Japanese Language Proficiency Test

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The JLPT is the only international certification examination that is authorized by the Japanese government, and the University of Arkansas is an official U.S. host institution since 2008. JLPT certification will dramatically distinguish successful examinees in their future professional and academic endeavors.


The 2025 JLPT REGISTRATION STARTING DATES:
Level N1 - Friday, August 15, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time
Level N2 - Tuesday, August 19, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time
Level N3 - Thursday, August 21, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time
Level N4 - Monday, August 25, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time
Level N5 - Wednesday, August 27, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time


Registration Closing Date
when all seats all full OR 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 19, whichever comes earlier.
All examinees must register early.


The 2025 JLPT TEST DATE:
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7
Location: Kimpel Hall, University of Arkansas 
Classrooms: TBA

 

Nearest Airport

Northwest Arkansas National Airport
(Airport Code: XNA)
Official Airport Website

  • Use the airport code "XNA" in flight reservation to ensure arrival at the correct airport (35-40 minutes by car from the University of Arkansas).
  • DO NOT go to Little Rock (3 hours by car from the University of Arkansas)

-IMPORTANT NOTES-

Amid the cheating scandal in the December 2024 JLPT, The Japan Foundation has issued new guidelines about cell phones and smartphones. Because of serious consequences of the violations, all JLPT examinees must comply with the guidelines below:

Phones and camera-enabled devices must be turned OFF starting at check-in and remains off until all test sections are completed and the proctor dismisses, including breaks between sections.  If any such device is found to be powered ON at any time — whether it is being used or emits sound or vibrations — the examinees will be immediately disqualified.

Official Inquiries
For detailed information about the JLPT in the U.S., please refer to:  https://www.aatj.org/jlpt-us   

All questions about the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (including test registration, the application deadline, fee, test date, result notification, etc.) must be addressed to:

JLPT Administration Committee
American Association of Teachers of Japanese
1424 Broadway, UCB 366, Boulder CO 80309
Tel: 303-492-5487 Fax: 303-492-5856
Website: JLPT Administration Committee