Course Registration Guidelines

You must create an account in the STAR system (Students Tools for Access and Review) and take an online placement test.
You can take the test a month before each semester starts.
Credit students must register for STAR before registering for a UTokyo Academic Affairs System (UTAS) credit. You need to register for both STAR and UTAS to be able to take classes.

The placement test consists of three parts.

Part 1: Self-assessment of your Japanese ability

You will be asked questions to see what you can/cannot understand with your current level of Japanese. In Part 2, the level of the test you will take will be determined, so please answer accurately.

Part 2: Grammar, reading, listening, and writing tests.

If you have not studied Japanese yet, you can press “skip” and go to register for Beginning courses without taking Part 2 of the test.
All of the tests are available to you online only once. Please take the test where you can ensure a stable internet connection　because you cannot take the test again.

Part 3: Writing test

The essay is a reference for level assessment.
Please write the appropriate number of characters according to the designated level.

Once you finish the two parts, you will receive a list of courses available at your level in the following semester. You can then register for the courses you want.

These tests results will help you to comprehend your current Japanese level and to study in an appropriate course. You are encouraged to take it properly to reflect your actual ability. If your Japanese level is deemed not suitable for the class you enrolled in after classes begin, you must change classes. Thus,it is important to take the placement test properly and register for the class that matches your level from the start.