JLPT guide 2026B eng - Test guide and registration guide

Oct 5, 2026

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Japanese-Language Proficiency Test guide covering objectives, administration, and the full exam structure for candidates applying for JLPT outside Japan. It explains how to choose among the 5 levels (N1–N5) and provides detailed descriptions of reading and listening skills, including mapping to former test levels. The guide also outlines registration procedures, admission notices, test day requirements, violation actions, answer-sheet completion, point calculation, and how test results are handled.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages11

Reading Time28 min

AccessFree to download

1. Objectives and Administration of the Test

2. Contents of the Test

3.1. Overview of the 5 Levels and Their Equivalents with the Former Test

3.2. Description of the Sections and Scoring System

3. The Japanese Proficiency Test in PARIS

3.1. Registration Procedures

JAPANESE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST 6th December 2026 TEST GUIDE AND INALCO REGISTRATION GUIDE NO NEED TO PRINT THIS DOCUMENT. Applicants submitting their registration must agree to all the terms of the Test Guide, particularly those regarding the processing of their personal data for statistical and organizational purposes related to the Test. 1. Objectives and Administration of the Test________________________ 1 2. Contents ofthe Test __________________________________________2 3.1. Overview of the 5 Levels and Their Equivalents with the Former Test__________________ 2 3.2. Description of the Sections and Scoring System ___________________________________ 3 3. The Japanese Proficiency Test in PARIS _________________________4 3.1. Registration Procedures ______________________________________________________ 4 3.1.1 How to Apply___________________________________________________________________ 4 3.1.2 Fill out the online registration form _________________________________________________ 5 3.1.3 Send or submit your registration file ________________________________________________ 6 3.2. Test Admission Notice________________________________________________________ 6 3.3. Test Day___________________________________________________________________ 6 3.3.1 What should I bring on the day of the test? _____________________________________________ 6 3.3.2 Violation Action ___________________________________________________________________ 7 3.3.3 How to complete the answer sheet____________________________________________________ 7 3.4. Calculation of points _________________________________________________________ 8 3.5. Test results ________________________________________________________________ 8 1. Objectives and Administration of the Test The number of people studying Japanese is rapidly increasing worldwide, along with the opportunities to apply Japanese language skills in a wide range of careers. To meet these new demands, the Japan Foundation and the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES) have developed and organized the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) in Japan and abroad since 1984. Outside Japan, the Japan Foundation co-organizes the Test with national cultural exchange organizations and/or educational institutions, as well as administrative committees specially established for this purpose. This Test is primarily intended for candidates whose native language is not Japanese. 2. Contents ofthe Test 3.1. Overview of the 5 Levels and Their Equivalents with the Former Test The candidate should choose the level that best matches their abilities and educational background. | Level | Skills required for the new test | Matching the old and new test | | --- | --- | --- | | N1 | Understanding of Japanese in most situations.
Reading: · Ability to read texts with a somewhat complex logic ora high degree of abstraction on a variety of subjects (newspaper editorials, reviews) and to understand their structure and content.
· Ability to read and follow the flow of works that are deep in content and on a variety of topics, and to accurately understand the author's intent.
Listening: · Ability to listen to spoken Japanese at a natural speed of speech and in a variety of situations (logical conversation, information, lectures), to follow the thread and understand its content, to accurately grasp its logical structure and argumentation as well as the relationships between the speakers. | Approximately the same level as the old Level 1, but designed to measure more advanced skills. | | N2 | Understanding of Japanese in common situations and, at a fairly satisfactory level, in a variety of other contexts. Reading: · Ability to read and understand texts with clear argumentation on a variety of topics (newspaper or magazine articles, simple comments or criticisms) .
· Ability to read and follow the flow of books on general topics and to understand the author's

FAQs

Who is the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test primarily intended for?

It is primarily intended for candidates whose native language is not Japanese.

How should applicants choose between JLPT levels?

Applicants should choose the level that best matches their abilities and educational background.

What areas does the JLPT assess at each level?

Each level describes required skills for reading and listening, ranging from basic comprehension (N5, N4) to understanding complex texts and natural-speed conversation (N1, N2).

Oct 5, 2026

Uploaded by McQueen