Results are available online until March 31, 2025 (Japan Time).
Use your registration number and 8-digit passcode (created during registration) to access your results.
Certificate & Score Report Delivery (USPS First Class):
Successful examinees: Scheduled to be sent mid-March
Others: Scheduled to be sent mid-April
Overseas Shipping: If possible, use a U.S. address to avoid delays or lost mail.
Address Updates: Submit changes by February 15 if you’ve moved.
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2024 JLPT Information
The next JLPT in the U.S. will take place on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
Registration information will be available at the end of July 2025.
—The July JLPT is not offered in the U.S. (Click here to see the list of overseas test site cities.)—
Listed below are the locations where the JLPT was held on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
EAST
| CITY | LOCATION | 2024 Test Site Info | |
| Ann Arbor, MI | University of Michigan | 2024 Info | Email Nov 4 |
| No 2024 JLPT | No 2024 JLPT | ||
| Boston, MA | Showa Boston Institute | 2024 Info | Email Oct 31 |
| Chicago, IL | De Paul University | 2024 Info | Email Oct 30 |
| Miami, FL | Florida International University | 2024 Info | Email Oct 30 |
| Middlebury, VT | Middlebury College | 2024 Info | Email Nov 5 |
| Newark, NJ | Seton Hall University | 2024 Info | Email Oct 31 |
| New York, NY | Lehman College of the City U of NY | 2024 Info | Email Nov 1 |
| Philadelphia, PA | Villanova University | 2024 Info | Email Nov 7 |
| Washington, DC | Georgetown University | 2024 Info | Email Oct 30 |
WEST
| CITY | LOCATION | 2024 Test Site Info | Email |
| Boulder, CO | University of Colorado, Boulder | 2024 Info | Email Nov 10 |
| Fayetteville, AR | University of Arkansas | 2024 Info | Email Nov 4 |
| Honolulu, HI | University of Hawaii | 2024 Info | Email Oct 31 |
| Houston, TX | Rice University | 2024 Info | Email Nov 7 |
| Los Angeles, CA | California State University, L.A. | 2024 Info | Email Nov 10 |
| Monterey Bay, CA | Cali State Univ, Monterey Bay | 2024 Info | Email Nov 5 |
| Portland, OR | Portland State University | 2024 Info | Email Nov 12 |
| San Francisco, CA | San Francisco State University | 2024 Info | Email Oct 31 |
| Seattle, WA | University of Washington | 2024 Info | Email Nov 4 |
Please read the Test Guide before you register for the JLPT.
| Test Level | Test Fee | PDF Describing Each Test Level |
| N1 –Most Difficult | $100 | N1 (PDF) |
| N2 | $100 | N2 (PDF) |
| N3 – Medium Difficulty | $100 | N3 (PDF) |
| N4 | $100 | N4 (PDF) |
| N5 – Least Difficult | $100 | N5 (PDF) |
An explanation of the test sections and their contents can also be found in the JLPT Guide.
Accepted payment methods: 
Your registration won’t be guaranteed, but you may submit the request form before you register for the exam, as early as August 1. We will keep them on file so you won’t miss the early deadline.
Notes:
- Your registration number will be filled in by the host institution.
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With most developmental disabilities, the extended hours are 1.3x.
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For those with severe developmental disabilities who wish to request 1.5x extended hours, please make sure that your doctor’s note has a detailed explanation for the need for 1.5x extended time.
- The explanation of the type and extent of the disability and the special arrangement needed should be underlined or highlighted in the medical certificate or equivalent documentation.
Minor Consent Form must be completed for any minor (under 18 years of age) who is registered to take the JLPT in Washington DC and Middlebury.
Minors taking the test in all other test locations do not need to submit the consent form.
Signed forms must be submitted to jlpt@aatj.org by September 30 (Sat), 2024.
