preliminary examination

(education) An examination that usually qualifies a student to continue studies at a higher level.

Japanese Meaning

高等教育への進学・進級など、より上位の学習段階に進むための資格を得るために行われる試験。

After months of studying, she passed the preliminary examination and was accepted into the university's advanced program.

数か月間勉強した後、彼女は進学資格試験に合格し、大学の上級課程に進学しました。

Sense（1）

(education) An examination that usually qualifies a student to continue studies at a higher level.

preliminary examinations

（ plural ）