# GCSE Japanese - Summer Exam

**GCSE Japanese**

GCSE Japanese provides students with the chance to do more than just develop their Japanese language skills. The GCSE Japanese course equips students with the skills to read, write and communicate in Japanese along with an understanding of Japanese culture. GCSE Japanese is excellent preparation for A Level Japanese.

Our approved GCSE Japanese exam centre welcomes private candidates for exams with Edexcel. We provide a safe, well-organised environment designed to support you through every step, ensuring your exam experience is smooth and stress free helping you to gain a recognised qualification in GCSE Japanese proficiency under official exam conditions.

**FAQ GCSE Japanese:**

**What is the difference between Foundation and Higher tier?**  
_If you sit Foundation tier the maximum grade you can achieve is a 5. The questions on Foundation tier will not cover some of the more complex vocabulary and grammatical concepts. Higher tier allows you to get a grades from 3 to 9 but if you do not get sufficient marks for a grade 3 you will be awarded a U grade for unclassified. Please ensure that you chose the correct level when completing the application process._

**Do I need to be a native Japanese speaker to take these exams?**  
_No, the specification is designed for students who have studied Japanese from scratch and the exams are set at a level suitable for someone in this position._

**What are the arrangements for the speaking part of the exam?**  
_The speaking part of the exam is conducted at our centre in Birmingham in May. You will be sent a date and time for your speaking exam by mid April. The speaking exam takes no longer than 30 minutes to complete. Please remember to bring your ID to the speaking exam_.

**I am resitting, can I carry forward my previous mark for the speaking component?**  
_Yes, please ensure that you select the correct option above. You will need to provide the UCI number you used when you originally took the exams and proof of the original mark for this component._

**How does the listening examination work?**  
_Candidates are provided with their own MP3 player onto which the listening files have been downloaded; you will need to provide your own noise cancelling headphones or earphones which has a jack connector as shown in the picture below:.  
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_![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0639/6877/2327/files/Jack_Connector.jpg?v=1757543473)_

**Am I allowed a dictionary in the exams?**  
_No, dictionaries are not allowed for any of the exams._

## Details

- **Price:** 300.0 GBP
- **Vendor:** Exam Centre Birmingham
- **Type:** Exams
- **Tags:** ECB, GCSE Summer Exams

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| Default Title | 300.00 GBP | In stock |

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> Updated: 2026-08-19