JLPT
Official site JLPT Japanese-Language Proficiency Test
Implemented every July and December.
- Next test
- 2026-12-06
- Application
- Not announced
- Fee
- 7,500円
- Total score
- 180
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Japanese Exam Finder
JLPT is not the only widely recognized Japanese-language proficiency test in Japan. There are many other well-established exams available. This tool allows you to check exam schedules, upcoming available test dates, registration periods, and examination fees for major Japanese-language proficiency tests in Japan, helping you compare options and plan your certification journey efficiently.
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JPT
Official site JPT Japanese Proficiency Test
Once a month, 12 times a year.
- Next test
- 2026-07-19
- Application
- 2026-05-19 - 2026-06-19
- Fee
- 7,700円
- Total score
- 990
J.TEST
Official site J.TEST Test of Practical Japanese
Usually held in odd-numbered months, 6 times a year.
- Next test
- 2026-09-06
- Application
- 2026-07-21 13:00 - 2026-08-05
- Fee
- 5,800円
- Total score
- 1000
BJT
Official site BJT Business Japanese Proficiency Test
Available year-round by appointment; retakes require a 3-month interval.
- Next test
- On demand
- Application
- Available year-round
- Fee
- 8,000円
- Total score
- 800
CBT exam.
NAT-TEST
Official site NAT-TEST Japanese
Usually held in even-numbered months, 6 times a year.
- Next test
- 2026-08-02
- Application
- Announced by each venue
- Fee
- 6,000円
- Total score
- 180
TOPJ
Official site TOPJ Practical Japanese Proficiency Test
Usually held in odd-numbered months, 6 times a year.
- Next test
- 2026-07-12
- Application
- 2026-05-11 00:00 - 2026-06-19 23:59
- Fee
- 5,800円
- Total score
- 500
JLCT
Official site JLCT Japanese Language Capability Test
Generally held once a month, 10 times a year.
- Next test
- 2026-07-05
- Application
- Check the official Japan application form
- Fee
- 6,000円
- Total score
- 180
STBJ
Official site STBJ Standard Business Japanese Test
In Japan, STBJ is mainly group-based semi-venue testing for 20+ people; dates are arranged with the office. Check the official site for overseas regular tests.
- Next test
- Arranged by consultation
- Application
- Group-based application
- Fee
- 5,000円
- Total score
- 1000
J-cert
Official site J-cert Life and Business Japanese Test
Once a month, 12 times a year.
- Next test
- 2026-07-12
- Application
- Closes when capacity is reached
- Fee
- 5,000円
- Total score
- 1000
CBT exam.
PJC
Official site PJC / PJC Bridge Practical Japanese Communication Test
Usually several times per month.
- Next test
- Several times monthly / on demand
- Application
- Check the official application page
- Fee
- Check the official application page
- Total score
- 1000
Group testing dates can be set flexibly; fees depend on the implementation format. CBT exam.
JPT Elementary
Official site JPT Elementary
Once a month, 12 times a year.
- Next test
- 2026-07-19
- Application
- 2026-05-19 - 2026-06-19
- Fee
- 7,700円
- Total score
- 200
For beginners only.
S-JEP
Official site S-JEP Sundai Japanese Evaluation Program
The official 2026-2027 schedule lists multiple venue tests with General / Basic types.
- Next test
- 2026-07-19
- Application
- ～ 2026-06-29
- Fee
- 7,500円
- Total score
- 1000
GISPA-JOT
Official site GISPA-JOT
Held multiple times a year, centered around June and November.
- Next test
- 2026-06-27
- Application
- ～ 2026-06-17
- Fee
- 5,500円
- Total score
- 1000