Japanese Language Proficiency Test
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In the UK the test is administered by SOAS Language Centre, University of London (and separately at the University of Edinburgh) on behalf of the Japan Foundation.
JLPT Levels
In 2010 the old 4-level JLPT changed into a new 5-level JLPT: N1, N2, N3, N4 and N5.
A middle level (N3) has been added to bridge the gap between the former Level 3 and Level 2.
For details of this change see on the official website of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, administered by the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services. That page is in Japanese.
Online Results for JLPT December 2012
The Online Results for JLPT December 2012 will be available from 31 JANUARY 2013 at www.jlpt-overseas.jp/onlineresults/top.html and also available from the official site at http://www.jlpt.jp/guideline/results_online.html.
Your Examinee Registration Number and your Registered Password are required to access the online results. Your password can be found on your test voucher. We are NOT able to assist with any password-related enquiries.
JLPT July 2013
The JLPT July will be held on Sunday 7th July 2013. We will be open for applications from mid March 2013.
Fees and Payment for JLPT 2012
The fee for JLPT December 2012 is £75 for each level.
No refund will be available under any circumstances once your payment has been accepted unless cancellation is made by the Japan Foundation, the Japan Education Exchange or SOAS. Read the Download the 2012 Test Guide (pdf; 4mb) for the terms and conditions of the JLPT exam.
Level change requests are only acceptable before the application deadline and must be made in writing to jlpt@soas.ac.uk.
The JLPT Test Guide
Download the Download the 2012 Test Guide (pdf; 4mb)
What is the Japanese Language Proficiency Test?
The JLPT is an internationally recognised qualification for non-native speakers, sponsored by the Japan Foundation and the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services. In the UK the test is administered by SOAS Language Centre, University of London, on behalf of the Japan Foundation.
See our JLPT FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions.
Preparatory Classes
Preparatory classes for the Proficiency Test are normally held at SOAS Language Centre from September to November and from April to June.
