The Canberra JLPT will administer tests for N1, N2, and N3 only, with limited capacity for each level. The test site in Sydney will accommodate N4 and N5 examinees with no capacity limits
ANU, Canberra
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The JLPT test in Canberra is held only in July every year.
Please contact the Japan Foundation, Sydney for general information about the test and application
Please send Canberra-specific inquiries, such as matters relevant to the process after applying for the test, to the local administrative team in Canberra.
For Canberra-specific enquiries, please click here.
Sunday, 6 July 2025
Test: Designated Time for Assembling: 12:50 The First Section Start Time: 13:30 The Last Section End Time: 16:55 (N1), 16:45 (N2), 17:00 (N3)
ANU Acton Campus: Haydon-Allen Building, Moran Building, Crisp Building, & Copland Building*
Latest Updates
CHL JLPT Updates
Test Rooms for Each Level
To be announced
July 2025 JLPT application period: March 4 (Tue) 9am AEDT – March 20 (Thu) 5pm AEDT 2025 or until capacity is reached, whichever occurs first
Visit the Japan Foundation’s website to complete your registration.
Capacity for each level:
N1: 75
N2: 75
N3: 60
See the capacity of the other test venues via the Japan Foundation’s website.
*More detailed information will be provided closer to the test day. Classrooms are subject to change based on their availability.
Getting There
Access
Light Rail
Get off at Alinga Street Station; the test venue is a 10 to 15-minute walk from there.
Bus
From the airport: Please take bus number R3 to Spence and get off at City Interchange. The test venue is a 10 to 15-minute walk from there.
From any other part of Canberra: Please take any bus that gets you to the City Interchange. The test venue is a 10 to 15-minute walk from there.
Taxi or Rideshare Service
Please get off near the intersection of University Avenue and Childers Street and walk for 5 minutes to the test venue.
Parking
FREE parking will be available on the test day if you park at one of the university parking spaces.
In general, if you park in spaces with the signages displaying “PAID PARKING” and “Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm”, you will not have to pay for your parking on Sunday
Contact Us
For additional support or guidance on Canberra-related test queries, please contact the coordinator of Canberra JLPT:
Dr. Takuya Kojima (Lecturer at School of Culture, History & Language)
Email: takuya.kojima[at]anu.edu.au
Phone: 0261254007
