Exam Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026
Test Voucher: Will be available to download from your account in early November.
Test day information: A PDF file for each test site, including the exact classroom assignments and the test schedule, will be available in early November.
| CITY | LOCATION | 2026 Test Day Info | 2025 (Reference) |
| Ann Arbor, MI | University of Michigan | 2025 Info (PDF) | |
| Atlanta, GA | Georgia State University | ||
| Boston, MA | Showa Boston Institute | 2025 Info (PDF) | |
| Boulder, CO | University of Colorado, Boulder | 2025 Info (PDF) | |
| Charlotte, NC | Univ of North Carolina at Charlotte | ||
| Chicago, IL | De Paul University | 2025 Info (PDF) | |
| Fayetteville, AR | University of Arkansas | 2025 Info (PDF) | |
| Honolulu, HI | University of Hawaii | 2025 Info (PDF) | |
| Houston, TX | Rice University | 2025 Info (PDF) | |
| Los Angeles, CA | California State University, L.A. | 2025 Info (PDF) | |
| Miami, FL | Florida International University | 2025 Info (PDF) | |
| Middlebury, VT | Middlebury College | 2025 Info (PDF) | |
| Monterey Bay, CA | Cali State Univ, Monterey Bay | 2025 Info (PDF) | |
| New York, NY | Lehman College of the City U of NY | 2025 Info (PDF) | |
| Newark, NJ | Seton Hall University | 2025 Info (PDF) | |
| Philadelphia, PA | Villanova University | 2025 Info (PDF) | |
| Pittsburgh, PA | University of Pittsburgh | 2025 Info (PDF) | |
| Portland, OR | Portland State University | 2025 Info (PDF) | |
| San Francisco, CA | San Francisco State University | 2025 Info (PDF) | |
| Seattle, WA | University of Washington | 2025 Info (PDF) | |
| Washington, DC | Georgetown University | 2025 Info (PDF) |
A Minor Consent Form is required for all examinees under 18 years of age who are registered to take the JLPT at the following test sites. Click the applicable test site name below to download the Minor Consent Form.
Minors taking the JLPT at any other U.S. test site do not need to submit a Minor Consent Form.
Completed and signed consent forms must be submitted to jlpt@aatj.org by September 30, 2026.
The 2026 Test Guide & Rules is now available.
All applicants are required to review this document before registering for the exam. It contains important information regarding official rules, registration procedures, and exam policies.
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Global Rules: What Every Exam Taker Needs to Know
https://www.jlpt.jp/e/topics/index.html
Mobile Devices
Mobile phones and all camera-enabled electronic devices must be completely powered OFF from check-in until all test sections are finished and the proctor dismisses candidates, including during breaks. Any device that is found powered on – regardless of use, sound, or vibration – will result in immediate disqualification.
Misconduct and Score Invalidity
If misconduct is suspected or test integrity is in question, the Japan Foundation may invalidate scores (including past results), refuse score reporting, and/or prohibit future participation.
Applicants requiring Special Testing Accommodations (SA) must read the SA Application Guide and submit the SA Request Form, along with any required supporting documentation, by the deadline below.
SA Application Deadline: Friday, September 4
Late submissions cannot be accepted due to processing deadlines established by the JLPT headquarters in Japan.
Important: The SA application deadline is Friday, September 4, even though general JLPT registration remains open until September 16. Applicants who miss the SA deadline may still register for the JLPT as general examinees but will not be eligible to request Special Testing Accommodations for this test administration.
Please read the FAQs before contacting us. If your question is not addressed there, please contact us.
Note: Examinees born after December 6, 2008, are not eligible to register at the Atlanta, GA test site.
JLPT US Registration: https://jlpt.us
Seats fill up very quickly at most test sites, so registering as soon as registration opens is highly recommended.
| Test Level | Test Fee | PDF Describing Each Test Level |
| N1 – Most Difficult | $135 | N1 |
| N2 | $135 | N2 |
| N3 | $135 | N3 |
| N4 | $135 | N4 |
| N5 – Least Difficult | $135 | N5 |
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