The frequently asked questions regarding the JLPT below are divided into the following four categories:

• Pre-Registration
• Registration
• Post-Registration
• Post-Test

If you have an inquiry, please check here first. Your question may be answered below. If you have searched our site, read the FAQs below, and you still have not found the information you are looking for, please contact us through our staff directory.

Pre-Registration

1. When is the 2010 JLPT?

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   The test is administered once a year on the first Sunday in December (12/5/2010).
2. What about the JLPT in July?

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   We will NOT be offering the July Test in the United States.
3. I cannot make it to the test on Sunday; can I take the test on a different day?

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   The test cannot be administered on any other day.
4. Where can I take the test?

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   Please refer to the "Test Site Information" page on our website.
5. When does registration start?

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   For all registration information including schedule and cost, please refer to the "2010 JLPT in the United States" page of our website.
6. How can I register to take the test?

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   You can register online via "My Account" or print out the paper application and mail it in during the registration process.
7. Can I take more than one level at a time?

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   All levels start at the same time, so you will not be able to take more than one level at a time.
8. Can I change my test level or test site after registration?

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   You can only change test levels and test sites during the registration period. Test site changes can be made only to an open test site within the United States.
9. If I register for the test and have to cancel, can I receive a registration fee refund or rain check?

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   The registration fee is non-refundable and rainchecks will not be issued for cancellations no matter the reason.
10. If I take the JLPT and pass, do I receive college credit or a scholarship?

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    Although the JLPT is highly regarded as a reputable measure of proficiency throughout the world, official affiliation with or endorsement from any academic institution does not exist. However, some Japanese institutions require foreign students to pass either a level N1 or N2 JLPT for admission, which is entirely at the discretion of each academic institution. Please check with your home institution for their JLPT policy.

Registration

1. I forgot my Login Name/Password for My Account.

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   Please "Contact Us" so we can assist you. DO NOT try to create a new account.
2. How do you fill out the online registration form?

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   How to guide coming soon.
3. I just registered, but have not received a confirmation email, what should i do?

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   If you did not receive a registration confirmation email, please check your spam box. Alternatively, you can login to your profile on My Account and make sure you are registered. If you still cannot tell, please contact us so we can verify your registration.
4. I cannot make it to an official test site; can I take the test at my school?

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   The test can be administered only at an official JLPT site.
5. I am not a US Citizen; can I take the JLPT in the United States?

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   Yes, as long as you can legally travel to the test site.
6. I do not live in the United States; can I take the JLPT in the US?

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   Yes, as long as you are able to travel to the test site.
7. I am Japanese; am I allowed to take the JLPT?

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   There is no age, gender, or ethnic restrictions for the test.
8. I cannot register online, what should I do?

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   Please "Contact Us" so we can help you register for the test.
9. The test site I want to register at has a seating limit and is full, what should I do? Is there a waiting list?

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   We do not offer a waiting list for test sites that are full. If you need to take the test, we recommend registering at an alternate test site and check back frequently during the registration period to check if any seats open up. If a seat does not open up, you will need to take the test at the alternate site and we will not offer a registration fee refund or rain check.
10. Can I request special accommodation due to a disability?

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    Yes, please download the special accommodation form and submit it after registering for the test. The form must arrive at our office by the end of the registration period. We will notify you if your request is approved. If you do not submit a special accommodation request form, we will not be able to arrange this service for you.

Post-Registration

1. "I missed the registration deadline by 1 minute" or "My computer froze during the last minute of registration" or "I was logged out during the last minute of registration" Can I still register for the test?

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   Please do not wait until the last minute to register; because once the registration period is over, there is nothing we can do. If you happen to be registering right when registration is about to end, the system will allow you to finish unless there is a computer failure. If you are unable to register during the registration period, there is nothing we can do.
2. Can I pay a fee for late registration?

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   We do not offer late registration.
3. I need to make travel arrangements for the test, when does it start?

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   Official start and end times will be announced when we send out your voucher and vital information sheet. In general, the test starts between 12-1PM local time and can last until 4-5PM so make sure you leave yourself enough time to arrive and depart from the test site.
4. Where can I find study materials for the test?

