Japanese NAATI CCL:
find out where you stand
before you pay $814.
35 full-length Japanese 日本語 dialogues written to the official CCL specification, read at exam speed, and marked line by line against your own words — so you know how far you are from 63 before you pay $814 to find out.
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What the Japanese test actually asks of you
| Pass mark | 63 out of 90 |
|---|---|
| What it is worth | 5 points towards skilled migration |
| Test fee | AUD $814 (correct at time of writing) |
| Format | Two dialogues, each 12–14 segments, roughly 300 words, segments up to 35 words |
| Japanese dialogues here | 35 of 2241 across 4 subject areas |
Hear a real one
From Consultation for Acute Diarrhoea · Health · the same audio you get when you practise.
I'm glad you came in today, Mr. Tanaka. Since yesterday morning, how many times have you had diarrhoea, and was it watery or loose?
はい、昨日の朝からずっと下痢が続いていて、今までに七回ほどトイレに行きました。ほとんど水のような便でした。
Have you also noticed any blood, mucus, or fever, and have you travelled overseas or eaten at a restaurant recently?
いいえ、血や粘液は見ていませんが、少し熱っぽい感じがします。先週、友人と海鮮のレストランで食事をしました。
Subject areas covered in Japanese
- Health 28
- Employment 4
- Insurance 2
- Health (Counselling) 1
What the Japanese dialogues are about
Every one of these is a full 12–14 segment dialogue with examiner-speed audio. Titles are shown as a Japanese candidate sees them.
- 急性感染性結膜炎の診察Acute Infective Conjunctivitis ConsultationHealth
- 狭心症の診断と生活指導Angina Diagnosis and Lifestyle GuidanceHealth
- 高校入学前のぜんそく初期対応計画Asthma First Aid Plan Before High SchoolHealth
- 腰痛のリハビリ治療経過確認Back Injury Physiotherapy Follow-UpHealth
- 耳が詰まった相談Clogged Ear ConsultationHealth
- 急性下痢の診察Consultation for Acute DiarrhoeaHealth
- うつ病フォローアップ：精神科医紹介、待機時間と費用Depression Follow-up: Psychiatrist Referral, Wait Time and CostHealth
- うつ病スクリーニング相談Depression Screening ConsultationHealth
- 体重管理のための栄養士相談Dietitian Consultation for Weight ManagementHealth
- 妊娠糖尿病スクリーニングの説明Gestational Diabetes Screening ExplainedHealth
- 夫の突然の死後、グリーフカウンセリングのフォローアップGrief Counselling Session Follow-upHealth (Counselling)
- 車事故後の悲しみと不眠症Grief and Insomnia After a Car AccidentHealth
- シドニーの性の健康クリニックにおける HIV 診断カウンセリングHIV Diagnosis Counselling at a Sydney Sexual Health ClinicHealth
- コミュニティクリニックでの花粉症の相談Hay Fever Consultation at a Community ClinicHealth
- 頭部外傷：小児の緊急対応Head Injury: Pediatric Emergency AssessmentHealth
- 健康保険の請求が項目番号不足で却下されるHealth Insurance Claim Rejected for Missing Item NumbersInsurance
- 妊娠中のB型肝炎：新生児予防接種計画Hepatitis B in Pregnancy: Newborn Vaccination PlanHealth
- 配送センターでの労働組合加入についてJoining the Union at the Distribution CentreEmployment
- 肝臓の腫瘤診断と専門医への紹介Liver Mass Diagnosis and ReferralHealth
- 腰痛の理学療法評価Lower Back Pain Physiotherapy AssessmentHealth
- 血圧薬の副作用への対処法Managing Blood Pressure Medication Side EffectsHealth
- Nepean Hospital での小児喘息発作への対応Managing a Child's Asthma Attack at Nepean HospitalHealth
Read all 35 Japanese dialogues with full transcripts → · 10 of them as a PDF
On your phone? The same Japanese dialogues are in the NAATI CCL app for iPhone and Android.
Australian terms that cost Japanese candidates marks
These come up constantly and rarely have a clean Japanese equivalent. Each links to how to render it, and the trap to avoid.
- Medicare固有名詞としてそのまま「Medicare」と言う。日本の健康保険とは制度が異なるため『健康保険』と訳さず、Medicareのまま伝えるのが安全。
- Mental health care plan「メンタルヘルスケアプラン」とカタカナで説明し、必要なら『GPが作成する、Medicareの補助を受けられる心のケア計画』と補足する。
- Out-of-pocket「自己負担(額)」と訳すのが最も自然で正確。
- Lifeline団体名としてそのまま「Lifeline」と発音する。
- Emergency department「救急部門」または「救急外来」と説明的に訳すのが適切。頭字語のEDが出た場合も同様に訳す。
- Fair Work固有名詞として「Fair Work」とそのまま言う。必要なら『労働に関する政府機関Fair Work』と補足する。
- Medical certificate「診断書」と訳す。文脈により『病気休暇のための診断書』と補足してもよい。
- Medicare card「Medicareカード」とそのままカタカナで言う。
- Excess「自己負担額」または保険業界用語として『免責金額』と訳す。
- Triple Zero「トリプル・ゼロ、000番」のように数字を明示して伝える。番号ordinal(000)は西洋数字のまま述べる。
- Fair Trading固有名詞として「Fair Trading」とそのまま言うか、『消費者保護を扱う州の機関Fair Trading』と補足する。
- Fair Work Commission「Fair Work Commission」と英語のまま言うのが基本。必要なら「連邦の労使関係を扱う機関」と補足する。
- Event number「イベント番号」または『警察に届け出た際の受理番号』と説明する。
- Local Court「地方裁判所」と訳すか、州により名称が異なるため「Local Court」とそのまま言ってもよい。
The full Japanese vocabulary list: all 124 terms by topic → · download it as a PDF
Questions people ask
Is the NAATI CCL test available in Japanese?
Yes. Japanese is one of the languages NAATI tests for the CCL. Passing adds 5 points to your skilled migration score. We currently publish 35 Japanese practice dialogues.
How many marks do I need to pass?
63 out of 90, and at least 29 on each of the two dialogues. Marks come off for information you leave out, add, or change, and for language quality. We mark against the same published categories; the score is our own model's estimate, not a NAATI result.
How much does the real Japanese CCL test cost?
AUD $814 (NAATI fees for 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027), and you do not know the result until NAATI finalises it. That is the whole reason this site exists: know where you stand before you pay to sit it.
Can I wear headphones in the test?
No — no headsets, headphones or earphones of any kind. You use the computer's speakers and microphone. Older guides that tell you to wear wired headphones will get you caught out on the day. Only one screen is allowed at any time; your phone or tablet acts as the second camera.
Can I take notes?
Yes, with a pen and loose sheets of paper only. No typing of notes, and no electronic resources — dictionaries, web browsing, live captions or transcription — during the test.
What if I miss something — can I hear a segment again?
Yes, but it costs you. Each dialogue gives one free replay; beyond that you lose marks. Save it for the longest, most information-dense segment — or spend it when you have missed a number, a name, or a negation, because those cost more.
How long until I get my result, and how long is it valid?
NAATI's candidate instructions say results come by email within 4–6 weeks; they are issued individually as they are finalised, so two people who sat on the same day can hear back on different days. The result is valid for five years from the date of issue (three years if issued before 9 August 2022) and the expiry cannot be extended.
Is CCL still worth 5 migration points in Japanese?
Yes. Credentialed Community Language points remain in the 189, 190 and 491 points tests. CCL is not a professional interpreting credential — passing it does not qualify you to work as an interpreter.
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