What is the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)?
The JLPT is a test anyone can take to prove their proficiency in the Japanese language. If you are a foreigner who wants to work in a Japanese company, you are often required to present proof that you are capable of communicating in Japanese effectively. That is why many companies demand you to pass a certain JLPT level.
When is the JLPT?
The Japanese Language Proficiency Test is held twice a year in Japan; the first Sunday of July and December respectively. Please check the following website for the exact dates: https://www.jlpt.jp/e/
Other countries also offer the JLPT and are allowed to offer it in July and December. You can check the exact dates by clicking the following link and selecting the location:
https://www.jlpt.jp/e/application/overseas_list.html
How much does it cost?
Taking the test costs $40 for levels 3 or 4 and $50 for levels 1 or 2.
Note that you can only take one test per day, so you cannot register for multiple levels on the same day.
(source: http://www.jlpt.com/jlpt-faq/)
Requirements
The JLPT does not have any requirements except that you need to know and understand the material! To practice you can use the official books: http://www.jlpt.jp/e/reference/books.html
Deadline
In Japan, you can register at any time for the JLPT. Please note that standards might differ from country to country, so you should make sure to check whether your country uses the same method!
(source: http://www.jlpt.jp/e/application/domestic_index.html)
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