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The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is administered worldwide by the Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services since 1984. In the United States, the JLPT is administered on the first Sunday of December by the local JLPT Administration Committee.
2010 JLPT in the United States

Updated 7/12/2010
Test Date:
In 2010, the test will be held on December 5th, 2010 in the United States.
We will not be administering the JLPT in July.
Test Locations and Test Times:
For 2010, we will be adding new test sites in Boston and Philadelphia. The official test sites are listed here.
Test start times and classroom assignments will be announced in late October, 2010.
Registration Period:
Registration for the 2010 JLPT will start on August 2nd, 2010 at 10:00AM PT and end on September 24th, 2010 at 5:00PM PT.
How to Register:
Individuals who want to take the test can register online or by mailing in an application form. We accept payments by credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or by personal check (mail in application only).
- Online Registration: My Account (NOT open until August 2nd, 2010 at 10:00AM PT)
- Download Registration Booklet (includes JLPT application form)
- Download JLPT Rules and Policies
Registration Fee:
| Level |
Difficulty |
Cost* |
| N1 |
Advanced |
$50 |
| N2 |
|
$50 |
| N3 |
Intermediate |
$50 |
| N4 |
|
$40 |
| N5 |
Beginner |
$40 |
*The JLPT Registration Fee is non-refundable, please refer to the Rules and Policies above for more information.
Special Accommodations:
Special accommodations may be provided for examinees with disabilities and require additional arrangements for taking the test. Please refer to the documents below for additional information.
Download Instructions for Requesting Special Accommodations
Download Special Accommodation Request Form |