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Dear participants,

Please note that due to possible risks caused by logistical difficulties there is a possibility of exam cancellation for reasons beyond St Petersburg University’s control. Relatedly, following risks can occur (for reasons beyond St Petersburg University’s control): possibility of not receiving the original certificate (on paper); other risks caused by issues outside of any examination party’s control.

JLPT (日本語能力試験, Japanese-Language Proficiency Test)

The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT), or Nihongo Nōryoku Shiken, is an international exam evaluating and certifying Japanese language proficiency for non-native speakers.

In Japan, JLPT is administered by the Japan Educational Exchanges and Services. Overseas, the Japan Foundation co-proctors test administration with local cultural exchange and/or educational institutions.

In St Petersburg, the Nihongo Nōryoku Shiken exam sessions are held twice a year — on the first Sunday of December and July.

Candidates who successfully pass the exam receive a Certificate of Japanese-Language Proficiency, which is accepted in most public organizations and educational institutions in Japan.

JLPT exam dates for 2025:

  • July 6
  • December 7

2024 Winter Session Exam Results

The results will be provided approximately in 2 months after the test day. As soon as the results are available for viewing, the participants will be notified through the e-mail.

Exam fees

 Level  Exam fee
 N1  4500 roubles
 N2  4000 roubles
 N3  3700 roubles
 N4  3400 roubles
 N5  3100 roubles

Registration for the summer 2025 JLPT exam session in St. Petersburg

  • The registration starts — information is being updated
  • The registration deadline — information is being updated
  • Payment for the exam is accepted until — information is being updated

The number of places for the exam is limited, so applications submitted earlier and/or later than these deadlines will not be considered.

Registration is carried out ONLY via the link.

We remind you that all applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis, so we strongly recommend that you do not register at the last moment.

After you fill in all the fields, a specialist from the SPbU Language Testing Center will contact you via the e-mail specified in the application.

If you have technical difficulties when registering on the platform, you can contact the Language Testing Center by the e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by phone +7 (812) 325 11 24.

Please note that a refund for the examination service is provided only in the event that the ENTIRE examination session is canceled for reasons beyond the control of St Petersburg University (for example, the impossibility of delivering examination materials from Japan to Russia, the pandemic and the restrictions caused by it, other reasons)!

In the event that the entire examination session is canceled for reasons beyond the control of the parties to the examination (for example, difficulties with the delivery of examination materials to Russia), relevant information letters with further instructions will be sent to all candidates.

Registration procedure for people with disabilities

To pass the exam under special conditions, documents must be sent by — information is being updated.

Exam day

All candidates are required to have:

  • identification document with photo
  • printed voucher 
  • HB pencil
  • eraser

Dear participants, be sure to read the rules of the JLPT exam before the exam to exclude possible violations.

Exam format

The JLPT test has five levels: N1, N2, N3, N4 and N5, with N1 being the highest – CEFR level B2–C1 and N5 the lowest – CEFR level A1–A2.

Regardless of the level, the test comprises of three parts: Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar); Reading; Listening.

Sample questions of the JLPT exam are available on the official JLPT website.

 Level
 Scoring sections  Sectional pass marks Sectional maximum score Overall pass marks Overall maximum score
 N1 Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar) 19 60 100 180
Reading 19 60
Listening 19 60
 N2 Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar) 19 60 90 180
Reading 19 60
Listening 19 60
 N3 Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar) 19 60 95 180
Reading 19 60
Listening 19 60
 N4 Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar) 38 120 90 180
Reading
Listening 19 60
 N5 Language Knowledge (Vocabulary/Grammar) 38 120 80 180
Reading
Listening 19 60

Procedure for issuing JLPT certificates

Certificates are issued in person to the candidate or courier (courier delivery is arranged by the candidate) at the Language Testing Centre of St Petersburg University.

The JLPT certificate is indefinite.

Address: Room 210, 11/2 Lieutenant Schmidt Embankment, Saint Petersburg 199034, Russia.

Working hours: weekdays (Mon-Fri), 09:00 — 18:00.

Tel: +7 (812) 325 11 24.

E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Useful links

Exam preparation materials

St Petersburg University By-laws

 

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