What is JLPT

Japanese Language Proficiency Test logo with Japanese characters and English text.

Developed in Japan, the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has been offered since 1984 in countries worldwide to evaluate the proficiency of non-native learners of Japanese.

Since 2022, the Japanese Language Program has served as the only official JLPT test site in the Greater Boston area.

JLPT Registration usually opens in mid-August. All registrations must be completed on the AATL website.

2026 Test day: Sunday, December 6, 2026

Prepare for Your Test

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JLPT Prep™ Courses

Explore our instructor-led JLPT Prep™ courses offered at Showa Boston.

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JLPT Test Guide

Detailed information about the test, the skills that it evaluates, and the way it is scored.

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Official Practice Tests

Sample questions show the form of test items on the JLPT. Sample questions are organized by level, from N1 to N5

For Test Takers

Colorful poster for the JLPT 2025 Japanese-Language Proficiency Test, scheduled for December 7, 2025, with various Japanese characters and abstract shapes surrounding the text.
A colorful digital crossword puzzle-style chart with Japanese characters and words, organized by proficiency levels. The puzzle includes colored blocks representing different Japanese words and characters, with some blocks containing dotted outlines for fill-in. The bottom left corner displays the numbers 2124, and the bottom text reads 'Japanese Language Proficiency Test'.
Poster for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test 2023, scheduled for December 3, 2023, featuring pastel-colored stylized clouds and the event's title prominently displayed.
Design for a Japanese language proficiency test (JLPT) 2022, scheduled for December 4, 2022. The poster features Japanese characters, English text, and a large 'L', 'P', and 'T' with the date and test details.