Announced by Immigration Services Agency of Japan (2026-03-02)
Japanese Online Test (JOT)
About this exam
An online Japanese test (JT1–5) that can be taken any time via Pearson VUE test centres; recognised by Japan's Ministry of Justice.
Recognition & use Accepted at JT5 or above as proof of Japanese ability for admission to Japanese-language institutions.
Residence statuses this exam can support
A Japanese Online Test (JOT) 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 institutionJT5 or above
Japanese Online Test (JOT) JT5 or above
Levels
| Level | Can-do summary | CEFR |
|---|---|---|
| JT1 | — | — |
| JT2 | — | — |
| JT3 | — | — |
| JT4 | — | — |
| JT5 | — | — |
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