JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test)
Applications for the July test are full. Capacity has been exhausted and is the maximum that can be accommodated and will not be increased. Waiting lists are not in use.
This note: Feb 21, 2023
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.
Brisbane will not be offering the test this July. Canberra will be the only city to offer the July JLPT in 2023 in Australia.
Application periods
• July Test: open on February 21 (Tue) 9am AEDT, for details or to apply see further below on this page.
• December Test: Typically anounced from early July and application commences shortly after.
Next JLPT
- Test date: July 2 (Sun), 2023.
- Test Vouchers will be sent to examinees by EMAIL approximately 1 month before the Test.
Cost
- N1, N2 and N3 ⇒ $95 Test fee + $6.90 Eventbrite booking fee.
- N4 and N5 ⇒ $85 Test fee + $6.31 Eventbrite booking fee.
All prices are inclusive of GST.
The Eventbrite booking fee is non-refundable.
The Test Guide is mandatory reading
- Australia-specific information is at the beginning, on pages (i – vi).
- Contains useful information about dates, procedure, sections, scoring, expected timing, how to fill in answer sheets, etc.
- Photograph submission and paper applications are not necessary. The JLPT in Australia accepts online applications only. Postal applications are not allowed.
Apply here – July 2023 JLPT
Click a Test location to begin application. Links open in Eventbrite.
It is highly recommended to use a PC or laptop instead of a phone or tablet.
Application period: February 21 (Tue) 9am AEDT – March 30 (Thu) 5pm AEDT or until capacity is reached, whichever occurs first.
Special Testing Accommodations (STA)
STA application process:
- Read the Test Guide and the instructions for requesting STA carefully before applying for STA.
- Complete JLPT registration and select YES to the STA question in the registration form.
- Obtain medical certificates to support your STA application.
- Submit the completed STA application form with medical certificates to The Japan Foundation, Sydney via email by the STA application deadline. Submission email address: jlpt(at)jpf.org.au
STA submission deadline:
Please submit ALL of your STA documents by March 30 (Thu) 5pm AEDT
Note:
- There is no assurance that your STA request will be granted.
- If an applicant fails to complete the STA procedure by the deadline, or if the STA request is unsuccessful, the applicant is still be allowed to attempt the Test under the same regular conditions as other examinees.
- Strictly no late submissions will be accepted.
Online Results – December 2022 JLPT
- Online results will be available from (Japan Time) 10am January 23 (Mon) until 5pm March 31 (Fri) 2023.
- You will need your:
- Examinee Registration Number. This is found on your Test Voucher PDF that was emailed a month prior to the Test
- 8-digit passcode. You created this on your application form. It can be viewed on the Eventbrite confirmation email that was sent immediately after you applied and paid. You can also log into your account on Eventbrite and check your ticket history and find your past JLPT order form.
Postal Address Corrections
- Postage of result certificate(s) commences February/March.
- For postal address corrections: notify your Host Institution as soon as possible and at least 7 days before the result certificate(s) are posted.