Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) December 2022

The JLPT is a test for non-native speakers of Japanese which evaluates and certifies their Japanese-language proficiency. The test takes place twice a year (July and December) in Japan and various locations around the world. More than 1 million people in 86 countries worldwide registered for the JLPT in 2018.

The next JLPT will take place on Sunday, 4^th December 2022 at two venues in the UK: London (SOAS University of London) and Edinburgh (The University of Edinburgh).

Please refer to each university’s website for application opening dates and registration details.

Japan Research Centre, SOAS University of London – Applications open on 22^nd August  Please note that applications to take the JLPT at the Japan Research Centre, SOAS University of London have CLOSED as the venue has reached maximum capacity. We apologise for any disappointment caused.

Centre for Open Learning, The University of Edinburgh – Applications currently open Please note that applications to take the JLPT at the Centre for Open Learning, The University of Edinburgh have CLOSED as the venue has reached maximum capacity. We apologise for any disappointment caused.

Please note that JLPT is very popular and registration at each test centre will close when the test centre has reached its maximum capacity.

For more information about the test, please visit the official JLPT website.

View a Guide to the 2022 Japanese-Language Proficiency Test here.