Japanese-Language Proficiency Test at Leicester

About the Japanese Language Proficiency Test

The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is the largest-scale Japanese language test in the world. Since 1984, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services have continued to offer the JLPT as a reliable means of evaluating the Japanese proficiency of non-native speakers. The JLPT is widely recognised across corporate and government sectors as a benchmark for proficiency measurement, and is also a strong motivator for students of Japanese language.

In the UK the test is also administered by other institutions. The University of Leicester is host and administrate the JLPT in July and December exam calls yearly.

JLPT levels

The JLPT offer 5 different levels, from N1 to N5 (N1 being the highest or most advanced and N5 the lower or beginners).

• Level N1 - Purposes of test items (PDF, 38.6kb)
• Level N2 - Purposes of test items (PDF, 39.1kb)
• Level N3 - Purposes of test items (PDF, 38.2kb)
• Level N4 - Purposes of test items (PDF, 66.3kb)
• Level N5 - Purposes of test items (PDF, 66.3kb)

For further information please refer to the JLPT official website.

Examination date, fees, places and deadlines for 2025

2025 Exam days

• Sunday 6 July 2025
• Sunday 7 December 2025

Fees and payment

Fee: £100 per participant for any level.

Please notice that no refund will be provided under any circumstances after 14 days (cooling period) from the day in which the fees have been paid, unless cancellation is made by the Japan Foundation, the Japan Education Exchanges and Services or the University of Leicester or due to force majeure.

Registration process

The University of Leicester will host JLPT exams in July and December* 2025.

Registrations for the JLPT July 2025 will open as follows:

• N1 - registrations will open again on Monday 3 March 2025
• N2 - registrations will open again on Tuesday 4 March 2025
• N3 - registrations will open again on Wednesday 5 March 2025
• N4 - registrations will open again on Thursday 6 March 2025
• N5 - registrations will open again on Friday 7 March 2025

*Registrations for December 2025 will be published in June.

The registration process comprises two steps. The completion of both steps is required to secure a place in the JLPT exam call that will take place at the University of Leicester.

• Step 1: JLPT exam fee payment
• Step 2: JLPT registration questionnaire

Registrations for the JLPT July 2025 at Leicester will open in March

Deadline for applications

The deadline for application for the JLPT July exam call at Leicester is Friday 21 March at 12.00pm.

Special Testing Accommodations

Special Testing Accommodations (STA) may be provided for examinees with disabilities and/or learning needs. Those who wish to apply for STA should first download and read the documents 'Special Testing Accommodations request instruction' in full. Please submit the request form and any relevant documents in support of your application by Wednesday 2 April. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email JLPT@leicester.ac.uk.

• Special Testing Accommodations request instruction
• [JLPT 2025A] Special Testing Accommodation request form

Test guide

Download the full test guide 2025 (PDF, 8mb)

The test guide is for your information. When registering online, participants are required to agree to the content and conditions of the JLPT test guide (there is no need to print it).

Further resources and Q&A

• Browse reference materials for the JLTP - including the test guide
• Read FAQs for the JLTP
• JLPT languages list

Exams format and sample questions

Sample questions show the form of test items on the JLPT. Sample questions are organised by level, from N1 to N5. One sample question is offered for each test item type. There may be differences from questions in the actual test booklet.

For more practice, please refer to "New Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Sample Questions" or "Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Official Practice Workbook."

• Level N1: Try sample questions
• Level N2: Try sample questions
• Level N3: Try sample questions
• Level N4: Try sample questions
• Level N5: Try sample questions

Test results

The results of the JLPT July 2025 test will be available online from the end of August 2025.

Please visit the JLPT result website checker, to see your result.

You will need your 8-digit numerical password/passcode that you created when you completed your application form as well as your examinee registration number. If you require a reminder for your online password then please contact jlpt@leicester.ac.uk.

Cancellations

The registration fees are not refundable after the 14-day cooling-off period.

The University can cancel a registration and refund a participant's fees only if a withdrawal request form is submitted within the 14-day cooling-off period from the date of registration (Step 1, payment), and the "service period" has not started. According to the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and any amendment thereto, an administrative fee will be applied if a withdrawal request is received within the 14-day cooling-off period but after the service period starts. The service period begins on Monday 17 March 2025, for the July exam session and on Monday 18 August 2025, for the December exam session. The administrative fee is £40. After the 14-day cooling-off period, no refund will be provided.