JLPT July 2026 Australia
Registration dates, test cities, levels, fees, the Melbourne situation, and which prep books you actually need.
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The Japan Foundation Sydney has confirmed the details for the July 2026 JLPT.
Registration opens Thursday 5 March at 9:00am AEDT and closes Wednesday 25 March at 5:00pm AEDT. Popular cities and levels can sell out quickly, so don't leave it too late.
Everything you need is here: test cities, fees, changes for 2026, and prep book picks. One thing first, though.
Not every city offers every level. This is the question everyone asks first, and the answer is more complicated than usual this year.
| City | N1 | N2 | N3 | N4 | N5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold CoastAll levels | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| CanberraUpper levels | ● | ● | ● | — | — |
| SydneyBeginner levels | — | — | — | ● | ● |
| MelbourneNot offered | — | — | — | — | — |
Gold Coast is the only city offering all five levels. Most learners are in Sydney and Melbourne, so that's a bit odd. Affordable test fees don't help much when you're also paying for flights and a hotel.
| Level | Test Fee | + Eventbrite | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| N1, N2, N3 | $105.00 | $6.81 | $111.81 |
| N4, N5 | $95.00 | $6.27 | $101.27 |
All prices include GST. For reference, December 2025 was $101.90 for N1-N3 and $91.31 for N4-N5. The test fee has gone up $10 across all levels.
Melbourne is not available for July 2026. The Japan Foundation's page also notes that Melbourne "might not be offered in December 2026" due to "unforeseen circumstances."
RMIT stopped hosting the JLPT in 2023. Monash University took over and hosted December 2025, but something has come up for 2026. No official explanation has been given. We hope it gets resolved.
N1, N2 or N3 → Canberra
N4 or N5 → Sydney
Since you're travelling anyway, make the trip worth it.
Prices last checked 1 March 2026. Students with a valid concession card may get up to 50% off train fares.
CEFR level on score reports: Starting from the December 2025 test, JLPT score reports now include a CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference) level indication. This is useful if you're applying to universities or for visa requirements that reference CEFR levels.
Residence requirement for JLPT in Japan: From 2026, you need a residence card to sit the JLPT in Japan. Tourists and short-term visitors can no longer register. International students and working visa holders are fine. If you were planning to sit it during a Japan trip, take it here instead. (No equivalent restriction in Australia.)
Price increase: Test fees went up $10 from December 2025. See the fee table above for the breakdown.
Auckland: July and December. All levels. University of Auckland. Applications 2-27 March 2026 (5pm deadline). Paper form + bank transfer. Consulate-General of Japan in Auckland
Palmerston North: July and December. All levels. IPU New Zealand. Applications 2-31 March 2026. Fees: N1/N2 NZ$110, N3/N4/N5 NZ$95. Bank transfer only. Paper form, in person or by post. IPU JLPT page
Christchurch: December only.
NZ applications are paper-based, not online. Budget extra time.
Australia: Japan Foundation Sydney — JLPT page
Host institutions:
Full list
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UNSW (Sydney)
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ANU (Canberra)
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JLPT Gold Coast (Facebook)
Note: Some institution pages may not be fully updated for July 2026.
The Japan Foundation Sydney page above is always the most current.
New Zealand: Consulate-General of Japan in Auckland · Embassy of Japan in NZ · IPU NZ (Palmerston North)
Official JLPT worldwide: jlpt.jp
This page will be updated as new information becomes available. Last updated: 6 March 2026.
