Japanese Exams in Sri Lanka 2026

Japanese-language tests you can take in Sri Lanka, grouped by purpose (SSW, study, work). Dates, venues and fees may change.

8 testsTests available in this country (excluding online)

2026-11-01Nearest test date (TOPJ)

J-cert 2026-11-08Applications open (until 2026-10-30)

Work as a Specified Skilled Worker (i)

CEFR A2 or above

Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)Session-basedN4 or above

Venue ColomboCheck the fee with the local test organizer.

2026 Session 2 2026-12-06

Check the application period with the host institution where you take the test.

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JFT-Basic (Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese)Year-round CBTA2 or above

Venue Test centers in the countryCheck the fee with the local test organizer.

Held year-round. Check open dates on the booking site and reserve.

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See the SSW guide →

Study abroad — Enrol at a Japanese-language institution

CEFR A1 or above

Japanese NAT-TESTSession-based5級 or above

Fee Rs 7,000

Nov 2026 (B) 2026-11-15 (apply by 2026-10-16)
Dec 2026 (A) Applications open2026-12-13 (apply by 2026-11-13)

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J-cert Japanese Test for Daily Life and WorkSession-based初級 or above

Check the fee with the local test organizer.

Nov 2026 Applications open2026-11-08 (apply by 2026-10-30)

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STBJ (Standard Test for Business Japanese)Session-based350 pts or above

Check the fee with the local test organizer.

Round 82 2026-12-13

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TOPJ (Test of Practical Japanese)Session-basedBeginner A (A-5) or above

Check the fee with the local test organizer.

Round 6 2026-11-01

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JLCT (Japanese Language Certification Test)Session-basedJCT5 or above

Fee Rs 4,500

Round 9 2026-11-08
Round 10 2026-12-06

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Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)N5 or above— see the card above

JFT-Basic (Japan Foundation Test for Basic Japanese)A1 or above— see the card above

Get a job under Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services

CEFR B2 or above

Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)N2 or above— see the card above

BJT also qualify, but we could not confirm they are held in Sri Lanka (checked 2026-09-29).

Other tests

Examination for Japanese University Admission (EJU)Session-based

Venue ColomboCheck the fee with the local test organizer.

AY2026 Session 2 2026-11-08

Check the application period with the host institution where you take the test.

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Recent changes

2026.10.22Announced by Prometric Japan (SSW / JFT-Basic) (2026-10-15)Pre-launch information — may change
JFT-Basic reservations for Dec 2026 – Jan 2027 open on Nov 25
2026.10.12Announced by Immigration Services Agency of Japan (2026-10-01)Pre-launch information — may change
Specified Skilled Worker (No. 2 and some No. 1 fields): Japanese "B1 or equivalent" to be required from April 2027
2026.10.07Announced by Immigration Services Agency of Japan (2026-10-05)
JLPT December exam closed for all levels (N1–N5); Immigration Services Agency recommends JFT-Basic for SSW and Employment for Skill Development

See Sri Lanka test dates in the calendar

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Sources: official sites and host institutions of each test (JLPT overseas host institutions, Prometric JFT-Basic test countries, etc.) ・ Last checked: 2026-09-29