I’ve been debating whether to retake the N1 exam, but I’m not sure if it’s worth the effort and expense of going through the exam again when I already have a passing certificate. I passed it in 2021 with a fairly low score (110/180), mainly because I took it just six months after passing N2.
As far as I know, the certificate never expires, but I’ve been wondering whether it might lose some credibility simply because it was obtained several years ago. On the other hand, I believe I could score significantly higher now, though I’m not thrilled about dealing with all the hassle of registering, traveling, and sitting the exam again.
My main question is whether it’s worth “renewing” the certification with a better score so that companies will continue to take it seriously even many years after it was originally earned. What do you all think?
As additional background, I’ve been living in Japan for the past two years, if that matters.
by WorkingAlive3258