Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) December 2023

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 takes place twice a year (July and December) in Japan and various locations around the world. Currently, it is the largest Japanese-language test in the world, with more than 1.36 million people in 87 countries worldwide registered for the JLPT in 2019.

The next JLPT will take place on Sunday, 3^rd December 2023 at three locations in the UK: London (SOAS University of London)*, Edinburgh (the University of Edinburgh)* and Cardiff (Cardiff University).*

 *Please note that applications at all three sites (SOAS, The University of Edinburgh, and Cardiff University) have CLOSED as applications have reached maximum capacity. We apologise for any disappointment caused.

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

×          Japan Research Centre, SOAS University of London SOAS applications have now closed 

×          Centre for Open Learning, The University of Edinburgh Edinburgh applications have now closed 

×          Cardiff University Cardiff applications have now closed

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 JLPT website 

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