What Is the NJE?

The National Japanese Exam (NJE) is an online, proficiency-oriented, standards-based and culture-related assessment tool, aligned with ACTFL Guidelines. It is for middle school, high school, and college students of Japanese as a second language.

National Japanese Exam (NJE)は、第2言語として日本語を学習している中学・高校・大学生向けの、プロフィシェンシー重視、スタンダーズベースのテストで、また文化能力を評価するテストです。

NJE can be used to recognize students’ achievements in the study of Japanese and to stimulate their further interest in learning the language.

NJEは日本語学習の成果を讃え、また日本語学習に対してさらに学習意欲を高めることを目的としています。

In 2026, AATJ members are eligible for grant funding to cover the NJE registration fees! See here for more information.

Regular registration deadline for AATJ has been extended to February 6, 2026!

Read about the purpose.

2026 NJE

Registration:
Jan 5 – Jan 30, 2026

Late Registration:
Jan 31 – Feb 13, 2026

Exam Period:
Mar 2 – April 14, 2026

Exam Fees:
Students of AATJ Members: $10 Free!
Students of non-AATJ Members: $20
Late Registration: $20

Practice Exercises

Practice Exercises for the AATJ National Japanese Exam are available!

Congratulations to those 2025 NJE awardees!

2025 NJE took place between March 3 through April 15, 2025. Over 1000 students from across the USA, who learn Japanese at middle schools, high schools, and colleges participated in the exam!