Announced by Immigration Services Agency of Japan (2026-03-02)
Test of Practical Japanese (J.TEST)
About this exam
Assesses practical and business Japanese in a single sitting, graded across eight bands from Special A to F. Held six times a year, in Japan and overseas.
Recognition & use Not accepted for the Specified Skilled Worker requirement, but used in company hiring and as an admission qualification for Japanese language schools.
Residence statuses this exam can support
A Test of Practical Japanese (J.TEST) 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 institutionLevel F or above
Level F or above on the Test of Practical Japanese (J.TEST) (or 250+ on the FG level test)
Levels
| Level | Can-do summary | CEFR |
|---|---|---|
| Special A / A | — | — |
| Pre-A | — | — |
| Level B | — | — |
| Pre-B | — | — |
| Level C | — | — |
| Level D | — | — |
| Level E | — | — |
| Level F | — | — |
J.TEST exam dates 2026–2027
| Session | Registration | Exam date | Results | Countries & venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 189 (Japan) | Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | — | Japan — Public and semi-public venues nationwide |
| Round 190 (Japan) | Nov 18, 2026 – Dec 1, 2026 | Jan 10, 2027 | — | Japan — Public and semi-public venues nationwide |
| Round 191 (Japan) | Jan 20, 2027 – Feb 2, 2027 | Mar 14, 2027 | — | Japan — Public and semi-public venues nationwide |
| Round 192 (Japan) | Mar 24, 2027 – Apr 6, 2027 | May 16, 2027 | — | Japan — Public and semi-public venues nationwide |
| Round 193 (Japan) | May 26, 2027 – Jun 8, 2027 | Jul 11, 2027 | — | Japan — Public and semi-public venues nationwide |
J.TEST main test countries: Japan and others (varies by session)。 Per-session countries and venues are in the table above.Cross-exam calendar →
Country pages: China ・ Indonesia ・ South Korea ・ Myanmar ・ Mongolia ・ Nepal ・ Philippines ・ Thailand ・ Taiwan ・ Vietnam
J.TEST fees
| Scope | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | ¥5,800 | In Japan |
For fees outside Japan, check with the local test organizer.
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