JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)
Postage of December 2024 certificates – For anything related to this (was it sent, my address has changed, etc) please contact your Host Institution directly. All matters related to the physical postage of certificates are handled by the Host Institution that was in charge of the site where you completed the test. You can also find their email address on your Test Voucher.
Also note: Effective from April 2025, duplicate reissuance of JLPT Certificate of Result and Scores will incur charge. Details here:
https://www.jlpt.jp/e/topics/202411281732777015.html
Older notice: https://www.jlpt.jp/e/topics/202405011714545856.html
*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.
(December 2025 Test Guide is not yet available)
Mobile phone ban. Much stricter measures against misconduct will be enforced during the July 2025 test and onwards. Mobile phones, smart watches and similar devices will be prohibited from use from the beginning of the test until all sections have concluded, including during test breaks.
Next JLPT: July 6 (Sun), 2025.
• Applications for the July JLPT in Australia have closed. No further applications will be accepted.
• There is no waiting list nor standby.
• July Test Vouchers will be sent to examinees by EMAIL approximately 1 month before the Test. Please wait until June 13 (Fri) before contacting jlpt_sy(at)jpf.go.jp regarding missing Vouchers.
Cost
- N1, N2 and N3 ⇒ $95 Test fee + $$6.27 Eventbrite booking fee.
- N4 and N5 ⇒ $85 Test fee + $5.74 Eventbrite booking fee.
All prices are inclusive of GST.