The next JLPT in the U.S. will be on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
It’s the week of Thanksgiving this year.
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Registration will open in August, on a staggered schedule by region and level.
Use the map below to see the test locations and check the registration schedule.
2024 JLPT Information
A new site in Middlebury, VT has been added in 2024.
Please note: The test in Atlanta, GA will not be offered this year.
—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 will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2024.
Details (exact time and location) for each Test Site will be updated in late October – early November.
EAST
| CITY | LOCATION | Details |
| Ann Arbor, MI | University of Michigan | Will be posted in late October |
| No 2024 JLPT | ||
| Boston, MA | Showa Boston Institute | Will be posted in late October |
| Chicago, IL | De Paul University | Will be posted in late October |
| Miami, FL | Florida International University | Will be posted in late October |
| Middlebury, VT | Middlebury College | Will be posted in late October |
| Newark, NJ | Seton Hall University | Will be posted in late October |
| New York, NY | Lehman College of the City University of New York | Will be posted in late October |
| Philadelphia, PA | Villanova University | Will be posted in late October |
| Washington, DC | Georgetown University | Will be posted in late October |
WEST
| CITY | LOCATION | Details |
| Boulder, CO | University of Colorado, Boulder | Will be posted in late October |
| Fayetteville, AR | University of Arkansas | Will be posted in late October |
| Honolulu, HI | University of Hawaii | Will be posted in late October |
| Houston, TX | Rice University | Will be posted in late October |
| Los Angeles, CA | California State University, L.A. | Will be posted in late October |
| Monterey, CA | California State University, Monterey Bay | Will be posted in late October |
| Portland, OR | Portland State University | Will be posted in late October |
| San Francisco, CA | San Francisco State University | Will be posted in late October |
| Seattle, WA | University of Washington | Will be posted in late October |
The Test Guide will be available here.
| 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: 
Read the instructions and fill out the form. Send all the necessary documents to jlpt@aatj.org by September 4 (Mon). No late submissions will be accepted, so plan ahead and be prepared.
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.
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 Chicago.
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).
