Announced by Immigration Services Agency of Japan (2026-03-02)
S-JEP (Sundai Japanese Examination for Proficiency, formerly JPET)
About this exam
Score-based Japanese test for study and work. Formerly the Japanese Proficiency Evaluation Test (JPET); renamed in April 2026.
Residence statuses this exam can support
A S-JEP (Sundai Japanese Examination for Proficiency, formerly JPET) 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 institution300 or above
Sundai Japanese Examination for Proficiency (S-JEP) 300 or above
Levels
| Level | Can-do summary | CEFR |
|---|---|---|
| Score 350 or above | — | — |
S-JEP exam dates 2026–2027
| Session | Registration | Exam date | Results | Countries & venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 93 | — – Oct 26, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | Nov 25, 2026 | Japan — Tokyo, Osaka |
| Round 94 | — – Nov 23, 2026 | Dec 13, 2026 | Dec 23, 2026 | Japan — Tokyo, Osaka |
| Round 95 | — – Dec 14, 2026 | Jan 9, 2027 | Jan 20, 2027 | Japan — Tokyo, Osaka |
| Round 96 | — – Jan 18, 2027 | Feb 7, 2027 | Feb 17, 2027 | Japan — Tokyo, Osaka |
| Round 97 | — – Feb 15, 2027 | Mar 7, 2027 | Mar 17, 2027 | Japan — Tokyo, Osaka |
S-JEP main test countries: Japan and others (varies by session)。 Per-session countries and venues are in the table above.Cross-exam calendar →
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