About ii-5

A speaking diagnostic for English speakers learning Japanese.

ii-5 is built around one belief: speaking proficiency is what most learners need to know about themselves, and almost nothing else measures it precisely. We do.

Principles

How ii-5 thinks about assessment.

  1. 01

    Speaking-first

    We measure what comes out of your mouth, not what you can recognize on a page. Pronunciation, grammar under pressure, register choice — the things that actually matter in conversation.

  2. 02

    AI grading, human review

    Every submission runs through a calibrated AI pipeline, then a certified grader reviews and finalizes. You get the speed of AI with the trust of human judgment.

  3. 03

    Five dimensions, scored separately

    A single score hides where you actually need work. ii-5 returns a per-dimension profile so the next step is obvious.

By the numbers

The shape of the assessment.

5

Construct dimensions

ii1–5

Calibrated levels

1–5

Per-construct scoring scale

Find your level. Start with the placement test.

Five to ten minutes. No signup. Diagnostic-grade feedback.