Applications for 5 July Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Now Open!

Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
Support for Teachers of Japanese
Useful Links for Japanese Language Study

IMPORTANT! TEST TIMES FOR JULY 5 TEST

Please note the new times for the Sunday 5 July 2026 test below. You must arrive for your test at the beginning of the check-in time to hear instructions. You will not be allowed to enter the test room after the end of the check-in time.
 

LEVEL	Check-in	Vocabulary, Grammar ・Reading		Listening
N1	12:35pm~12:55pm	12:55pm ~ 2:45pm (110 min)		3:05pm~4:00pm (55 min)
N2	12:45pm~1:05pm	1:05pm ~ 2:50pm (105 min)		3:10pm~4:00pm (50 min)
		Vocabulary	Grammar ・Reading	Listening
N3	3:40pm~4:00pm	4:00pm~4:30pm (30 min)	4:50pm~6:00pm (70 min)	6:20pm~7:00pm (40 min)
N4	4:05pm~4:25pm	4:25pm~4:50pm (25 min)	5:10pm~6:05pm (55 min)	6:25pm~7:00pm (35 min)
N5	4:30pm~4.50pm	4:50pm~5:10pm (20 min)	5:30pm~6:10pm (40 min)	6:30pm~6:00pm (30 min)

Japanese Language Proficiency Test in Auckland 

Applications for the July 2026 test are now open.

Test date: Sunday 5 July 2026
Venue: University of Auckland 
Application period: Monday 2 March to 5pm, Friday 27 March
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN TEST FEES FROM 2026

Applications 

Test Guidelines	Application Form
Guide (9MB)	Form (2MB)

 

• Examinees are allowed to take one level only on the test day.
• Type into the first page of the editable PDF, and pages 2-5 will automatically be filled.
• Print out all 5 pages of the form on single-sided A4 paper and sign by hand.
• Glue 2 identical passport-sized photos, not photocopies, to the test vouchers.
• Applications can be sent by post or brought into our office. No appointment needed.
• Application forms will not be accepted by email.
• The test fee is non-refundable and the test date and site cannot be changed. If the test date is cancelled by our office the test fee will be refunded.
• For questions 7, 10-14 please refer to test guide.
• The Examinee Registration Number will be filled out by the consulate.  
• Application forms can also be picked up at the Consulate-General of Japan, or sent by post if you supply an A4 stamped ($4.90) self-addressed envelope.

Please note that the use of mobile phones, smartwatches and any other devices during the JLPT, including during break periods, is prohibited. Touching any device during the break is a violation of the test regulations. All mobile phones and devices will be collected at the beginning of the test and returned at the end. Thank you for your cooperation.

Test Fees:
 

Level N1	$110
Level N2	$110
Level N3	$95
Level N4	$95
Level N5	$95

Examinees who wish to have their results sent overseas (i.e. outside of New Zealand) must pay an additional NZ$40 to cover overseas courier costs.

Payment method:

- Bank Transfer only
Applicants taking the test in Auckland must pay JLPT fees by bank transfer.
Auckland JLPT Account Number: 03-0104-0219656-00
Account name: Auckland Japanese Language Proficiency Test Administration Committee
Reference details: Please specify your name and Test Level (e.g. John Smith N1)
Note: The Auckland JLPT Administration Committee is not responsible for any banking fees incurred via the transfer of funds or any loss of examination fees.
Please note that payment by cash or cheque is no longer available. Please do not post cash with your application.

Please submit your application form to:

Consulate-General of Japan
 Level 15, 41 Shortland Street
 P.O.Box 3959, AUCKLAND 1140

 For enquiries,
 Email: info-cul@ac.mofa.go.jp
 Tel:09-303-4106
 Hours:9am-12pm, 1pm-5pm, Monday-Friday

Other test centres in New Zealand:
 

Palmerston North:	IPU New Zealand Tel: 0800 367 472 / +64 6 354 0922 Email: info@ipu.ac.nz
Christchurch :	Consular Office of Japan Tel: 03 366 5680 Email: cultural.chc@wl.mofa.go.jp

Study books available in our library
There are various study and mock test books available at out library for levels N1 to N5. You can borrow 2 books for 2 weeks at a time. Please bring a proof of ID to borrow these books.
 

Support for Teachers of Japanese

Please contact these advisers and organisations for support.

New Zealand Association of Japanese Language Teachers
Website: https://nzajlt.com/about/ 

Tui Tuia: Learning Cirlce
Website: https://www.learningcircle.co.nz/languages/japanese 

Japanese Studies Aotearoa New Zealand (JSANZ)
President
Penny Shino
Massey University
Website: http://www.jsanz.org/ 
 

Useful Links for Japanese Language Study

 

	Japanese in Anime & Manga The aim of the website is to give Japanese learners and anime/manga fans from all over the world an opportunity to learn Japanese in an enjoyable way, using the anime/manga they enjoy as a gateway to their studies.
	Erin's Challenge! I Can Speak Japanese This website gives the opportunity to study Japanese through extensive videos and audio, as well as giving the opportunity to experience modern Japanese culture and scenes.
	JF Japanese E-Learning Minato Minato is a Japanese language learning platform provided by the Japan Foundation. A place to learn and meet other like-minded people, expand your understanding and knowledge of Japan, Japanese people, and the Japanese language.
	Marugoto From this portal page, you can access websites providing various resources, learning support and purchase information.