Leverwell School Kaigo Announces Examination Results for Students of the 38th National Certified Care Worker Examination Preparation Course
Leverwell School Kaigo announces the pass rate for students who took the 38th National Certified Care Worker Examination preparation course.
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- 📰 Published: April 1, 2026 at 00:00
Leverwell Inc. (https://corp.levwell.jp), which operates the care worker qualification school "Leverwell School Kaigo," announces the examination results for students who participated in its "Certified Care Worker Examination Preparation Course" for the 38th National Certified Care Worker Examination (Reiwa 7 / 2025).
■ Overview of Results for the 38th National Certified Care Worker Examination
Leverwell School Kaigo offers the "Leverwell School Kaigo Certified Care Worker Examination Preparation Course" as part of its career advancement support for care workers. Following the announcement of the pass list for the 38th National Certified Care Worker Examination (Reiwa 7 / 2025) on March 16, 2026 *1, we have compiled the national examination results and the pass status of our course participants.
▼ National Results *1
・Number of Examinees: 78,469
・Number of Passers: 54,987
・Pass Rate: 70.1%
・Passing Score: 64 points
▼ Results for "Leverwell School Kaigo Certified Care Worker Examination Preparation Course" Participants
・Pass Rate:
└ 2025 Academic Year (Current): 100.0%
└ 2024 Academic Year: 91.7%
└ 2023 Academic Year: 93.7%
・Average Score: 84.7 points
This year, the pass rate for our course participants was 100.0% *2, exceeding the national average. Since its launch in the 2023 academic year, this course has continuously supported care workers aiming to pass the national examination and obtain their qualifications.
*1: Social Welfare and Medical Care Worker Examination and Certification Center, "Regarding the Announcement of Passers for the 38th National Certified Care Worker Examination"
https://www.sssc.or.jp/goukaku/keFc2hDuPnJiQ4j4t3GuDiLiFxnbLD/pdf/k_happyou.pdf
*2: These results are based on responses from 75% of participants who took the national examination and responded to a survey.
■ Environment Surrounding Care Workers and Trends in the National Certified Care Worker Examination
With Japan's rapidly aging society, a shortage of approximately 570,000 care workers is projected by 2040 *3, making securing personnel an urgent social issue. As the demand for care becomes more complex and diverse, the role of "Certified Care Workers" with high expertise is becoming increasingly important.
Amidst this, changes are also occurring in the environment surrounding the National Certified Care Worker Examination. Starting with the 38th examination, "partial pass" was introduced for the first time, allowing examinees who reach the passing standard in certain subjects to have those subjects exempted until the year after next, aiming to reduce the burden on those studying while working.
Furthermore, the diversity of examinees is increasing, with foreign students accounting for over half of the new entrants to certified care worker training institutions in 2025 *4 for the first time. Against this backdrop of system reforms and changes in the workforce composition, the number of examinees for the 38th examination increased for the second consecutive year, reaching 78,469 *5.
On the other hand, recent national examinations have included case-study style questions designed to assess practical judgment and application skills in real-world scenarios. While opportunities to take the exam are expanding, systematic study remains crucial for passing.
Leverwell School Kaigo will continue to support the success of diverse examinees through its "Certified Care Worker Examination Preparation Course," contributing to the securing of personnel and the enhancement of professionalism in the care industry.
*3: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, "Initiatives for Securing Care Workers: Necessary Number of Care Workers Based on the 9th Phase Long-Term Care Insurance Project Plan"
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_02977.html
*4: Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, "4th Expert Committee on Securing Welfare Personnel (Held September 17, 2025)"
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_65533.html
*5: Social Welfare and Medical Care Worker Examination and Certification Center announcement, "Number of Examinees for the 38th National Certified Care Worker Examination (Preliminary Figures)"
■ Voices from Participants
▼ Reasons for taking the "National Certified Care Worker Examination"
・ "To obtain the qualification, improve my treatment, and enhance my skills." (50s, Male)
・ "To change my residency status to 'Care Worker'." (20s, Female)
・ "Witnessing the reality of an aging society, I wanted to be involved." (50s, Female)
・ "I wanted to acquire a practical skill." (40s, Female)
■ About "Leverwell School Kaigo"
Leverwell School Kaigo is a qualification school for those aiming to find employment, change careers, or advance their careers in the care industry. In addition to our own schools in Shinjuku, Omiya, and Umeda, we collaborate with partner schools nationwide to support qualification acquisition in all 47 prefectures. Approved for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's "Career Advancement Support Program through Reskilling," we provide integrated "learning" and "job placement support" to foster careers as care workers. We contribute to resolving the shortage of care workers in our super-aging society by nurturing the workforce and promoting retention in the industry.
Leverwell Inc.
Leverwell Inc. (https://corp.levwell.jp) operates human resource, education, and SaaS businesses specializing in the medical, welfare, and healthcare industries, with the vision of "Supporting the Wellness of this Nation." We address the worsening labor shortage in Japan's super-aging society through "human resource supply and optimal placement," "securing new workers," and "improving productivity," contributing to a society where everyone can receive medical, welfare, and healthcare services with peace of mind.
▽ "Leverwell" - Job/Career Change/Dispatch Services Specializing in Medical, Care, Childcare, and Healthcare Industries
▽ "WanCone" - Inpatient/Discharge Support SaaS Solution for Medical and Welfare Facilities
Leverages Group (https://leverages.jp/)
Headquarters: Shibuya Scramble Square 24F/25F, 2-24-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Representative Director: Tomohide Iwatsuki
Capital: 50 million yen
Established: April 2005
Business Activities: Own media business, human resource related business, system engineering business, system consulting business, M&A advisory business, DX business, medical related business, education related business
With the mission to solve societal issues and pursue the happiness of all stakeholders, we provide solutions across national and industry borders in the fields of internet media, human resources, system engineering, and M&A. Since our founding in 2005, we have maintained profitability and exceeded 142.8 billion yen in annual sales in FY2024. We aim to become a leading global company of the era through an all-in-house organizational structure composed of specialists in each field and portfolio management that does not limit industries.
FAQ
What was the pass rate for the 38th National Certified Care Worker Examination?
The national pass rate for the 38th National Certified Care Worker Examination was 70.1%.
What was the pass rate for students who took the Leverwell School Kaigo course?
The pass rate for course participants in the 2025 academic year was 100.0%. High pass rates above 90% have been maintained for the past two years.
Is the number of examinees for the National Certified Care Worker Examination increasing?
Yes, the number of examinees for the 38th examination was 78,469, marking an increase for the second consecutive year.
Has the 'partial pass' system been introduced for the National Certified Care Worker Examination?
Yes, starting with the 38th examination, the 'partial pass' system was introduced for the first time, allowing subjects that have reached the passing standard to be exempted until the year after next.
What kind of support does Leverwell School Kaigo offer?
In addition to offering the 'Certified Care Worker Examination Preparation Course' for passing the national exam, we have been approved for the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's 'Career Advancement Support Program through Reskilling,' providing integrated 'learning' and 'job placement support'.