The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is a test for non-native speakers of Japanese, which evaluates and certifies their Japanese-language proficiency. The test is simultaneously conducted twice a year in Japan and various locations overseas. The JLPT began in 1984, and currently, it is the largest Japanese-language test in the world. The JLPT is open to all non-native Japanese speakers. There are no age restrictions for the JLPT.
JLPT certification offers various advantages. In Japan, the JLPT is taken into consideration for preferential immigration treatment as well as eligibility for various national exams. Outside Japan, it is widely used for school credits, graduation certification, job screening, and promotion, as well as for a variety of national qualifications.
Sample test:
JLPT has 5 levels N1, N2, N3, N4, and N5. On the JLPT official website, you can see the composition of test items, and sample questions cover all question patterns for all levels. The website contains sample questions and a wealth of other information. Please check the website to learn more about the test. Click here to download the official test material and guide.
Test Day Tips:
Please bring an original and valid passport or Qatar ID on the test day along with the admission ticket.
Test Fees:
The test fees are according to the levels.
- Level N1: QR 550
- Level N2: QR 550
- Level N3: QR 500
- Level N4: QR 500
- Level N5: QR 500
Registration & Payment:
Registration will open on July 1, 2025. To register for the December 7, 2025 test, see links below:
We offer special testing accommodations for examinees with disabilities or other impairments. Please visit the Qatar University Testing Center (QUTC) and submit a "Request Form for Special Testing Accommodations” along with your application form upon registration.
Refund Policy:
According to the Japan Foundation, applicants cannot refund the test fees if they cancel their registration.
Score Info:
All examinees will be issued a "Certificate of Result and Scores. Successful examinees will also be issued a "Certificate of Japanese-Language Proficiency". Examinees may come and collect from QUTC the "Certificate of Result and Scores" in early March for the December test.
For further information, please consult the terms and conditions in the JLPT Test Guide or contact Qatar University Testing Center: qutcsupport@qu.edu.qa.