Vivinavi : Sodegaura : (Japan) Sodegaura

In March, we will be holding the Junior ・ Programming Exam.
Please take this opportunity to test your current programming skills.
If you wish to take the exam, please apply for it from the Esta homepage.


◆Junior ・ Programming Certification Scratch Section （ March 2022 ） ◆

●Test Site ： Esta Kisarazu School ・ Sodegaura School

●Test Schedule ： Kisarazu 3/19 （ Sat ） ・ Sodegaura 3/26 （ Sat ）

●Test Time
Gold level ： 50 minutes, Silver level ： 40 minutes, Bronze level ： 40 minutes, Entry level ： 30 minutes

*No leaving in the middle

[Kisarazu School ： 3/19 （ Sat ） 9:00 ～ ]
9:00 ～ 9:15 （ Explanation ） , 9:15 ～ （ Exam ）

・ Gold level ： 9:00 ～ 10:05 10:10 End
・ Silver level ： 9:00 ～ 9:55 10:00 end
・ Bronze level ： 9:00 ～ 9:55 10:00 end
・ Entry level ： 9:00 ～ 9:45 9:50 end


[Sodegaura School ： 3/26 （ Sat ） 11:00 ～ ]
11:00 ～ 11:15 （ Description ） , 11:15 ～ （ Exam ）

・ Gold level ： 11:00 ～ 12:05 12:10 end
・ Silver level ： 11:00 ～ 11:55 12:00 end
・ Bronze kyu ： 11:00 ～ 11:55 12:00 end
・ Entry kyu ： 11:00 ～ 11:45 11:50 end

*The end time varies depending on the level taken.


●Capacity ： 8 students per school

●Examination level ： Gold level （ 1 level ）, Silver level （ 2 level ）, Bronze level （ 3 level ）, Entry （, 4th level ）


●Eligibility ： No age limit, non-ESTA enrolled students may take the exam.

●Test Content （ Approximate Level ）
・ Gold Level ： Can think logically combining multiple conditions and paths.
Also, be able to create Scratch projects with various sprites linked together using multiple conditions, operations, and nested scripts.
Model Videos ： https://youtu.be/MryAJf5lEAw

・ Silver level ： Able to think logically using basic conditions and paths.
Also, be able to create a Scratch project with a small number of interlocking sprites using multiple conditional branches and nested scripts.
Model Videos ： https://youtu.be/YNnfTq68TVA

・ Bronze level ： Able to think logically using simple conditions and plot lines.
Also, be able to create a Scratch project with a small number of interlocking sprites using multiple conditional branches and nested scripts.
Model Videos ： https://youtu.be/ncfXEV801wA

・ Entry level ： Can think logically using specific conditions and plot lines at an introductory level.
Can also create a Scratch project with one or two interlocking sprites, using scripts for conditional branching and repetition.
Model Video ： https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MezmnXNtR-I

*Guideline for passing the course is a special score of 60% or higher.


● How to apply for the examination ： Please apply from the Esta homepage.
https://www.esta1.net/mirai-form
When applying, please enter the examinee's name, date of birth, gender, address, telephone number and e-mail address.

●Application Period ：
☆ 19th Exam ： March 1st （ Tue ） until noon
☆ 26th Exam ： March 8th （ Tue ） Noon


● Exam Fee ：
Gold Level ： 3,000 yen
Silver Level ： 2,800 yen
Bronze Level ： 2,
Entry level ： 2,400 yen

●Payment Method ： Credit Card
Please make your payment when you register for the examination on the website.
Also, since the examination fee differs depending on the level, please enter the following coupon code when you make your payment if you are taking an examination for a level other than Gold.
*Gold level test takers do not need to enter the coupon code.

[Coupon Code]
Silver grade "silver"
Bronze grade "bronze"
Entry grade "entry"


● What to bring ： Writing utensils （ Envelope, eraser ）, Examination voucher
*Examination voucher will be given after registration.


Results will be notified approximately one month after the examination date.
Successful candidates will receive a "Certificate".

*Please wear a mask when you come to the school to prevent infection.
*Please note that you will not be allowed to take the exam if you arrive more than 5 minutes later than the exam start time.
*Cancellation after registration is not allowed. However, if you are corona-positive or have a close contact on the day of the test, please contact us so that you can take the test at a later date.

Please contact us if you have any questions.