The JLPT was held at York University for the first time in Toronto in 1997.
The test has been hosted by the Japanese Section of York University on
behalf of the Japan Foundation. It is also a joint event by Japanese language professionals at several universities in Ontario. No JLPT is hosted in the summer at this site.


JLPT 2026-2 starts at 1:30 p.m. on December 6, 2026.
The registration: 10:00 a.m. - 12:40 p.m.
The Orientation begins at 12:50 p.m.

New policy: Mobile units are not allowed to use throughout the test period including the break time.

• All the digital mobile units - smart phones, watches, headsets, tablets, laptops etc. must be submitted to the proctors who would keep them throughout the test period. You are not allowed to use them even during the breaks. Please try not to bring them to the test site unless it is absolutely necessary. 
  
• No drinks or food are allowed in the test room.
• If you should drink water for any medical reason or some other conditions, please ask a proctor or an assistance for permission.
• Only a clear water bottle without a label is allowed.
  
• Please make sure you TURN OFF the cell phone. If it should go off during the test, you would be disqualified.
• Policy on Misconduct: Link
  

On the test day please bring the following:

•   One official photo ID (passport, driver's license, health card, etc.)
  
•   Voucher sent by JLPT York  (printed version, not electric one)
  
•   Pencils and erasers (ballpoint pens are not allowed)
  

Detailed Test Schedule: Link:  General    Special  (TBA)

Norio Ota
Coordinator
2026-2JLPT Toronto
@YorkU