EIKEN Grade Pre-2 exam at a glance
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EIKEN Grade Pre-2 key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Eiken Foundation of Japan |
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| Official website | eiken.or.jp ↗ |
| Mode | EIKEN Grade Pre-2 — an intermediate level of Japan’s EIKEN Test in Practical English Proficiency, aimed at second-year high-school students. It corresponds to CEFR A2. (The separate Grade Pre-2 Plus is a distinct grade.) |
| Frequency | Held three times a year at test sites across Japan. |
| Scoring & marking | It has two stages. The first stage covers Reading, Writing (a reply e-mail and a short opinion) and Listening; candidates who pass advance to a second-stage speaking interview of about 6 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 Pre-2 is 1,728. |
| Score validity | The certification does not expire. |
| Language | English (administered in Japan). |
Who is eligible for EIKEN Grade Pre-2?
Open to anyone; there are no age or educational prerequisites.
Last verified July 2026 against EIKEN — Grade Pre-2. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
EIKEN Grade Pre-2 section breakdown
The EIKEN Grade Pre-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 Pre-2 (50 Q)
Marking scheme
+1 per correct. Try your score.
Strategy: EIKEN Grade Pre-2 has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: EIKEN Grade Pre-2 (pass 700/1000).
How EIKEN Grade Pre-2 is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
EIKEN Grade Pre-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 Pre-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 Pre-2 topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of EIKEN Grade Pre-2, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
EIKEN Grade Pre-2 (50 Q)
- EIKEN Pre-2 — Grammar · 13
- General English B1 — Grammar · 10
- General English B1 — Reading · 7
- EIKEN Pre-2 — Reading · 5
- General English B1 — Vocabulary · 5
- EIKEN Pre-2 — Conversation · 4
- EIKEN Pre-2 — Vocabulary · 3
- General English B1 — Sentence transformation · 2
EIKEN Grade Pre-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 Pre-2 (English, A2-B1) · listening, reading, writing & speaking. Proficiency certification in English. · Official language: English.
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Expert take: what EIKEN Grade Pre-2 really tests
EIKEN Grade Pre-2, from the Eiken Foundation of Japan, is an intermediate level aimed at second-year high-school students and mapped to CEFR A2. Its first stage covers Reading, Writing (a reply e-mail and a short opinion) and Listening; passing leads to a second-stage speaking interview of about 6 minutes. Results use the EIKEN CSE score scale (0–4,000), and the certification does not expire. (The separate Grade Pre-2 Plus is a distinct grade.)
Preparation tips
- Practise short opinion writing under time.
- Build high-school-level vocabulary.
- Rehearse the ~6-minute speaking interview.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Confusing Grade Pre-2 with the separate Grade Pre-2 Plus.
- Under-preparing the writing tasks.
EIKEN Grade Pre-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 and gap-fill
- Reply e-mail and opinion writing
- Listening
- Short opinion essays
- High-school vocabulary
- CEFR A2
- Oral reading
- Question answering
- Rehearse the ~6-min interview
Where EIKEN Grade Pre-2 can take you
A strong EIKEN Grade Pre-2 result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Intermediate EIKEN
- Admissions support
Best books & official prep for EIKEN Grade Pre-2
- Official EIKEN Grade Pre-2 past papers — Eiken Foundation of Japan
- EIKEN Grade Pre-2 workbooks — Various
Official practice: Practise the first-stage reading, 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 Pre-2 practice questions
5 questions taken from the EIKEN Grade Pre-2 mock tests on Wrexa Edge. Try each one, then reveal the answer.
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Q1. Son: Mom, can I borrow the car this weekend? Mother: ____ Your father needs it to go to work on Saturday.
- Sure, go ahead.
- Yes, if you like.
- That sounds fun.
- I'm afraid not.
Show answer
Answer: D — I'm afraid not.
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Q2. Choose the best word: 'By the time we arrived, the movie ____ already started.'
- had
- has
- have
- was
Show answer
Answer: A — had
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Q3. Choose the best word: 'This is the town ____ I was born.'
- which
- where
- what
- who
Show answer
Answer: B — where
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Q4. Many cities are now adding 'pocket parks' — small green spaces built on empty land between buildings. Some are no bigger than a tennis court. They usually have a few trees, some benches and flowers. City planners say that pocket parks give office workers a quiet place to eat lunch and help cool the streets in summer. However, some residents complain that these parks are hard to keep clean because there are not enough workers to look after them. Several cities have asked local volunteers to help. — What is a pocket park?
- A park built on the top of an office
- A large park in the center of a city
- A small green area between buildings
- A garden that only office workers use
Show answer
Answer: C — A small green area between buildings
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Q5. Choose the best word: 'The company decided to ____ the price of its products because of rising costs.'
- rise
- arise
- grow
- raise
Show answer
Answer: D — raise
Frequently asked questions
- What is the EIKEN Grade Pre-2 exam pattern?
- EIKEN Grade Pre-2 (English, A2-B1) contains 50 questions across 1 section: EIKEN Grade Pre-2 (50 Q). Total duration is 90 minutes (about 108 seconds per question).
- Does EIKEN Grade Pre-2 have negative marking?
- No — EIKEN Grade Pre-2 has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is EIKEN Grade Pre-2 scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. EIKEN Grade Pre-2 (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise EIKEN Grade Pre-2 online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you a free full-length EIKEN Grade Pre-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 Pre-2?
- EIKEN Grade Pre-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 Pre-2 (English, A2-B1) · listening, reading, writing & speaking. Proficiency certification in English. · Official language: English.
- How long is the EIKEN Grade Pre-2 exam?
- EIKEN Grade Pre-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 Pre-2?
- EIKEN Grade Pre-2 is split into: EIKEN Grade Pre-2 (50 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. EIKEN Grade Pre-2 (English, A2-B1) · listening, reading, writing & speaking. Proficiency certification in English. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during EIKEN Grade Pre-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 Pre-2 test adaptive?
- No — EIKEN Grade Pre-2 is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many EIKEN Grade Pre-2 mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct EIKEN Grade Pre-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 Pre-2 test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge EIKEN Grade Pre-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 Pre-2 previous year question–style papers included?
- Every EIKEN Grade Pre-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 Pre-2 mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's EIKEN Grade Pre-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 Pre-2 mock test on mobile?
- Yes. EIKEN Grade Pre-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 Pre-2 syllabus?
- The EIKEN Grade Pre-2 syllabus maps to its 1 section: EIKEN Grade Pre-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 Pre-2?
- Open to anyone; there are no age or educational prerequisites. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic EIKEN Grade Pre-2 practice: a free full-length mock in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the EIKEN Grade Pre-2 exam and how should I prepare?
- Official EIKEN Grade Pre-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 Pre-2 mock with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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