JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)
Postage of December 2025 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 (link here) that was in charge of the site where you completed the test. You can also find their email address on your Test Voucher.
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. Further 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.
Effective from the July 2026 test, there is a change in the eligibility requirements for taking the test within Japan. (Doesn’t affect the JLPT within AUSTRALIA).
In FAQ #26 of the website of the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES), which administers the JLPT in Japan, there is a description of eligible cases without a residence card. For further information examinees should contact JEES directly. https://info.jees-jlpt.jp/other/2026jisshi.html#
Test sites and schedule for Australia
July 2026 test sites:
• Canberra: N1, N2, N3 only.
• Gold Coast: All levels.
• Sydney: N4, N5 only.
Limited capacities for all sites.
TBC (to be confirmed): due to unforeseen circumstances, JLPT in Melbourne might not be offered in December 2026.
Special Testing Accommodations (STA)
What is STA?
STA stands for “Special Testing Accommodations”. STA is a mandatory procedure for requesting non-standard exam conditions due to illness, injury, physical disability, or other conditions.
Who should apply for STA?
STA should be considered by any examinee that might:
• need to consume medicine DURING the test (including food / drink for medical reasons)
• wear health monitoring devices (such as an insulin meter)
• use hearing aids or reading glasses or a magnifying glass
• have developmental disabilities
What kind of accommodation requests can result from STA?
There are many possible requests such as enlarged test papers or use of a phone for glucose monitoring. Details are in the STA ZIP. For application purposes, all requests broadly fall under one of these two kinds:
• Request(s) that require a separate test room. Any request for extended time will automatically require this.
• Request(s) where the examinee can still be included together in the main test room with all other examinees. Usually this is a reading glasses or magnifying glass request.
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.
Next JLPT: July 5 (Sun), 2026.
• Applications for the July 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 approximately 1 month before the Test. Do not contact us about missing vouchers until June 11 (Thu). Voucher emailing is queued to happen in the days closely before this date.
• Test duration varies per Test Level and due to breaks. Refer to the Test Guide for details.
JLPT with STA Separate Room
STA ZIP: https://sydney.jpf.go.jp/jpf/jpfmedia/STA-26A.zip
Contains the STA Request Form 受験上の配慮申請書 and information.
STA Application deadline: March 25 (Wed) 5pm AEDT
Applies to all STA procedures including registering via Eventbrite and submission of the STA Request Form and supporting evidence. Strictly no late submissions will be accepted. In the case of STA separate room, late or non-submission of the STA Request Form will result in the JLPT application being cancelled without refund.
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.