Study-abroad exam · Japan Foundation and JEES
Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) for study abroad
Japanese-taught degrees and many Japanese-language schools ask for Japanese ability; the JLPT is the most common proof. English-taught degree programmes may not need it.
01 Where it counts
Which countries ask for JLPT, and at what level
Each line comes from that country's own guide on this site, where the official source is cited.
| Country | What it asks for | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | Japanese-taught courses and language schools ask for Japanese ability; JLPT is the usual proof | Country guide Student visa |
02 What each level means
N5 to N1
- There are five levels, N1 to N5. N4 and N5 test basic classroom Japanese; N1 and N2 test Japanese used across everyday and wider settings; N3 bridges them. [1]
- The 2026 tests are on Sunday 5 July and Sunday 6 December. [2]
- In India the July and December tests run in cities including New Delhi, Pune, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Karur; each city's host institution handles registration. [3]
03 Official sources & verification
Where these facts come from
Every fact above is read from the official pages below (government, embassy, regulator, test owner or university), last checked on 29 October 2026. Visa money, fees and work rules change several times a year — open the official page before you pay or apply.
- JLPT — N1–N5 summary of linguistic competence (opens in a new tab) Levels
- JLPT — official site (opens in a new tab) 2026 test dates
- JLPT — overseas test site cities and host institutions (opens in a new tab) Indian cities, host institutions
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