The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has been offered by the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services since 1984 as a reliable means of evaluating and certifying the Japanese proficiency of non-native speakers. At the beginning, there were approximately 7,000 examinees worldwide. In 2017, there were as many as 1,000,000 examinees around the globe, making JLPT the largest-scale Japanese-language test in the world.

Twice yearly, on first Sunday in July and December. However, the July test will only be taken place in certain countries/areas including Hong Kong.

The JLPT is open to all non-native Japanese speakers. There is no age limit on candidates taking the JLPT.

Yes. Please provide the copies of doctor's proof upon registration. Special arrangements such as "enlarged test booklets", "booklets in Braille", "extended test time", "separated room"...etc. would be arranged to meet individual needs as far as possible.

The JLPT has five different levels of difficulty. N1 is the highest level and
N5 is the lowest level. Please refer to the contents and criteria of the JLPT. click here.

The standard is different. It cannot be compared.

Levels N1 and N2 have TWO test sections each: (1) Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar) and Reading, and (2) Listening.
N3, N4 and N5 have THREE test sections each: (1) Language Knowledge (Vocabulary), (2) Language Knowledge (Grammar) and Reading, and (3) Listening. You can refer to The Japan Foundation for sample questions .

No. Not necessary / Not allowed.

The "Test Content Specifications" which includes the lists of vocabulary, kanji, and grammar will not be published for the new test.

The goal of learning Japanese is not to memorize vocabulary, kanji, and grammar, but to become capable of using them as a means of communication. The new test is to measure both "Japanese language knowledge, including vocabulary and grammar," and "the competence required to perform communicative tasks using language knowledge.' Therefore, we determined that it is not appropriate to publish "Test Content Specifications" which includes the lists of vocabulary, kanji, and grammar. On the other hand, as the new levels N1, N2, N4, N5 are approximately the same as old levels 1, 2, 3, 4, the "Test Content Specifications" of the old test could be a reference for preparing for the new test.

In order to pass, (1) total score needs to be at or above the point required for passing (overall pass mark) and (2) score in each scoring section needs to be at or above the minimum point required for passing (sectional pass mark). If there is even one scoring section where the score is below the sectional pass mark, examinees are determined to have failed, no matter how high the total score he/she might have.
Examinees will be judged to have failed if they miss a test section. Although they will receive a Score Report, it will not show scores for any test section, including those that have been taken.

In general, universities in Japan use the results of “Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students” conducted by the Japan Student Services Organization as a reference. JLPT results are sometimes used for international students from countries where “Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students” is not conducted. Please inquire directly at the schools to which you are applying.

Enrolment will be accepted on-line only. Starting from 2022, enrolment centre service will be terminated.

We accept on-line enrolment. After you fill in the enrolment form, confirm the information and submit it successfully, you will be able to receive an email confirming the acceptance of your application. You will be notified of your registration number in the email. Please follow the instructions and arrange the payment by using PPS / make payment at designated convenience stores. We will notify you by email upon receipt of your payment.
An official receipt together with the test voucher will be sent to you by post.

7 July 2024 (Sunday)
1 December 2024 (Sunday)

Yes, but please be reminded that you cannot sit for two different levels of the test which are conducted at the same time. For those who want to apply two different levels of the test are requested to submit two separate enrolment forms and two separate payments.

No, test center will be assigned to candidates through a computer allocation system. Requests for change of test centers will NOT be considered. Please note that registration fees, once paid, are not refunded.

No. Please refer to: http://www.jees.or.jp/jlpt//

No. Test organizer is different according to each country. If you want to take the test in Hong Kong, you must enroll through our Society.

No. No application will be accepted after enrolment deadline for whatever reason.

Yes, you must fill in the identity card number and name printed on your identity card. On the test day, you have to present the same identity document indicated on the enrolment form for identification purpose.
Non-Hong Kong citizens may fill in the passport number or entry permit number(candidates from Mainland China).

We accept PPS payment or make payment at designated convenience stores. You will be notified of the payment details by email. Please complete the PPS payment/payment at designated convenience stores within the specific period.

Please check the “Spam email” folder first. Or you can login the “Candidate Login” page. Copies of all the emails sent by us have been saved inside the page. If you still have problem in reading the “confirmation email”, please contact us immediately. Otherwise, late payment will cause cancellation of application.

