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-4 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-4 or above
TOPJ (Test of Practical Japanese) Beginner A-4 or above
Levels
| Level | Can-do summary | CEFR |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner A-4 | — | — |
Upcoming sessions
| Session | Registration | Exam date | Results | Countries & venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 5 | — – — | Sep 13, 2026 | — | Japan ／ China ／ Vietnam +5 more countries/regions |
| Round 6 | — – — | Nov 1, 2026 | — | Japan ／ China ／ Vietnam +6 more countries/regions |
Main countries: Japan ・ China ・ Vietnam and others (varies by session)。 Per-session countries and venues are in the table above.Cross-exam calendar →
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