Announced by Immigration Services Agency of Japan (2026-03-02)
J-cert Japanese Test for Daily Life and Work
About this exam
Assesses practical Japanese for daily life and work settings across six levels from Entry to Advanced. Held six times a year.
Recognition & use Recognised as an admission requirement (Beginner or above) for Japanese-language institutions.
Residence statuses this exam can support
A J-cert Japanese Test for Daily Life and Work result can be used toward the Japanese-language requirement for the following residence statuses. Levels shown are guidelines and vary by institution and job.
- Study abroad — Enrol at a Japanese-language institutionBeginner or above
J-cert Japanese Test for Daily Life and Work, Beginner or above
Levels
| Level | Can-do summary | CEFR |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced | JLPT N1 相当（アドバンスコース） | C1 |
| Upper-Intermediate | JLPT N2 相当（アドバンスコース） | B2 |
| Intermediate | JLPT N3 相当（アドバンスコース） | B1 |
| Pre-Intermediate | JLPT N4 相当（ベーシックコース） | A2 |
| Beginner | JLPT N5 相当（ベーシックコース） | A2 |
| Entry | ベーシックコース（JLPT 対応なし） | A1 |
J-cert exam dates 2026
| Session | Registration | Exam date | Results | Countries & venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 30, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 | Nov 17, 2026 | Japan — Tokyo ／ China ／ Nepal +4 more countries/regions |
Later dates will be added once officially announced. Official site ↗
J-cert main test countries: Japan ・ China ・ Nepal and others (varies by session)。 Per-session countries and venues are in the table above.Cross-exam calendar →
Country pages: Bangladesh ・ China ・ Sri Lanka ・ Myanmar ・ Nepal ・ Pakistan
J-cert fees
| Scope | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | ¥5,000 | In Japan |
For fees outside Japan, check with the local test organizer.
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