JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)
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.
- 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.
Test sites and schedule for Australia
Cancellation of the JLPT in Melbourne.
Despite sincere efforts by all parties, we unfortunately must announce that there is no new host institution to hold the forthcoming JLPT in Victoria.
Next JLPT: DECEMBER 6 (Sun), 2026.
- Applications for the December JLPT in Australia have closed. Most locations and levels reached capacity far prior to application deadline. There are no late applications, no waiting list, no standby. If you were not able to register then please refer to information on this page regarding the timing of future test news.
- Test Voucher PDFs will be EMAILED from (jlpt_sy@jpf.go.jp) commencing November 2 (Mon). Emailing should be complete by November 10 (Tue). Please check junk / spam folders and if you still cannot find the voucher, contact us as soon as possible but only on or after November 11 (Wed). This date has been brought forward slightly from the previously published completion date of November 13 (Fri).
- Test duration varies per Test Level and due to breaks. Refer to the Test Guide for details. Refer to the Test Voucher PDF for specific check-in and assembly location details and consult the Host Institution’s JLPT webpage.
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 Test Guide Is Mandatory Reading
- The Test Guide contains information about dates, procedures, sections and scoring, section duration, how to fill in answer sheets, etc.
- Australia-specific information is at the beginning, on pages (i – vii). The JLPT in Australia accepts online applications only. Paper or postal applications are not allowed.
- No photograph is required during application, nor for the Test Voucher. Photo identification is required on the day of the Test. THERE IS NO NEED TO EMAIL A PHOTO.
