The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)

The test has been held since 1984. 

The JLPT is held in July and/or December in Australia, depending on the city. The Melbourne test is hosted by RMIT University’s Languages discipline at the Melbourne City campus.

For more information, visit the Japan Foundation JLPT site.

Online: 10am Wednesday January 22 until 5pm Tuesday March 31 2020 Japan Time (GMT+9). Please visit the Japan Foundation for details.

Postal results: Posted by the end of March 2020 to the Australian postal address provided during registration. Contact us if you have changed your address.

2020 JLPT are offered in July and/or December in Australia, depending on the city. 

Please note: the Melbourne test is held only in December, as indicated in the table below. We have no plans to host a July test.

Visit the Japan Foundation for the most up-to-date information.

Date: Sunday 6 December 2020
Time: To be advised
Venue: RMIT University, Melbourne City campus (buildings and rooms to be advised)
Application / registration period: To be advised
To apply/register: visit the Japan Foundation.

• Information on test times and venues will be emailed to examinees approximately 2 weeks prior to the test day
• Registrations for the JLPT are administered centrally by the Japan Foundation in Sydney
• Check the Japan Foundation website for the most up to date information
• Contact us for more information

How do I apply / register?

Applications are administered centrally by the Japan Foundation. Apply through the JLPT Australia website.

Please refer to N1-N5: A summary of linguistic competence required for each level which explains levels in the current test (from 2010) and Comparison of new and old tests which explains approximate equivalence of levels between the new test (from 2010) and old test (until 2009). You can also get an idea of levels from question examples in New Japanese-Language Proficiency Test sample questions.

2019 test fees_*

• Level N1, N2 and N3: AUD$95.00
• Level N4 and N5: AUD$85.00

Please see JLPT Australia for information on payments.

_{* for reference only. 2020 fees are TBC.}

First, please be sure to read the test guide (available on the registration site) to find out what you need for the test.

Continuing to study in your accustomed manner should not lead to any problems. However, considering that the current test places importance on both knowledge of the Japanese language and the competence to use the knowledge in practical communication, we suggest using the New Japanese-Language Proficiency Test sample questions. The sample questions cover all question patterns for all levels and they will help you prepare for the test.

Additionally the following websites and on-line forums may also be of use:

• JLPT study material for the JLPT levels N5 to N1, which contains Kanji list, vocabulary list and grammar points for each level.

Disclaimer: The provision of these URLs does not consist of an endorsement by RMIT of the merits or otherwise of the website. RMIT is simply passing on information that may assist you in your preparation.

Enquiries

JLPT Organiser
Japanese Studies
School of Global, Urban and Social Studies
Email: jlpt@rmit.edu.au