We cannot update the payment status until we have received data from the bank. For payment made thru PPS/Internet banking/convenience stores, Updates inside the "Candidate Login" will be done before 11pm on next working day. Please note that Saturday, Sunday and Public holiday are not being counted as working day.

Test voucher will be sent to candidates at around 3 weeks before the test day. If you still have not received the test voucher on 15 November / 15 June, please contact us. (Tel:2866-9991)

Candidates can check and amend their personal information via "Candidate Login" on our web-site within a specific period. Otherwise, you can notify us about the amendment either by letter or email. Request by phone will not be accepted. Please note that you must update your correspondence address if there is any subsequent change.

No.

We will send the test voucher to your Hong Kong / Macau correspondence address given on the enrolment form.

Please contact us. (Tel 2866-9991)

Please contact us. (Tel 2866-9991) No revision could be made after the test.

Please contact us. (Tel 2866-9991)

Please update your information on-line. Or write to us either by letter or email.

No.

No. Test fee paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.

No. Receipt cannot be re-issued. A letter of proof on test fee paid could be issued with  HK$50 handling charge within 3 working days. Please contact us for details.

No admission into the Examination Hall is allowed 10 minutes after the start of the “Language Knowledge” section. For the “Listening” section, no one is allowed to enter the Examination Hall once the question CD is set to run. Candidates who are absent from any section or leave early during the test will obtain no score in all sections.

If you are unable to produce the Test Voucher when participating in the examination, a temporary Test Voucher could be issued on request at the main office of the test venue with a handling charge of HK$100.

Candidate who are unable to produce a valid identification document will be disqualified from the examination.

As answers filled in by propelling pencils could not be erased thoroughly by rubbers and the marks left behind may affect proper assessment of the answers, candidates are advised NOT to use such pencils when answering the questions.

You are advised to bring your own watch (must be put on your wrist) as a reference to measure the time for the examination because no clock will be set inside the examination centers. Please note that time for the examination is measured according to the watch of the examination instructor. You are not allowed to use your mobile phone for timekeeping during the examination.

You will receive your test result in March (December Test) and in October (July Test) through a notification letter sent to you by post. Please follow the schedule and present the notification letter together with your identity document to our Shau Kei Wan office to collect the test result. Result will be kept in our office for one year. Please note that all uncollected result will be destroyed after retention period. Test result can also be checked online. Please refer to our web-site for schedule.

No. Please notify your school about your candidate number and other personal data. Your school can contact the organizer in Japan directly for your result.

Yes. During the online result checking period, you can check your JLPT result at the "Candidate Login" page. Please refer to our website for details. We do not accept telephone enquiry on test result.

Each candidate will be given a test report. Those who passed will be given a JLPT certificate as well.

No. The organizer- Japan Foundation examine all the papers carefully by checking them many times. Request for additional checking will not be accepted. Neither the Japan Foundation nor our Society will respond to inquiries regarding test scores.

Since the content of the new test and the scoring method are different from the old test, the scores from the new test cannot be compared to those of the old test.

The organizers have determined that combining Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar) and Reading is appropriate for N4 and N5, as the required proficiencies for these two sections overlap considerably at these basic levels.

No test report or certificate can be reissued. Candidate can only apply for a "Certificate of Result and Scores" for the test.
For more details, please refer to the website of the Japan Foundation: https://www.jlpt.jp/certificate/index.html

No. The organizer will not correct and re-issue certificates or score reports for any reasons.

No. However, some companies and schools that use test results may have a validity period for the test certificate.

No, it will continue to be valid.

No. No additional special certificate.

We do not have any courses for the test. Some Japanese language institutions in Hong Kong have organized different courses for the test. For those interested, please refer to the institution links provided on our website.

There are no plans to publish collections of complete copies of tests administered in past year. The "New Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Sample Questions" would be an excellent resource for practice, as the form and content of each test item are presented just like they are on the actual test.

Sample questions can be accessed on the website of the Japan Foundation:https://www.jlpt.jp/e/samples/sampleindex.html

Summary of the JLPT held in Hong Kong and Macau is available on our website. Summary of the JLPT held all over the world is available on the website of the Japan Foundation: http://jlpt.jp/statistics/

Please visit the official JLPT website at http://www.jlpt.jp/e/ for more information and updates.