日本語能力試験
Japanese Language Proficiency Test
Organized by Japan Foundation & Japan Education Exchanges & Services (JEES) conducted by the Japanese Cultural Society of Singapore.
The objective of the test is to let Japanese language students know their level of proficiency as well as to enhance their enthusiasm for the learning of the language for mutual understanding among nations.
All examinees will receive their Test Voucher by post before 20 May 2025.
New Rule: Using of all electronic devices and mobile phone at the test centre is prohibited at all times, including during breaks.
Test Date (6 July 2025)
Test Dates: Twice a year, on the first Sunday of July & December each year.
Test Date
Sunday, 6 July 2025
Test Centre:
SMU – Singapore Management University
Test Level N 1, N 2, N4 & N5 – SMU (Lee Kong Chian School of Business) / N 3 – SMU (School of Accountancy)
General Information
Please read information carefully before you register for the test.
Registration
- Registration is available online only.JLPT (July) – Registration opens from 10 to 28 March 2025 (in phases).
- JLPT (July) – Registration opens from 10 to 28 March 2025 (in phases).
JLPT (December) – Registration opens from 11 August to 29 August 2025 (in phases). - Registration is open for 3 weeks on a first-come-first-served basis. There will be a limit on the number of candidates for the test. Registration may close early if the maximum number of candidates is reached before the closing date.
JLPT is conducted twice a year.
Test Date –
JLPT (July) : 6 July 2025
JLPT (December) : 7 December 2025
Registration is open in phases. Please refrain from making double payment on your registration as a service charge of $5/= will be imposed by Stripe payment gateway when a refund is processed.
Please check the test level carefully before you register. No refund or change of level is allowed after registration.
Registration may close early if the maximum number of candidates is reached before the closing date.
Application Procedure
An adminstrative fee of $10 will be charged should the test be cancelled due to circumstance beyond control (such as Covid/Omicron wave).
*Photos are NOT REQUIRED.
Enquiries
The Japanese Cultural Society, Singapore (JCS)
Online Registration (JLPT-Jul)
Opens for 3 weeks, scheduled from 10 – 28 March 2025 for JLPT (Jul). Please note that registration is open in phases. Registration for N 1 will start from 10 March, N 2 from 12 March, N 3 from 17 March, N 4 from 19 March and N 5 from 24 March 2025. Registration will officially close on 28 March 2025. Photos are NOT REQUIRED.
To register, please download Test Guide.
This is your guide to filling up the application form. You may encounter problems registering if you do not download the test guide.
Points to note:
As a rule, applicant is not allowed to register for more than one level of the test.
The ‘address’ that you provide on your online application will serve as your ‘mailing address’ for both your test voucher and your score report. Only local (Singapore) addresses will be accepted. If there is any change in your address, please send an email to jlpt@jcss.org.sg to update the detail. Tentative date for mailing of Test voucher: 1st week of June for JLPT (July) and 1st week of November for JLPT (December). Tentative date for mailing of Score Report: end-September for JLPT (July) and mid-March for JLPT (December).
Please download the Test Guide before you proceed to register online. To register online, go to the end of this page and click on the link provided.
After your submission online, please download “JLPT form to finalize your Online Registration” and email to jlpt@jcss.org.sg within 3 days after you submit your application online.
Download “JLPT form to finalize your Online Registration” here.
* Photos are not required.
Payment must be made online. Your application will not be processed if we do not receive your payment.
Upon successful registration, you will receive an email acknowledgement confirming your registered level & application within the same day.
If you do not receive this email, please call the JCS registration office at Tel:63383428.
A copy of your application form & your Test voucher together with a test notice & map of the test centre will be mailed to you 3 weeks before the test date. Please ensure that your mailing address is correct.
Please call the JCS Registration office at tel: 63383428 (The Japanese Cultural Society, Singapore) if you have any questions.