Name:

Center for Research on Educational Testing

Established:

January 7, 2007

Office:

12th Floor, Tokyo Opera City Tower
3-20-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo, Japan 163-1412

Objective:

Research and development of new educational testing methods and the advancement of testing technology

Board of Directors:

Research Structure:

1. Assessment and Analysis of Educational Testing Theories

• Research testing theories and methods
• Plan and develop joint research projects and exchange programs with overseas educational testing institutions

2. Development of Testing Items and Content

• Research the development of testing items and content for:
  • Reading literacy
  • ICT literacy
  • Social skills

3. Advancement of Testing Technology

• Research technology development for advanced testing and scoring systems
• Build foundations for computer-based testing systems

Other activities:

• Plan and conduct joint projects and exchange programs with other organizations within and outside of the country
• Organize symposiums and seminars
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals
• Develop testing materials and technology