The Japanese Language Proficiency Test is held worldwide every year to evaluate and certify the proficiency in Japanese of non-native speakers. The test has been held annually since 1984.

In Australia, the test is held in Sydney, Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. In Japan, the test is administered by the Association of International Education (AIEJ) and the Japan Foundation.

The 2008 Japanese Language Proficiency Test will be held on Sunday, 7 December 2008.

Please note: the deadline of the applications is on Friday 5 September 2008.