Examinations

エグザミネィション / 試験

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.

The test is made up of different sections:

Information on JLPT (JUL) 2017: 

Test Date: Sunday, 2nd July 2017

    1. Test Notice
    2. Test Time-Table
    3. Information on Test Centre   
    4. Map of Test Centre 

Results of JLPT (Jul) 2017 is published online, click here  http://www.jlpt.jp/e/guideline/results_online.html

2017 Test Dates on JLPT: 

1. July Test: Sunday, 2nd July 2017 (Registration: from 13 March to 7 April) 
2. December Test: Sunday, 3rd December 2017 (Registration: from 14 August to 8 September)

(Opening hours: from Mon to Fri, 2.30pm - 8.00pm, closed on Sat, Sun & public holidays)

Online Registration

Opens for three weeks during the period of registration

1. July Test : from 13 March March to 2 April 2017

2. December Test : from 14 August to 3 September 2017

Enquiries & Registration:

The Japanese Cultural Society, Singapore
Midland House, 112 Middle Road #05-00, Singapore 188970. 
Tel: 63383428.

Application Procedure:

A) To submit your application personally at the Japanese Cultural Society, please note that:

      1. 2 recent passport-size photos are required for registration.
      2. The application form is chargeable at $2.00 per set.
      3. Test Fee: Level N1: $70 / N2: $68 / N3: $66 / N4: $60 / N5: $58.

 B) For online registration, please refer to table below.

Online Registration

Opens for 3 weeks in the month of March (13 March to 2 April)  & August (14 August to 3 September) only. 

If you wish to register online, please download Test Guide. (Available in March & August only.)
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:

  1. As a rule, applicant is not allowed to register for more than one level of the test.
  2. The 'address' that you provide on your online application will serve as your 'mailing address' for both your test voucher and your score report. If there is any changes in the address, please send an email to jlpt@jcss.org.sg to update the detail. (Tentative date for mailing of Test voucher for JLPT (JUL): 10 June 2017 / Tentative date for mailing of Score Report September 2017.)
  3. Please download the Test Guide before you proceed to register online.
  4. Send 2 identical passport-size photos to the Japanese Cultural Society within 3 days from the date of submission of your application online.
  5. Attach your photos on the 'Photo Form' and send it by post to:
    The Japanese Cultural Society, Singapore
    Midland House
    112 Middle Road #05-00
    Singapore 188970
    Download photo form here. 

  6. Payment must be made online. Your application will not be processed if we do not receive your payment.
  7. Your application is not confirmed if you do not receive our acknowledgement through email.
  8. Please call the JCS Registration office at tel: 63383428 if you do not receive our acknowledgement within one week from date of submission.
  9. To register JLPT online, click here.