Japanese-Language Proficiency Tests: Canberra Updates

Mobile phones, smart watches and similar devices are BANNED from use from the beginning of the test until all sections have concluded, INCLUDING DURING TEST BREAKS. You may bring them but they will be held by staff for the entire test day duration.

Test Rooms for Each Level

To be announced

Please note that room assignments are indicative only and may change on the test day due to unforeseen circumstances. Be sure to check and follow the signposts at the test venue for the most up-to-date information.

Capacity for each level:

N1: 70

N2: 65

N3: 50

See the capacity of the other test venues via the Japan Foundation’s website.

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