The 2nd 2025 JAPANESE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST : December 7 (SUNDAY)
(UPDATED ANNOUNCEMENT as of 04 October, 2025)
The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) will be held on Sunday – December 7, 2025, in Manila, Cebu and Davao. The JLPT is administered worldwide by the Japan Foundation in cooperation with other cultural exchange/educational institutions to evaluate and certify non-native speakers’ Japanese language proficiency.
Note: The JLPT will not be held in Cagayan de Oro in December 2025. Please be aware of this. As for future tests from 2026 onward, no decision has been made yet.
▼General Guide on JLPT 2025
https://www.jlpt.jp/reference/pdf/guide_2025.pdf
Test Level
- Manila: N1 to N5
- Cebu: N1 to N5
- Davao: N1 to N5
Applications
- Application Period: from October 1 to October 19, 2025
* Note: If the number of applicants becomes too large, the application period may be closed without notice before the deadline in order to conduct the examination appropriately.
- Applicants must register online: https://jlpt-apply.jfmo.org.ph/
- Applicants need to pay the corresponding registration fee and then upload a copy of the payment slip (or Official Receipt issued by the host institution) on this Online Application Form to complete the application process. The payment method is instructed in the online application form.
- Applicants who wish to request Special Testing Accommodation (STA) arrangements for the exam due to physical disabilities or other reasons are kindly asked to complete their registration as early as possible, as the Japan Foundation requires time to review the requested arrangements and prepare necessary materials. Therefore, by October 3 if possible, please complete the online registration and then promptly contact the respective host institution to inquire about the procedures required to apply for STA.
Host Institution Contact
Manila
THE PHILIPPINES-JAPAN FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION, INC. (PJFF)
6th Floor, Electra House Building 115-117 Esteban Street, Legaspi Village Makati City, Philippines
email: pjff.jlpt.manila@gmail.com
website: https://philippinesjapansociety.com/
Cebu
JAPANESE ASSOCIATION CEBU, INC. (JAC)
5th/F Clotilde Commercial Center, M. L. Quezon Ave, Casuntingan,
Mandaue City, 6014 Cebu, Philippines
email: jac.jlpt.cebu@gmail.com
website: https://www.ja-cebu.com/
Davao
Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (MKD)
Angliongto Ave., Lanang, Davao City, Philippines
email: mkd.jlpt.davao@gmail.com
Tel: (082) 233 – 0013 / (082) 233 – 0081 / (082) 285 – 6146
REGISTRATION FEE
N1 and N2 – P 2,000.00
N3, N4, and N5 – P 1,600.00
