Japanese NAT-TEST
About this exam
Run by Senmon Kyouiku Publishing for people aiming to study or work in Japan. Five levels (1–5), with a system aligned to JLPT. Held six times a year across Asia.
Recognition & use Not accepted for the Specified Skilled Worker requirement, but used by schools and employers as an objective gauge of Japanese ability.
Residence statuses this exam can support
A Japanese NAT-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 4 or above
Japanese NAT-TEST Level 4 or above
Levels
| Level | Can-do summary | CEFR |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | — | C1 |
| Level 2 | — | B2 |
| Level 3 | — | B1 |
| Level 4 | — | A2 |
| Level 5 | — | A1 |
Upcoming sessions
| Session | Registration | Exam date | Results | Countries & venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 (BD) | — – Aug 28, 2026 | Sep 26, 2026 | — | Bangladesh |
| Sep 2026 (NP) | — – Aug 28, 2026 | Sep 26, 2026 | — | Nepal — Kathmandu |
| Sep 2026 (B) | — – Aug 28, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | — | Vietnam — Hanoi Site1/2, Hai Phong ／ Indonesia — Denpasar,Bandung ／ Sri Lanka +3 more countries/regions |
| Oct 2026 (NP) | — – Sep 11, 2026 | Oct 10, 2026 | — | Nepal — Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan（特別回） |
| Oct 2026 (BD) | — – Sep 18, 2026 | Oct 17, 2026 | — | Bangladesh |
Main countries: Nepal ・ Bangladesh ・ Vietnam and others (varies by session)。 Per-session countries and venues are in the table above.Cross-exam calendar →
Fees
| Scope | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | ৳4,000.00 | In Bangladesh |
| Bhutan | BTN 2,980.00 | BTN 2,980–3,430 depending on venue |
| Cambodia | $30.00 | Charged in USD |
| China | ¥520.00 | Q1–Q2: RMB 520 / Q3–Q5: RMB 430 |
| India | ₹2,360.00 | GST included |
| Indonesia | Rp 500,000 | IDR 500,000–555,000 depending on venue |
| Japan | ¥6,000 | Tokyo venue |
| Kyrgyzstan | ⃀2,000.00 | In Kyrgyzstan |
| Mongolia | ₮65,000.00 | In Mongolia |
| Myanmar | K 72,000 | Yangon venue; Mandalay MMK 60,000–65,000 |
| Nepal | Rs 4,500.00 | In Nepal |
| Philippines | $35.00 | Manila venue (USD 35 from Oct 2025); Davao PHP 1,700 |
| Sri Lanka | Rs 7,000.00 | In Sri Lanka |
| Thailand | ฿1,500.00 | Q1–Q2: THB 1,500 / Q3–Q5: THB 1,000 |
| Uzbekistan | UZS 400,000.00 | In Uzbekistan |
| Vietnam | ₫800,000 | In Vietnam |
Study & mock tests (free)
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