JLPT Scope

Not sure where to put this so temporarily place it here:

The following info taken from JEES.

Level	Contents			Criteria
	Sections	Min	Points
1	Writing-Vocabulary Listening Reading-Grammar Total	45 45 90 180	100 100 200 400	The examinee has mastered grammar to a high level, knows around 2,000 Kanji and 10,000 words, and has an integrated command of the language sufficient for life in Japanese society. This level is normally reached after studying Japanese for around 900 hours.
2	Writing-Vocabulary Listening Reading-Grammar Total	35 40 70 145	100 100 200 400	The examinee has mastered grammar to a relatively high level, knows around 1,000 Kanji and 6,000 words, and has the ability to converse, read, and write about matters of a general nature. This level is normally reached after studying Japanese for around 600 hours and after completion of an intermediate course.
3	Writing-Vocabulary Listening Reading-Grammar Total	35 35 70 140	100 100 200 400	The examinee has mastered grammar to a limited level, knows around 300 Kanji and 1,500 words, and has the ability to take part in everyday conversation and to read and write simple sentences. This level is normally reached after studying Japanese for around 300 hours and after completion of an elementary course.
4	Writing-Vocabulary Listening Reading-Grammar Total	25 25 50 100	100 100 200 400	The examinee has mastered the basic elements of grammar, knows around 100 Kanji and 800 words, and has the ability to engage in simple conversation and to read and write short, simple sentences. This level is normally reached after studying Japanese for around 150 hours and after completion of the first half of an elementary course.