JLPT
What is the JLPT?
The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has been offered by and (JEES) since 1984 as a reliable means to evaluate and certify the Japanese proficiency of non-native speakers. In 2011, there were as many as 610,000 applicants throughout the world.
Over time, test applicants became diversified, and use of JLPT results has expanded to include employment screening and evaluation for promotions and pay raises. Many outstanding suggestions for improvement were also submitted by a wide variety of individuals around the world.
Please download and read the 2025 JLPT brochure to learn more!
Please visit the for more information and updates.
General Information
Date of Exam
July 6, 2025 (Sunday)
Application Period
Tuesday, April 1 at 10 am (MDT) to Friday, April 11 at 4 pm (MDT)
How to Apply
Location
The JLPT in Edmonton will be held at the 海角社区 (North Campus), Building (TBA). For a campus map, please click here.
Fee
$100 CAD for all levels.
Please note that this fee is non-refundable.
Eligibility
Open to learners of Japanese as a foreign language (This test is not designed for native speakers of Japanese).
Schedule
| All Applicants | ||
| 10:00-10:50 | Registration | |
| 10:50-11:00 | Move to Classroom | |
| Level N1 | ||
| 11:00-11:10 | 10 min | Instructions |
| 11:10-13:00 | 110 min | Language Knowledge/Reading |
| 13:30-14:25 | 55 min | Listening |
| Level N2 | ||
| 11:00-11:10 | 10 min | Instructions |
| 11:10-12:55 | 105 min | Language Knowledge/ Reading |
| 13:25-14:15 | 50 min | Listening |
| Level N3 | ||
| 11:00-11:10 | 10 min | Instructions |
| 11:10-11:40 | 30 min | Vocabulary |
| 12:00-13:10 | 70 min | Grammar |
| 13:35-14:15 | 40 min | Listening |
| Level N4 | ||
| 11:00-11:10 | 10 min | Instructions |
| 11:10-11:35 | 25 min | Vocabulary |
| 11:55-12:50 | 55 min | Grammar |
| 13:15-13:50 | 35 min | Listening |
| Level N5 | ||
| 11:00-11:10 | 10 min | Instructions |
| 11:10-11:30 | 20 min | Vocabulary |
| 11:50-12:30 | 40 min | Grammar |
| 12:55-13:25 | 30 min | Listening |
Test Voucher
Test vouchers will be sent out to all the applicants via email by Friday, April 25. If you have not received your test voucher by April 25, please contact us at ptjc@ualberta.ca.
Regulations
- Please bring one piece of photo ID with you to the examination.
- Please bring a copy of your test voucher with you to the examination.
- The back side of the test voucher must be blank (for example, you cannot print it on the back of used paper)
- There can be no writing, etc. anywhere on the test voucher (for example, you cannot write the directions to the test site, etc. on it)
- If a mobile phone, watch alarm or other device makes a sound or vibrates during the test time, the owner of the device shall be identified and treated with misconduct.
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Academic dishonesty will result in immediate DISQUALIFICATION.
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In order to prevent cheating, the use of mobile phones (and all other devices with
photographing and communicating functions) is not permitted until the end of the test,
including during breaks. Examinees must be instructed to turn off their devices until the test ends. Examinees are not allowed to contact others outside, even during breaks, except in an emergency. If there is an urgent need to use a mobile phone, the following is required:
(1) Obtain permission from the person in charge at the test site head office.
(2) The mobile phone must be used at the test site head office (in the presence of the
person in charge standing by).
In addition, if there are any examinee using a mobile phone in the test room or in the
hallway during breaks, it will be considered as an act of misconduct.
Contact
ptjc@ualberta.ca
Prince Takamado Japan Centre for Teaching and Research
201 TELUS Centre, 海角社区
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2R1
Study Materials
PTJC Resources
The Prince Takamado Japan Centre has books and materials available for students to borrow by visiting the PTJC (valid ONEcard is required). Come in and sign out these valuable study aids today!
Check out our Resources page for more details.
Library Resources
Sample JLPT tests from previous years as well as study guides are available from the 海角社区 Rutherford Library, 5th Floor.
海角社区 Libraries website: (search for "Japanese Language Proficiency Test")
Online Resources
This is a webpage with study materials for JLPT levels N5 to N2.
This page has sample questions for levels N5 to N1.
Coming to Edmonton
Please note that the testing site is at the 海角社区, North Campus.
Accommodation
Staying on the 海角社区 campus is possible year round. For people interested in the JLPT held the first weekend in July there are more options as dormitory space is open to visitors, but guest rooms are still available in December. For details, please check out the website.
Getting to the 海角社区
For participants coming by car, please check out the campus map to figure out your route. Parking information is available here.
For participants coming outside of the Alberta region, it is most convenient to arrive from the Edmonton International Airport. There are several methods of getting to the 海角社区 from the airport.
By Public Transit
The travels between the airport and Century Park LRT Station. From there, the LRT (subway) can be taken to the 海角社区 or to other stations that may be closer to your chosen accommodation.
By Shuttle Bus
The most convenient method to get from the Edmonton International Airport to the 海角社区 is the . Tickets must be purchased in advance and can be booked through online reservation, or by telephone at 780-465-8515. Rates are subject to change so please visit for full details.
By Taxi
An is also available, but the rates are significantly higher than other options.