Would you like to take up the challenge and assess your ability in Japanese?

The JLPT is open to all ages and levels of Japanese learners (including teachers!)

•  You can improve your Japanese by preparing for the JLPT
• The JLPT is known and recognized worldwide
•  In 2009 approximately 770,000 learners took the test in 54 countries

The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has been offered by the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES) since 1984 as a reliable means to evaluate and certify the Japanese proficiency of non-native speakers. Over time, test applicants became diversified, and use of JLPT results has expanded to include employment screening and evaluation for promotions and pay raises. Many outstanding suggestions for improvement were also submitted by a wide variety of individuals around the world. To ensure the continuing relevance and accuracy of the JLPT, the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services have introduced a revised version of the test in 2010. This new test takes full advantage of the most advanced research in Japanese pedagogy and testing theory, and reflects the vast wealth of data accumulated since the original JLPT was launched over 20 years ago.