JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)
The December 2025 JLPT application period and capacites have been announced. The Test Guide PDF is now available. The information is on this same webpage.
Test sites and schedule for Australia
*All details are subject to possibility of change. It is also not yet determined if future tests will continue to follow this exact pattern of availability.
About The JLPT
The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is the largest-scale Japanese language test in the world. Since 1984, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services have continued to offer the JLPT as a reliable means of evaluating the Japanese proficiency of non-native speakers. The JLPT is widely recognised across corporate and government sectors as a benchmark for proficiency measurement, and is also a strong motivator for students of Japanese language.
An indication of the CEFR level for reference will be added to JLPT score reports starting from the December 2025 JLPT. Futher details: https://www.jlpt.jp/e/about/cefr_reference.html
- Held worldwide on the first Sunday of July and first Sunday in December of each year, but not at all locations.
- July Test application period announced around early February with application anticipated to start in March
- December Test application period announced around mid July with application anticipated to start mid or late August.
- Application for the JLPT in Australia is entirely online. Registration links to a ticketing website (Eventbrite) become available from this page when the time approaches.
Capacity for some cities and some levels may become booked out very quickly on the application opening day. For news on precise application periods, please check this website daily from late January and daily from early July. No emailing list is in use and potential applicants will need to monitor news for themselves.
The Test Guide Is Mandatory Reading
- Australia-specific information is at the beginning, on pages (i – vi).
- Contains useful information about dates, procedure, sections, scoring, expected timing, how to fill in answer sheets, etc.
- Photograph submission and paper applications are not necessary. The JLPT in Australia accepts online applications only. Postal applications are not allowed.
Next JLPT: December 7 (Sun), 2025.
• Application period: August 29 (Fri) 9am AEST – September 11 (Thu) 5pm AEST or until capacity is reached, whichever occurs first.
• It is highly recommended to use a PC or laptop, instead of a phone or tablet, when you apply.
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Capacity:
This is not a live count of remaining places. It is the maximum amount of places available. Capacity is fixed and will not increase for this test.
Test day – Delayed start and end
All test levels in all cities are expected to start and end later than recent past tests. An approximate start time will be displayed during registration (see Eventbrite). The confirmed time will be on the Test Voucher PDF, emailed roughly a month before test day. Test duration varies per level and due to breaks and other matters. For more information, and to calculate an idea of finish times, see the Test Guide (page 7 / 11).
No further detail is available at this stage. Phoning or emailing will not reveal additional information.
Cost
- N1, N2 and N3 ⇒ $105 Test fee + $6.81 Eventbrite booking fee.
- N4 and N5 ⇒ $95 Test fee + $6.27 Eventbrite booking fee.
All prices are inclusive of GST.
(The prices above include an increase of $10 to the Test fee since July 2025.)
Special Testing Accommodations (STA)
Information coming soon.