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Japanese-Language Proficiency Test

Overview

The JLPT is an internationally recognised qualification for non-native speakers of Japanese, sponsored by:

In the UK, the test is administered on behalf of the Japan Foundation by two separate institutions:

New 5-Level Format

A new 5-level JLPT format (N1, N2, N3, N4 and N5) replaced the old 4-level JLPT format (Level 1-4) in 2010. A new mid-level test (N3) has been added to bridge the gap between the old Level 2 and Level 3 tests.

For further information please refer to the link below:

JLPT 2013 (December)

Test Dates and Registration

Test Date: Sunday 1 December 2013

Registration Begins: tbc

Registration Deadline: tbc

Test Venue

tbc

Fees and Payment

tbc

JLPT 2013 (July)

Test Dates and Registration

Test Date: Sunday 7 July 2013

Registration for the JLPT 2013 (July) ended at 1800hrs (6pm) Friday 12 April 2013.

If you missed the deadline, you will have to wait until the December sitting.

Test Venue

All test levels (N1-N5) of the JLPT 2012 (December) will take place at:

English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC)

The University of Edinburgh

Paterson’s Land

Holyrood Road (enter building from St. John Street)

Edinburgh

EH8 8AQ

Scotland

For more details, please click on the link below.

Fees and Payment

JLPT 2013 (July) Test Fee: £75.00 for each level

You will be directed to make your payment upon completion of the online application form.

No refund will be given under any circumstances once payment has been accepted, unless cancellation is made by the Japan Foundation, the Japan Education Exchanges and Services or The University of Edinburgh.

JLPT Test Guide

Please download a copy of the JLPT 2013 (July) Test Guide for terms and conditions and information about the test, application form and test voucher. Content is in both English and Japanese

JLPT 2012 (December)

The JLPT 2012 (December) took place on Sunday 2nd December 2012. Good luck to all those who took the test!

Photo: The JLPT 2012 (December) team. Otsukaresamadeshita!

JLPT 2012 (December)

Test Results

Online

The results for the JLPT 2012 (December) will be published online, available to view from Thursday 31 January 2013.

You will need your 8-digit Online Results Notification Numerical Password you created when you completed your application form as well as your Examinee Registration Number.

You can view your test results by clicking on the following link:

Hardcopies

Score Report and Test Certificate hardcopies for the JLPT 2012 (December) have been posted.

If you have not received your results by Tuesday 05 March 2013 please contact us at jlpt@ed.ac.uk

Test Statistics

Statistics for the JLPT in 2012 can be viewed by clicking on the following links:

Preparatory Classes

There are no preparatory classes offered at present at the JLPT Edinburgh Test Centre. This is under review for future tests.

FAQ

Contact us

JLPT Edinburgh Test Centre, 8 Buccleuch Place Edinburgh, EH8 9LW, United Kingdom, E-mail: jlpt@ed.ac.uk

This article was published on May 20, 2013


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