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 5, 2020; it will commence simultaneously at 1:00 p.m. in four (4) different test sites – at the De La Salle University (DLSU) Taft Ave., Manila, Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (MKD), Angliongto Ave., Lanang, Davao City, University of San Carlos, Cebu City and Cagayan de Oro College (Main Campus), Max Suniel Street, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental. 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”, please access:
▼Test Guide https://tinyurl.com/t5l4s4j
▼Sample Questions http://www.jlpt.jp/e/samples/forlearners.html
Application Procedure
Please be advised that the application procedure has changed since the 2017 July JLPT; for the forthcoming July 5 (Sunday) JLPT the online application covers Manila, Cebu, Davao and Cagayan de Oro. The procedure is divided into two steps as explained here under.
Step 1:
APPLICANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE from Feb. 5 – Mar. 11, 2020
*Online Application Form will be launched from Feb. 5, 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 Mar. 11, 2020.
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 or Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (MKD, Davao City) for applicants in Davao / Mindanao or Cagayan de Oro College for applicants in Cagayan de Oro City / Mindanao from Mar. 24, 25, 26 & 27 / Tuesday to Friday only (10:00 am – 12:00 noon / 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm), to complete the Application Procedure.
For Group Applications (company checks for 10 or more employees):
The corresponding registration fee will have to be paid on Mar. 31, Apr. 1 & 2 (Tuesday to Thursday) only at the aforesaid pertinent registration venues; the same procedure applies.
*Applicants will only be officially registered for the July 5, 2020 JLPT after submitting the corresponding payment and I.D. size (1 x 1 inch) photos – 2 pieces, 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. # 8811-61-54 to 58 Fax # 8811-61-53
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon / 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Japanese Association Cebu, Inc. (JACI)
5/F Clotilde Commercial Center, M. L. Quezon St., Casuntingan, Mandaue City
Tel. # (032) 343-8066 / Fax # (032) 343-7663
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon / 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (MKD)
Angliongto Ave. (Mamay Road), Lanang, Davao City
Tel. # 082-233-0013 / 0081
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon / 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday)
Cagayan De Oro College (main campus)
Max Suniel St. Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental
Tel. # 088-858-3881
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon / 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (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 – July 5, 2020) at the designated test site.
Successful examinees will be issued Certificates of Japanese-Language Proficiency by October 2020
All examinees will receive a Score Report.
Results will be available on the JLPT Worldwide Official Website by the last week of August 2020.
