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

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First test (July): From early February Second test (December): From early July	Check test date on Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES) website

First test (July): From mid-March Second test (December): From mid-August	Sign up for MyJLPT on JEES website (register at any time)

First test (July): From late March to mid-April Second test (December): From late August to mid-September	Apply via JEES website and pay application fee

First test (July): Mid-June Second test (December): Mid-November	Receive test voucher from JEES

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

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

Receive test results from JEES

All examinees in each level will receive a Score Report. Successful examinees will receive a Certificate of Proficiency.
Examinees can view test results by logging on to MyJLPT.

＊Outside Japan, the test may be held only in July or December in some cities. Click here for the test schedule in your city.

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