The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (New JLPT since 2010 – N1, N2, N3, N4, & N5) – the world’s largest-scale Japanese-Language test, will be held on Sunday – July 1, 2018; it will commence simultaneously at 1:00 p.m. in three (3) different test sites – at the De La Salle University (DLSU) Taft Ave., Manila, Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (MKD), Angliongto Ave., Lanang, Davao City and at the University of San Carlos (Talamban Campus), Nasipit, Talamban, Cebu City. The JLPT is administered worldwide, by The Japan Foundation in cooperation with other cultural exchange/educational institutions, in order to evaluate and certify the Japanese language proficiency of non-native speakers.
For further information on the “New Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Guidebook” and “New Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Sample Questions”, please access:
▼Test Guide goo.gl/Fp5jHE
▼Sample Questions http://www.jlpt.jp/e/samples/sample12.html
Application Procedure
Please be advised that the application procedure has changed since the 2017 July JLPT; for the forthcoming July 1 (Sunday) JLPT the online application covers Manila, Cebu and Davao. The procedure is divided into two steps as explained here under.
Step 1:
APPLICANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE from Feb. 7 to March 6, 2018
*Online Application Form will be launched from Feb. 7, and could be accessed at the announcement page of the website of The Japan Foundation, Manila <www.jfmo.org.ph/>.
Application forms will NOT be accepted after March 6, 2018.
Step 2:
For Individual Applications:
Pay the corresponding registration fee and submit two (2) recent ID size photos (1inch x 1inch) to The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) – for applicants in Metro Manila / Luzon or to the Japanese Association Cebu, Inc. – for applicants in Cebu / Visayas and to the Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (MKD, Davao City) for applicants in Davao / Mindanao from March 20 to March 28 / Monday to Friday (10:00 am – 12:00 noon / 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm), to complete the Application Procedure.
For Group Applications:
The corresponding registration fee will have to be paid from April 2 to April 6, 2018 at the aforesaid pertinent registration venues; the same procedure applies.
*Applicants will only be officially registered for the July 1, 2018 JLPT after submitting the corresponding payment and (2pcs) I.D. size photos during the payment period.
**Only applicants who have registered online will be accommodated during the payment period.
***In case the applicant is unable to come personally during the payment period, the applicant may have a duly designated representative to complete the registration process
The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM)
23/F, Pacific Star Bldg., Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. (Buendia Ext.) cor. Makati Ave.
Tel. # 811-61-54 to 58 Fax # 811-61-53
10:00 am – 12:00 noon / 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday)
Japanese Association Cebu, Inc. (JACI)
5/F Clotilde Commercial Center, L. Quezon St., Casuntingan, Mandaue City
Tel. # (032) 343-8066 / Fax # (032) 343-7663
10:00 am – 12:00 noon / 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday)
Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (MKD)
Angliongto Ave. (Mamay Road), Lanang, Davao City
Tel. # 082-233-0013 / 0081
10:00 am – 12:00 noon / 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday)
REGISTRATION FEE
N1 and N2 – P 1,500.00 N3, N4 & N5 – P 1,100.00
(company checks honored – for 10 or more employees)
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The JLPT TEST VOUCHER and a VALID ID CARD are required to be presented on the TEST DAY (Sunday – 1 July 2018) at the designated test site.
Successful examinees will be issued Certificates of Japanese-Language Proficiency by October 2018
All examinees will receive a Score Report.
Results will be available on the JLPT Worldwide Official Website by the end of August 2018
