7. Results and Certification
Q41 May I see my results on the Internet?
Yes. The date of availability of the test results will be posted on the JEES Website.
Q42 Will I be able to know my results via telephone, fax or e-mail?
No, you cannot. We can only inform you about your results via post when we send the formal notification of results for all examinees and the Certificate of Result and Scores, upon your request.
Q43 May I receive my JLPT results earlier than the formal notification of results?
No. Please wait for the result notification to be sent to you by post. The results of the JLPT are sent out in early September for the first JLPT and in early February for the second JLPT. The mailing date will be announced on the top page of this website. If you have not received your results a week after the results’ notification is made for all examinees, please contact the JLPT Application Center (tel. 03-6686-2974).
Q44 When I received my results, the score was not as good as I expected it would be. Can you please re-mark my test?
No, we cannot. The JLPT results are processed fairly and accurately.
Q45 What is the difference between ‘The Certificate of Japanese-Language Proficiency’, and ‘The Certificate of Result and Scores’?
‘The Certificate of Japanese-Language Proficiency’ is to prove your proficiency in Japanese language. If you took the examination in Japan, the Certificate of Japanese-Language Proficiency is the size of a postcard and is attached to the right side of the test result. It is only to be issued once with notification of your results so please keep it safe. It must be noted that we do not re-issue this certificate. With respect to ‘The Certificate of Result and Scores’, it is an official document which you can submit to your school or to your work place to prove your proficiency of Japanese. In order for you to have this issued, you need to pay the fee but you can request it whenever, for as many times as you want. Please refer to “Certificate Issuance” on our JLPT website.
Q46 Is there any limitation period for which the Certificate of Japanese-Language Proficiency remains valid?
No, there isn’t. However, there are occasions when prospective schools or companies to whom you are submitting the certificate will specify when the JLPT should be taken.
Q47 I have changed my name so can you issue me a copy of ‘The Certificate of Result and Scores’ with new name?
No‚ we cannot change the data so if you need to submit the Certificate to your school or employer‚ please do so with the document which proves your change of name.
Q48 How long does it take for my Certificate of Result and Scores to be sent after I apply?
For delivery within Japan, issuance and delivery of the Certificate of Result and Scores will take approximately one to two weeks after confirming payment of the issuance and mailing fees. For delivery overseas, issuance and delivery will take approximately two weeks or more after confirming.
It may take about one month to issue the certificate immediately after the announcement of test results (Late January ~ March / Late August ~ October). If you are in a hurry, please be sure to apply an ≪express delivery≫.
If you apply for three or fewer Certificate of Result and Scores, they will be folded in three and send to you.
Q49 How can I be sure that “Certificate of Japanese-Language Proficiency / Score Report” and “JLPT Certificate of Result and Scores” are not a forgery or alteration?
For requesting authenticity verification of “Certificate of Japanese-Language Proficiency / Score Report” and “JLPT Certificate of Result and Scores”, please contact Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES), Center for Japanese-Language Testing (Only about the examinees in Japan).
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Japan Educational Exchanges and Services (JEES),
Center for Japanese-Language Testing
Office hour: 9:30 – 17:30, Weekdays (except National holidays, year end and New Year’s holidays)
TEL: 03-5454-5215 FAX: 03-5454-5235