Announced by Immigration Services Agency of Japan (2026-03-02)
TOPJ (Test of Practical Japanese)
About this exam
Certifies practical Japanese ability by level, from Beginner to Advanced, run by the Asian International Exchange Scholarship Foundation.
Recognition & use Accepted at Beginner A or above as proof of Japanese ability for admission to Japanese-language institutions.
Residence statuses this exam can support
A TOPJ (Test of Practical Japanese) 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 institutionBeginner A (A-5) or above
TOPJ (Test of Practical Japanese) Beginner A (A-5) or above
Levels
| Level | Can-do summary | CEFR |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced A | — | C2 |
| Advanced B | — | C1 |
| Advanced C | — | — |
| Intermediate A | — | B2 |
| Intermediate B | — | — |
| Intermediate C | — | B1 |
| Beginner A-4 | — | A2 |
| Beginner A-5 | — | A1 |
| Beginner B | — | — |
| Beginner C | — | — |
TOPJ exam dates 2026
| Session | Registration | Exam date | Results | Countries & venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 6 | — – — | Nov 1, 2026 | — | Japan ／ China ／ Vietnam +6 more countries/regions |
Later dates will be added once officially announced. Official site ↗
TOPJ main test countries: Japan ・ China ・ Vietnam and others (varies by session)。 Per-session countries and venues are in the table above.Cross-exam calendar →
Country pages: Bangladesh ・ China ・ Indonesia ・ Sri Lanka ・ Myanmar ・ Nepal ・ Taiwan ・ Vietnam
TOPJ fees
| Scope | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | ¥5,800 | In Japan; same for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced |
For fees outside Japan, check with the local test organizer.
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