JLPT
What is the JLPT?
The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) has been offered by The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES) since 1984 as a reliable means to evaluate and certify the Japanese proficiency of non-native speakers. In 2011, there were as many as 610,000 applicants throughout the world.
Over time, test applicants became diversified, and use of JLPT results has expanded to include employment screening and evaluation for promotions and pay raises. Many outstanding suggestions for improvement were also submitted by a wide variety of individuals around the world.
Please download and read the 2026 JLPT brochure to learn more!
Please visit the official JLPT website for more information and updates.
General Information
Date of Exam
December 6, 2026 (Sunday)
Application Period
Tuesday, September 8 at 10 am (MDT) to Friday, September 25 at 4 pm (MDT)
How to Apply
Location
The JLPT in Edmonton will be held at the University of Alberta (North Campus), Building (Diane and Irving Kipnes Health Research Academy). For a campus map, please click here.
Fee
$100 CAD for all levels.
Refunds will not be issued if you miss the test due to circumstances beyond your control, including illness, travel disruptions, or border closures.
Eligibility
Open to learners of Japanese as a foreign language (This test is not designed for native speakers of Japanese).
Schedule
Test Voucher
Test vouchers will be sent out to all the applicants via email by Friday, October 2. The voucher is the attached PDF, please print this PDF. If you have not received your test voucher by Friday, October 2, please contact us at ptjc@ualberta.ca.
Regulations
- Please bring one valid physical, government-issued photo ID with you to the examination.
- Please bring a copy of your test voucher with you to the examination.
- The back side of the test voucher must be blank (for example, you cannot print it on the back of used paper)
- There can be no writing, etc. anywhere on the test voucher (for example, you cannot write the directions to the test site, etc. on it)
- No Late Entry: Late arrivals are prohibited. Test-takers are required to arrive designated test room by the advertised “Check-in Time”(e.g., 11:00 AM). If you arrive late, you will be denied admission to the test and considered absent.
- The use of electronic devices (i.e., mobile/smart phones and all other devices with communication functions allowing data exchange with other devices via wireless or wired connections) is prohibited from the end of the advertised “Check-in Time” (e.g., 11:00 AM) until the end of your exam, including during break time(s).
- Test takers who are found with an electronic device that is powered ON, test takers seen touching an electronic device, or test takers who have electronic devices that are the source of noise (e.g., ringing, alarm, notification chime) will be automatically disqualified as an act of misconduct.
- To ensure compliance with the new rules and regulations, you must do one of the following:
- Leave your electronic device(s) at home.
- Entrust your electronic device(s) to the onsite Proctor of your exam for safe keeping and monitoring.
- All collected electronic devices will be kept at the front of the exam room in full sight and always supervised by Proctor(s).
(1) Notify your Proctor at the test site
(2) Your Proctor will take your electronic device(s) to an Escort
(3) The Escort will accompany you and your electronic device(s) to the Test Site Representative
(4) The Test Site Representative will give you your electronic device(s)
(5) Use your electronic device(s) in the direct proximity of the Test Site Representative so that they can clearly see and hear you
(6) When you are finished, immediately return your electronic device(s) to the Test Site Representative.
Contact
ptjc@ualberta.ca
Prince Takamado Japan Centre for Teaching and Research
201 TELUS Centre, University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2R1
Study Materials
PTJC Resources
The Prince Takamado Japan Centre has books and materials available for students to borrow by visiting the PTJC (valid ONEcard is required). Please email to make an appointment and sign out these valuable study aids!
Check out our Culture Corner page for more details.
Library Resources
Sample JLPT tests from previous years as well as study guides are available from the University of Alberta Rutherford Library, 5th Floor.
University of Alberta Libraries website: https://www.library.ualberta.ca/ (search for "Japanese Language Proficiency Test")
Online Resources
JLPT Study Page
This is a webpage with study materials for JLPT levels N5 to N2.
Official JLPT Website
This page has sample questions for levels N5 to N1.
Coming to Edmonton
Please note that the testing site is at the University of Alberta, North Campus.
Accommodation
Staying on the U of A campus is possible year round. For people interested in the JLPT held the first weekend in July there are more options as dormitory space is open to visitors, but guest rooms are still available in December. For details, please check out the website.
Getting to the University of Alberta
For participants coming by car, please check out the campus map to figure out your route. Parking on the U of A campus is possible year round. For U-PARK information, please visit U-PARK. We recommend the Education Car Park in December. The Jubilee Car Park will be unavailable due to an event being held at the Jubilee.
For participants coming outside of the Alberta region, it is most convenient to arrive from the Edmonton International Airport. There are several methods of getting to the U of A from the airport.
By Public Transit
The Route 747 Bus travels between the airport and Century Park LRT Station. From there, the LRT (Light Rail Transit) can be taken to the University Station/Health Sciences or to other stations that may be closer to your chosen accommodation.
By Taxi
An Airport Taxi Service is also available, but the rates are significantly higher than other options.