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  • THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TEST (JLPT) 2024
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Update, 23rd of September: The application window is now closed. If you have any questions, please contact jlpt@hik.no.

 

We are happy to announce that we will host JLPT in December, 2024, at Høgskolesenteret in Kongsvinger in Norway!

The date of the test is Sunday 1st December. The test will be hosted by Høgskolesenteret I Kongsvinger in collaboration with The Embassy of Japan in Norway and The Japan Foundation in Japan.

The test is now open for applications, and the application deadline is Sunday 22th September. For applicants with special requirements, the application deadline is 15th September.

For the application, please fill in the required information.

In the case of specially accomodated test application, the following documents must be submitted by post mail (not digitally) and arrived at our test center within September 15:

An overview of how the test is conducted and the scoring system may be found here: Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Guidebook.

How to apply

  • Fill in the registration form
  • You will receive an automated reply with instructions how to perform the payment
  • Once payment has been registered in our system, a test voucher will be issued and you are admitted to take the test.

In the case of specially accomodated test application, an email will be sent explaining the process.

Please note that paid fees are non-refundable.

Price:

N1: NOK 825,-

N2: NOK 775,-

N3: NOK 725,-

N4: NOK 675,-

N5: NOK 625,-

Location of the test

Høgskolesenteret i Kongsvinger
Strandvegen 3
2212 Kongsvinger
Norway

Upon entering the main entrance, details about room numbers will be available.

From Gardermoen airport, 1 hour+ is estimated by car, 1 hour 39 min by train (normally 1 train per 2 hours, please check the schedule).

From Kongsvinger train station, it is estimated to take 15-20 min by walking to our facilities.

From Vinger Hotel, it is estimated to take 30 min by walking to our facilities.

From Kongsvinger Budget Hotel, it is estimated to take 45 min by walking to our facilities.

From Festningen hotel & resort, it is estimated to take 30 min by walking to our facilities.

Practical information

Drinks can be purchased in the building, pizza will be served for free.

There is not sufficient time to go outside to buy food during the test breaks, and food is not allowed during the test, so please prepare accordingly.

Bring pencil (not pen) for the test day as it is necessary to fill out the test forms/answer sheets during the test. Eraser and pencil sharpeners are also allowed, but all other items and equipment are not allowed during the test.

Please refer to http://jlpt.jp/e/samples/forlearners.html for sample questions for the test.

After the test:

Test participants will receive a score letter and results by the end of February, 2024. If the test was passed, there will also be a certificate for the level passed.

Terms for JLPT and Høgskolesenteret i Kongsvinger:

By applying for JLPT test at Høgskolesenteret i Kongsvinger, you agree to us being the data handler of the submitted information. The collected information will be used for purposes only related to JLPT, and will be erased 5 years after the test is completed. The collected data will be sent to The Japan Foundation in Japan.

Welcome to Kongsvinger for the JLPT in Norway, good luck with the preparations!