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   Please refer to the "JLPT Study Guide" page of our website for more information.
5. How do I cancel my registration?

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   There is nothing you have to do to cancel your test registration. If you do not take the test, you will simply not receive a score and this will not affect you if you decide to take the test again in the future.
6. I need to change my Test Level or Test Site, how can I do this?

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   Test Level and Site changes can only be requested during the registration period. Once the registration period is over, it cannot be changed.
7. "I did not receive my test voucher" or "I lost my test voucher" Can you send me a new one?

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   We cannot send you a new voucher, but you can print out a copy from your profile on My Account and this can be used to admit you into the test site.
8. What items are allowed at the test site?

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   Please refer to the "Vital Information Sheets (Available in November)" for items you can and cannot bring to the test site.
9. This is my first time taking the JLPT, how do I get to the test site?

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   We will provide simple instructions in the "Vital Information Sheets;" however, it is up to you to do some research about the test site before you go there. It is a good idea to check the schools website or even give them a call to find out exact directions to the test. Printing out a map of the school will be useful once you get there. If you are taking public transportation, please research the bus or train you will be taking and be aware of Sunday routes. If you are driving, make sure to check for any road closures, special events, etc. that may cause you delays. You are responsible for getting yourself to the test site.
10. "The weather looks like it will be bad on the day of the test" or "There is a special event close to the test site" Will the test be cancelled?

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    In general, the test will not be cancelled unless there is a major natural or man made disruption that completely shuts down the city where the test will be held. It is up to the individual test taker to plan ahead and leave enough time to safely arrive at the test site.

Post-Test

1. When will the test results be available?

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   Test results should be available only by late February and early March at the latest. We will also be mailing out a hard copy of the results.
2. "I moved since registering for the test" or "I will be returning to my home country before the results are mailed out" What should I do?

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   Make sure to change your mailing address in My Account so we have the correct mailing address to send the results. The deadline to do this will be included in an email and also listed on our website. We can also send your results overseas as long as you provide the correct address is English.
3. I need to receive my results earlier; can I pay to have my results expedited?

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   Unfortunately, we do not offer expedited service. However, if you are applying to universities in Japan, you can request your results after February 1st, 2011, from the Japan Foundation Headquarters directly.
   1. Fill out "Fax Application A"
   2. Fax the application to +81-3-5367-1025 (The Japan Foundation)
   3. Japan Foundation will issue a "Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Certificate of Result and Scores."
4. "I received my results and disagree with the outcome" or "I was really close to passing" Can I have my test re-graded?

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   All results are final and cannot be re-graded.
5. It has been two weeks since the test results were mailed out, but I have not received mine, what should I do?

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   Please give it more time to deliver or return back to us, especially if you requested your test be sent overseas. If you still have not received your test results after a month, please see the "Test Results" page of our website.
6. I received my test results, but my personal information is incorrect, how can I fix this?

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   Please contact us for information; we will also need you to email or fax us a copy of your official identification.
7. My certificate was bent or creased; can I get a new certificate?

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   The Administration Committee does not offer replacements for bent or creased certificates. They will only be replaced if it is torn or ripped during shipping. We do everything possible to prevent damage to the certificates, but sometimes this does happen.
8. I heard a rumor that if you pass the N1 test three times in a row, you receive a special certificate, is this true?

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   This is just a rumor and has no merit whatsoever.
9. I lost my JLPT certificate, can it be reissued?

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   If you took the JLPT in the United States, you can request a certificate from us and it takes around 3 weeks to receive. If you took the JLPT overseas or would like to expedite your request, you can contact the JLPT Administration Committee directly. Please see the “Test Results” page of our website for more information.
10. Are there any other proficiency tests besides the JLPT?

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    1. JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization) offers the BJT (Business Japanese Proficiency Test) specifically for those who want to be certified in business Japanese. This test is currently administered only in Hawaii for the United States. It is also offered in Japan and several other countries. JETRO BJT Website
    
    2. The Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU), is administered in Japan and some countries in Asia, specifically for foreign students who want to enter a Japanese university as a regular* (*not necessary for international program students) full time student. It is similar to a Japanese version of TOEFL. JASSO EJU Website