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How to register for JLCT

The steps to register for the JLCT (Japanese Language Certification Test). The process differs outside Japan and in Japan.

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Registration steps

Taking it outside Japan

  1. Find your country's host institution

    In 23 countries and regions, each host institution accepts applications.

    Outside Japan (JLCT) ↗

  2. Apply as instructed

    Procedures and fees differ by country.

  3. Check results

    Check them on the official results site.

    Results site (JLCT) ↗

Fees

  • Bangladesh
    Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-10-01)    ৳3,000
  • Cambodia
    Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-10-01)    $25
  • China
    Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-10-01)    CNY 450
  • Egypt
    JCT5 1,200 EGP / JCT3–4 1,500 EGP / JCT1–2 2,000 EGP. Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-10-01)    from E£1,200
  • Indonesia
    Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-10-01)    Rp 500,000
  • Jordan
    Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-10-01)    JOD 70
  • Malaysia
    From January 2027. Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-10-01)    RM 200
  • Mongolia
    JCT3–5 65,000 MNT / JCT1–2 70,000 MNT. Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-10-01)    from ₮65,000
  • Myanmar
    Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-10-01)    K 60,000
  • Nepal
    Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-10-01)    Rs 4,500
  • Pakistan
    Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-10-01)    Rs 8,000
  • Philippines
    Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-10-01)    ₱1,200
  • Saudi Arabia
    JCT3–5 500 SAR / JCT1–2 600 SAR. Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-10-01)    from SAR 500
  • Sri Lanka
    Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-10-01)    Rs 4,500
  • Thailand
    JCT3–5 1,000 THB / JCT1–2 1,500 THB. Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-10-01)    from ฿1,000
  • United Arab Emirates
    JCT5 825 AED / JCT3–4 1,025 AED / JCT1–2 1,225 AED. Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-10-01)    from AED 825
  • Uzbekistan
    Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-10-01)    UZS 400,000
  • Vietnam
    Published by each country's test organizer (checked 2026-10-01)    ₫700,000

For other countries, check with the host institution.

Related pages

Source: Outside Japan (JLCT) ・ JLCT official site “About” ・ Last checked: 2026-10-01