The Japanese Language Proficiency Test is conducted both in Japan and abroad to assess and certify the proficiency levels of learners of the Japanese language.
2026 December JLPT in Sydney
Date
December 6 (Sunday), 2026
Venue
Patricia O'Shane Building, UNSW Sydney, Kensington Campus
Applications Period
Aug 28 (Fri) 9am – Sep 10 (Thu) 5pm AEST
or until capacity is reached, whichever occurs first.
Mobile phones, smart watches and similar devices are BANNED from use from the beginning of the test until all sections have concluded, INCLUDING DURING TEST BREAKS. You may bring them, but they must be switched off and will be held by staff for the entire test day duration.
Test Sections and Test Times
(The number in parentheses indicates the capacity for each test level)
N1 (110) | 受付時間 Check-In Time | 言語知識（文字・語彙・文法）・読解 Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar) &Reading | 聴 解 Listening | |
13：30～13：50 | 14：00～15：50 (110分/minutes) | 16：20～17：15 (55分/minutes) | ||
N2 (150) | 受付時間 Check-In Time | 言語知識（文字・語彙・文法）・読解 Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar) &Reading | 聴 解 Listening | |
13：30～13：50 | 14：00～15：45 (105分/minutes) | 16：15～17：05 (50分/minutes) | ||
N3 (120) | 受付時間 Check-In Time | 言語知識（文字・語彙） Language Knowledge (Vocabulary) | 言語知識（文法）・読解 Language Knowledge (Grammar)&Reading | 聴 解 Listening |
13：50～14：20 | 14：30～15：00 (30分/minutes) | 15：40～16：50 (70分/minutes) | 17：20～18：00 (40分/minutes) | |
N4 (90) | 受付時間 Check-In Time | 言語知識（文字・語彙） Language Knowledge (Vocabulary) | 言語知識（文法）・読解 Language Knowledge (Grammar)&Reading | 聴 解 Listening |
14：20～14：50 | 15：00～15：25 (25分/minutes) | 16：00～16：55 (55分/minutes) | 17：25～18：00 (35分/minutes) | |
N5 (90) | 受付時間 Check-In Time | 言語知識（文字・語彙） Language Knowledge (Vocabulary) | 言語知識（文法）・読解 Language Knowledge (Grammar)&Reading | 聴 解 Listening |
14：50～15：20 | 15：30～15:50 (20分/minutes) | 16：20～17：00 (40分/minutes) | 17：30～18：00 (30分/minutes) | |
Please note that “Check-In Time” varies by level. Late entry is NOT ALLOWED after the specified “Check-In Time.”
*Latecomers will not be allowed to take the first section of the test but may be permitted to take the test from the second or third section.
How to apply
Applications are administered centrally by the Japan Foundation, Sydney. Please visit the JLPT Australia webpage to register and make payments for the test.
Fees
- N1, N2 and N3 ⇒ $105 Test fee + $6.81 Eventbrite booking fee.
- N4 and N5 ⇒ $95 Test fee + $6.27 Eventbrite booking fee.
- All prices are inclusive of GST.
Preparation for the test
Please visit the JLPT website for sample questions. These samples cover all question types across all levels and will assist you in preparing for the test.
2026 Sydney JULY JLPT Mailing Address Change Form
PLEASE NOTE:
- Your results will be mailed to mailing address (AUSTRALIA DOMESTIC ONLY) recorded on your application form by early Oct 2026.
- If you move, please notify us by filling out this form. Otherwise, your results will be sent to your previous address.
- This form will be CLOSED on Sep 4 (Fri), 2026.