 5 (English, beginner) · listening, reading, writing & speaking. Proficiency certification in English. · Official language: English.
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Expert take: what EIKEN Grade 5 really tests
EIKEN Grade 5, from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, is the entry level of Japan’s EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency, mainly aimed at first-year junior-high students and mapped to CEFR A1. It has a first stage only, with Reading (25 items) and Listening (25 items) and no writing section; there is no in-person interview, though an optional online recorded speaking test is available. Results are reported on the EIKEN CSE score scale (0–4,000 across the grades), and the certification does not expire.
Preparation tips
- Focus on basic vocabulary and simple sentence patterns.
- Practise the reading and listening formats with past papers.
- There is no interview at this grade.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming there is a required speaking interview — there is not at Grade 5.
- Neglecting listening, which is half the test.
EIKEN Grade 5 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.
- Everyday words and phrases
- Simple sentence patterns
- CEFR A1 basics
- Sentence completion
- Short dialogues
- Illustration matching
- Official past papers
- Timed reading and listening
- No interview at this grade
Where EIKEN Grade 5 can take you
A strong EIKEN Grade 5 result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- First EIKEN goal
- Early school English
Best books & official prep for EIKEN Grade 5
- Official EIKEN Grade 5 past papers — Eiken Foundation of Japan
- EIKEN Grade 5 workbooks — Various
Official practice: Practise basic vocabulary, simple sentences and listening with official EIKEN Grade 5 past papers; there is no interview at this grade.
Previous-year papers: The Eiken Foundation publishes past questions for each grade.
Sample EIKEN Grade 5 practice questions
5 questions taken from the EIKEN Grade 5 mock tests on Wrexa Edge. Try each one, then reveal the answer.
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Q1. A: Do you like apples? B: ____
- Yes, I am.
- Yes, it is.
- Yes, I like.
- Yes, I do.
Show answer
Answer: D — Yes, I do.
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Q2. Choose the best word: 'My mother ____ to work by train.'
- goes
- go
- going
- to go
Show answer
Answer: A — goes
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Q3. Choose the best word: 'My father is a cook. He works in a ____.'
- post office
- restaurant
- bookstore
- library
Show answer
Answer: B — restaurant
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Q4. Boy: Where is my cap, Mom? Mother: ____
- It's very nice.
- It's ten dollars.
- It's on your bed.
- It's Sunday today.
Show answer
Answer: C — It's on your bed.
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Q5. Choose the best word: 'My sister ____ tennis every Sunday.'
- play
- playing
- to play
- plays
Show answer
Answer: D — plays
Frequently asked questions
- What is the EIKEN Grade 5 exam pattern?
- EIKEN Grade 5 (English, beginner) contains 50 questions across 1 section: EIKEN Grade 5 (50 Q). Total duration is 90 minutes (about 108 seconds per question).
- Does EIKEN Grade 5 have negative marking?
- No — EIKEN Grade 5 has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is EIKEN Grade 5 scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. EIKEN Grade 5 (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise EIKEN Grade 5 online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you a free full-length EIKEN Grade 5 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 5?
- EIKEN Grade 5 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 5 (English, beginner) · listening, reading, writing & speaking. Proficiency certification in English. · Official language: English.
- How long is the EIKEN Grade 5 exam?
- EIKEN Grade 5 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 5?
- EIKEN Grade 5 is split into: EIKEN Grade 5 (50 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. EIKEN Grade 5 (English, beginner) · listening, reading, writing & speaking. Proficiency certification in English. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during EIKEN Grade 5?
- 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 5 test adaptive?
- No — EIKEN Grade 5 is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many EIKEN Grade 5 mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct EIKEN Grade 5 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 5 test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge EIKEN Grade 5 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 5 previous year question–style papers included?
- Every EIKEN Grade 5 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 5 mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's EIKEN Grade 5 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 5 mock test on mobile?
- Yes. EIKEN Grade 5 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 5 syllabus?
- The EIKEN Grade 5 syllabus maps to its 1 section: EIKEN Grade 5 (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 5?
- Open to anyone; there are no age or educational prerequisites for any EIKEN grade. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic EIKEN Grade 5 practice: a free full-length mock in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the EIKEN Grade 5 exam and how should I prepare?
- Official EIKEN Grade 5 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 5 mock with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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