The next exam is December, 2025. We will update our website once the information is ready. The JLPT is an internationally recognised qualification for Learners of the Japanese language.In the UK, the Japan Foundation test is available at the University of Edinburgh, and also in SOAS London, and the University of Leicester.If you would like to take a look at this year's application form, please see 'Download the JLPT Test Guide December 2024' (please note this is for reference: online application only).Results from 2024 exam update:The examinees who took JLPT 2024 at our centre can view their test results online on the organiser's website (https://www.jlpt-overseas.jp/onlineresults/) from 10am on Friday 31 January to 5pm, Friday 31 March, Japan time. Please note that this website is only available during the above period. You will need your registration number and 8-digit passcode in order for you to check the results. The physical certificates should be sent out to your home address sometime early March. If you have changed your home address since the registration last August, please kindly send us an email on jlpt@ed.ac.ukThank you for your patience in the meantime. What sort of test is the JLPT?The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test is held in Japan and abroad to evaluate and certify Japanese-language proficiency of non-native speakers.The JLPT is an in-person test and cannot be completed online.Who can take the JLPT?The JLPT is open to all non-native Japanese speakers. Eligibility extends to holders of Japanese citizenship. In Edinburgh, the JLPT is open to applicants over 16.Is there only one exam?You may only take one assessment at a time, but the JLPT actually has five different levels that you will need to complete and pass. Each level builds upon the last. According to the JLPT website, the levels are labelled N1-N5, with N1 being the most difficult.Which test should I sit if I study Japanese at the Centre for Open Learning?Which test should I sit if I study Japanese at the Centre for Open Learning?N1 - This is for proficient users, we do not offer courses at this level in JapaneseN2 - After taking Japanese Upper Intermediate Step 1 to Step 6 courses (not offered in 22-23)N3 - After taking Japanese Intermediate Step 1 to Step 6 courses (not offered in 22-23)N4 - After taking Japanese Elementary Step 1 to Step 6 coursesN5 - After taking Japanese Beginners Step 1 to Step 6 coursesIf you are unsure at all, please discuss with your teacher who will be able to assist you.Please note, it is not permitted to change the test site or test level after the application has been made.Download the JLPT Test Guide December 2024Please note that we only accept Online Applications and the Test Guide is just for your information at this stage. Document JLPT 2024 Application Guide (8.53 MB / PDF) How long is the exam?The test durations can change so please refer to the JLPT website for up-to-date timings - https://jlpt.jp/e/guideline/testsections.htmlHow much does the exam cost?The fee to sit this exam at the University of Edinburgh is £100 for 2024.The fee is non-refundable. No refund will be given (no transfer to another test can be made either) under any circumstances once payment has been accepted.When and how do I receive test results?The examinees who took JLPT 2024 at our centre can view their test results online on the organiser's website (https://www.jlpt-overseas.jp/onlineresults/) from 10am, Friday 31 January to 5pm on Friday 31 March, Japan time. Please note that this website is only available during the above period. You will need your registration number and 8-digit passcode in order for you to check the results. The physical certificates should be sent out to your home address sometime early March. If you have changed your home address since the registration last August, please kindly send us an email on jlpt@ed.ac.ukThank you for your patience in the meantime. The test results will be available online via the JLPT Official WebsiteEnglish: https://www.jlpt.jp/e/guideline/results_online.htmlJapanese: https://www.jlpt.jp/guideline/results_online.htmlYou will access these results using the passcode you have created when you registered.All examinees will receive their own Score Report. Successful examinees will receive a Certificate of Proficiency. For examinees outside of Japan, Score Reports will be sent via local host institutions (The University of Edinburgh), and examinees will receive a report for the July test in early October and a report for the December test in early March. If you do not receive a report by the end of the scheduled month, please contact jlpt@ed.ac.uk.Download the Special Testing Accommodations Request and Consent FormsIf you have successfully registered online and if you are requesting for Special Testing Accommodations (STA), please send the STA form, Consent form (if you are from EEA), and all the supporting documents to jlpt@ed.ac.uk by 19th August, midday on Monday, 2024.Please note when you are submitting your medical certificate(s) to support your request, the sentences explaining about the type and extent of your disability and required special arrangement should be either underlined or highlighted in the document Document JLPT STA Applicant Form 24 (249.11 KB / PDF) Document JLPT STA Request Form 2024 (1.39 MB / PDF) Does the JLPT certificate expire at some point?The JLPT certificate never expires. Ready to Apply?Applications are now closed for the December 2024 test.Contact Information:Visit the Japan Foundation website, if you have any further questions https://jlpt.jp/e/faq/Please contact our JLPT Coordinator at COL if you have any questions: jlpt@ed.ac.uk This article was published on 2024-10-14