Taking the Test in Japan | JLPT Japanese-Language Proficiency Test

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First test (July): From late January Second test (December): From late June	Check test date on Japan Educational Exchanges and Services website

First test (July): From mid-March Second test (December): From mid-August	Obtain Test Guide (Application Forms) at bookstore

First test (July): From late March-April Second test (December): From late August-September	Carefully read Test Guide, fill in application form, pay registration fee and mail to the JLPT Application Center

First test (July): Mid-June Second test (December): Mid-November	Receive test voucher from Japan Educational Exchanges and Services

First test (July): Early July Second test (December): Early December	Take test

First test (July): Early September
Second test (December): Mid-February

Receive test results from Japan Educational Exchanges and Services

All examinees in each level will receive a Score Report. Successful examinees will receive a Certificate of Proficiency.

＊The first (July) test will not be offered in certain countries/areas. Click here to find out if the first test will be conducted in your country/area.

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