Japanese Language Proficiency Test

Japanese Language Proficiency Test

Notice - 23rd January 2024 [9:00am]

The online Test Results for the JLPT 2024 [December] will be available for viewing from 10:00am on Friday, 31 January 2025, to 5:00pm on Monday, 31 March 2025 [JST]. (From 1:00am on 31 January 31 2025 to 9:00am on 31 March 31 2025 [IST].)

【Eng】(opens in a new window)https://www.jlpt.jp/e/guideline/results_online.html 

【Jpn】(opens in a new window)https://www.jlpt.jp/guideline/results_online.html 

The registration number is the Exam Registration Number, which were issued for the December JLPT Examination. The Passcode is the "Passcode for Results" submitted during registration.

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Notice - 23rd January 2024 [11:45am]

Those who took the JLPT Test on 1st December 2024 will be able to view their test results online at (opens in a new window)https://www.jlpt-overseas.jp/onlineresults/ within the next 10 days.

We will release a notice here when the starting date is set.

When the system is avaiable the registration number will be your Exam Registration Number, which you were issued for the December JLPT Examination. The Passcode is the "Passcode for Results" you gave during registration.

Test Results - (opens in a new window)https://www.jlpt-overseas.jp/onlineresults/
Additional Information on the JLPT Exam - (opens in a new window)https://www.jlpt.jp/e/guideline/results_online.html

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Notice - 10th July 2024

We are happy to announce that we will hold the JLPT Examination on the University College Dublin Belfield Campus on Sunday 1st December 2024. 

The online booking system will open on Monday 9th September in the afternoon.  Please keep checking this website during that Monday.

We will comply with all regulations in place at the time of the examination, including any re-application of Covid restrictions and this could also mean cancellation of the examinations.  If the UCD Centre for Japanese Studies [UCD Japan] has to cancel these examinations a full refund will be made.  All candidates will have to adhere to any COVID-19 regulations that apply.

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Information on offerings of the JLPT Examinations in Dublin:

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In Ireland, the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is administered by UCD Centre for Japanese Studies [UCD Japan] on behalf of the (opens in a new window)Japan Foundation.

What is the Japanese Language Proficiency Test?
The JLPT is an internationally recognised qualification for non-native speakers, sponsored by the Japan Foundation.  For information on the examination visit the official Japan Foundation (opens in a new window)JLPT website.

FAQ for the JLPT
Frequently Asked Questions for the JLPT examination.

JLPT in Dublin, 2024
Next Exam:  Sunday, 1st December 2024
Venue:  Sutherland Building, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4
Time:  You will be asked to arrive by 12:00
Fee:  €94

Registration:  From the 9th September to end-of-September 2024.

JLPT Online Application
Apply in September for JLPT December 2024 examinations here.  Please read the following carefully:

• The official deadline for applications is end-of-September. However, individual levels may close earlier if the number of applicants reaches the maximum.  Therefore we highly recommend you submit the application as early as possible to secure your place.
• Any applicants requiring Special Arrangements should contact (opens in a new window)Japan@ucd.ie to request a special application form which will be released on Monday 19th August. All required documents must be submitted with the application on or before 18:00 on Monday 2nd September.  Please be aware that the deadline for requesting special arrangements is earlier than the general examinations deadline. Candidates requesting Special Arrangements for the test day must also submit an online application for the examination.
• Once you complete the application, it is NOT possible for you to cancel or to defer the test to a later date or a different location.  So, please plan carefully before applying for the test.
• It is NOT possible to change your level after you complete the application.
• The test fee is NOT refundable under any circumstance (please read the "Fees and Payment" section below).
• DO NOT fill in the paper form which is attached to the Test Guide.  All applications are done online.
• UCD Japan will comply with all COVID-19 regulations in place at the time of the examination, and this could also mean cancellation of the examinations.  If UCD Japan has to cancel these examinations a full refund will be made. 
• All candidates will have to adhere to all COVID-19 regulations that apply at the time of the examination.
• For December 2024 ALL JLPT Bookings are PROVISIONAL pending the submission of the applications to the Japan Foundation.  The decision of the JLPT Operations Committee is final.

Fees and Payment
You make payment via the UCD online link in the application process.  The fee is €94 for all levels.

No refund will be available under any circumstances once your payment has been accepted unless cancellation is made by the Japan Foundation or UCD. Read the Test Guide [JLPT Test Guide December 2024] for the terms and conditions of the JLPT exam.

Level change requests are only accepted before the application deadline and must be made in writing to (opens in a new window)Japan@ucd.ie

Requesting an Examination Place [Link to JLPT Exam Registration]