The JLPT is a test for non-native speakers of Japanese which evaluates and certifies their Japanese-language proficiency. The test is simultaneously conducted in Japan and various locations overseas twice a year, in July and December. Since JLPT began in 1984, the cumulative number of examinees in Japan and overseas has reached 12,720,000 until the rest in December 2020. Currently, it is the largest Japanese language test in the world.
JLPT certification offers various advantages. In Japan, the JLPT is taken into consideration for preferential immigration treatment as well as an eligibility for various national exams. Outside Japan, it is widely used as university credits, graduation certification, job screening and promotion, as well as for a variety of national qualifications.
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Interested in being better prepared, try out our JLPT Prep Course!
Registration for July 2024 exam will be open from March 15th at 10am to April 12th at 4 pm.
For residents of British Columbia, applications will be accepted starting from 10:00 AM on March 15th.
For those residing outside of British Columbia, applications will open at 10:00 AM on April 2nd.
***Before April 2nd, non-British Columbia residents' appliction will not be registered.***
Please note that, as soon as we reach full capacity, we will close registration.
The pass/fail notification and the Japanese Language Proficiency Test certificate for December 2023 were sent by mail on April 7th.
Date of Exam | Sunday, July 7, 2024 |
Location | Vancouver Japanese Language School and Japanese Hall 487 Alexander St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1C6 |
Test Guide | All the test takers must read the Test Guide and follow the instructions. |
Schedule | N1 受験者集合時間 Designated time for assembling 8:50 言語知識(文字・語彙・文法)・読解 Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar) &Reading 9:00 ~ 10:50 (110分/minutes) 聴 解 Listening 11:15 ~ 12:10 (55分/minutes)
N2 受験者集合時間 Designated time for assembling 8:50 言語知識(文字・語彙・文法)・読解 Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar) &Reading 9:00 ~ 10:45 (105分/minutes) 聴 解 Listening 11:15 ~ 12:05 (50分/minutes)
N3 受験者集合時間 Designated time for assembling 13:50 言語知識(文字・語彙・文法) 14:00 ~ 14:30 (30分/minutes) 読解 Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar) &Reading 14:50 ~ 16:00 (70分/minutes) 聴 解 Listening 16:20 ~ 17:00 (40分/minutes)
N4 受験者集合時間 Designated time for assembling 13:50 言語知識(文字・語彙・文法) 14:00 ~ 14:25(25分/minutes) 読解 Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar) &Reading 14:45 ~ 15:40 (55分/minutes) 聴 解 Listening 16:00 ~ 16:35 (35分/minutes)
N5 受験者集合時間 Designated time for assembling 13:50 言語知識(文字・語彙・文法) 14:00 ~ 14:20(20分/minutes) 読解 Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar) &Reading 14:40 ~ 15:20 (40分/minutes) 聴 解 Listening 15:40 ~ 16:10 (30分/minutes) *If late more than 10 minutes, you won’t be able to take the exam. |
Fee | $85 *Non-refundable (Beginning with the December 2024 test, the fee will be $100.) |
Eligibility | Open to learners of Japanese as a foreign language. |
Application Period | Registration: March 15 at 10 am to April 12 at 4pm, 2024. The registration link will be available here on March 15th. *For residents of British Columbia, applications will be accepted starting from 10:00 AM on March 15th. For those residing outside of British Columbia, applications will open at 10:00 AM on April 2nd. *Please note that we have 340 spots available this time and will close registration once the limit is reached. |
Test Voucher | The test voucher will be sent to all test takers via email on May 10th, 2024. If you do not receive the voucher, please contact at jlpt@vjls-jh.com. |
Rules and regulations | Belongings:
Electronic devices: Switch off your mobile phone and any other electronic devices and place them in your bag. If your devices ring or vibrate during the test, you will be immediately disqualified. Foods and Drinks: Snacks and drinks are allowed only during the break time. If you need any drinks or snacks please bring them with you as there is no place to buy them inside or around the building. |
Access | We do not provide parking lot in the building. We recommend the use of public transit. Check out here to see map, public transit, and parking spots around the building. |
Special Accommodations | If you require special accommodations for the test, please complete the following by April 5th, 2024. After this deadline and if you wish to request special testing accommodations, please contact jlpt@vjls-jh.com before your application.
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Result | Results will be available online around the end of the August. Certification will be sent by mail around the end of September. We will update the date here once it is determined. |
Contact | E-mail: jlpt@vjls-jh.com |
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Registration for July 2024 exam will be open from March 15th at 10am to April 12th at 4 pm.
For residents of British Columbia, applications will be accepted starting from 10:00 AM on March 15th.
For those residing outside of British Columbia, applications will open at 10:00 AM on April 2nd.
***Before April 2nd, non-British Columbia residents' appliction will not be registered.***
Please note that, as soon as we reach full capacity, we will close registration.
The pass/fail notification and the Japanese Language Proficiency Test certificate for December 2023 were sent by mail on April 7th.
Here are messages from our students who passed the JLPT last December. Congratulations!
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