The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test or JLPT, is a standardized criterion-referenced test to evaluate and certify Japanese language proficiency for non-native speakers, covering language knowledge, reading ability, and listening ability. The test is held twice a year in Japan and selected countries (on the first Sunday of July and December), and once a year in other regions (on the first Sunday of December).
Number of Times Held
| JLPT | Twice per year |
Exam Format
| JLPT-TEST | Levels 1 and 2: 1) Language Knowledge (reading, vocabulary, grammar), Reading Comprehension [120 points] 2）Listening Comprehension [60 points] Levels 3, 4 and 5; 1）Language Knowledge (reading, vocabulary) [60 points] 2）Language Knowledge (grammar) [60 points] 3）Listening Comprehension [60 points] |
Hours of Study
| JLPT | Not publicly disclosed by The Japan Foundation |
Exam Pass Criteria
| JLPT | The Japan Foundation announces the pass criteria for each specific exam. |
