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Japanese JLPT Prep

JLPT-focused tutoring for confident Japanese

Personalised coaching across N5–N1 with live speaking pods, kanji drills, and mock papers that mirror JLPT scoring.

Levels covered

N5 • N4 • N3 • N2 • N1

Conducted by

Japan Foundation

Exam windows

July & December (worldwide)

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Curriculum aligned to official JLPT task-types with kana/kanji mastery checkpoints.

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Why JLPT matters

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test certifies practical Japanese skills for study, travel, and employment visas.

Who conducts it?

Japan Foundation & Japan Educational Exchanges coordinate global test centres with standardised rubrics.

When is it held?

Most cities host JLPT twice a year (first Sunday of July & December). Registrations fill fast—often 2 months prior.

Level-wise roadmap

Outcomes, prep duration, key topics, exam format, and a quick link to the detailed syllabus.

Level N5 – Foundations

Read and listen to basic Japanese covering everyday topics written in kana + simple kanji.

Key topics

  • Hiragana/Katakana speed, greetings, family & school life
  • Grammar: basic particles, present/past tense, adjectives
  • Listening drills with short daily-situation clips

Exam format

  • Vocabulary · 25 min
  • Grammar/Reading · 50 min
  • Listening · 30 min
Level N4 – Elementary

Understand daily conversations, write simple essays, and recognise 300+ kanji.

Key topics

  • Work/school routines, shopping, travel story-telling
  • Grammar: te-form mastery, giving/receiving, complex particles
  • Reading practice with short essays & notices

Exam format

  • Vocabulary · 30 min
  • Grammar/Reading · 55 min
  • Listening · 35 min
Level N3 – Bridge

Handle longer texts, follow TV/radio fragments, and communicate beyond survival topics.

Key topics

  • News summaries, opinion writing, business etiquette
  • Grammar: advanced conjunctions, honorifics, transitive/intransitive nuance
  • Kanji expansion to 650+ with spaced repetition decks

Exam format

  • Vocabulary/Grammar · 30 min
  • Reading · 70 min
  • Listening · 40 min
Level N2 – Advanced

Decode complex articles, abstract discussions, and professional Japanese media.

Key topics

  • Opinion pieces, academic passages, keigo fluency
  • Grammar: advanced sentence endings, embedded clauses, idioms
  • Listening to lectures & news debates with note-taking

Exam format

  • Vocabulary/Grammar · 45 min
  • Reading · 75 min
  • Listening · 55 min
Level N1 – Professional

Operate with near-native accuracy across research, business, and media contexts.

Key topics

  • Specialist texts, speech comprehension, academic discourse
  • Grammar: nuanced modality, set phrases, rhetoric devices
  • Listening to multi-speaker panels + answer justification drills

Exam format

  • Vocabulary/Grammar · 45 min
  • Reading · 80 min
  • Listening · 60 min

Week 0

Placement & Goal Setting

JLPT readiness audit (kanji, grammar, listening) + exam date mapping.

Weeks 1–8

Skill Sprints

Live grammar refreshers, kanji labs, vocabulary decks, and timed reading drills.

Weeks 9–10

Mock Exam & Review

Full-length JLPT-style mock with personalised improvement plan before registration cut-offs.

Free resources to start now

We email/WhatsApp these right after you request them.

Workbook

JLPT N5 Kana Workbook (Free)

Download printable hiragana/katakana grids with mnemonics and stroke guides.

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Workshop

Register for upcoming free JLPT workshop

Reserve a spot in our weekly JLPT scoring breakdown and Q&A.

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Quiz

Take 5-Minute JLPT Readiness Quiz

Assess whether you should target N4, N3, or higher this season.

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Planner

Download Study Plan

Receive a week-by-week JLPT prep calendar with kanji targets and mock checkpoints.

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What parents say

Neha Sharma

Parent, Grade 7

"The one-to-one format boosted my daughter's confidence in speaking and grammar within a month."

Rohit Mehta

Parent, Grade 9

"Clear progress reports every week and flexible timings made it easy around school exams."

Anita Desai

Parent, Grade 5

"The tutor is patient and structured. Homework doubts are resolved on the same day."

Japanese JLPT: frequently asked questions

What is the JLPT and which level should I target?+

The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test has five levels from N5 (beginner) to N1 (near-native). N5-N4 suit beginners and students; N3 and above is where most Japan job and higher-study opportunities open up. Your tutor helps pick the right target in the orientation.

When and where is the JLPT held in India?+

The JLPT is held twice a year, in July and December, at authorised test cities in India including New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kolkata. Seats fill quickly after registration opens, so we plan your prep backwards from the sitting you choose.

Does the JLPT have a speaking section?+

No. The JLPT is a paper-based multiple-choice exam covering vocabulary, grammar, reading, and listening. Our classes still build speaking skills for real-world use, but exam prep focuses on the tested sections and time strategy.

How long does N5 or N4 preparation take?+

Starting from zero, N5 typically takes 10-12 weeks and N4 a further 12-14 weeks at 2-3 classes per week. Kanji and listening practice are paced weekly so nothing piles up before the exam.

How do you handle kanji?+

Kanji is drilled in small weekly sets tied to the vocabulary you are learning, with spaced-repetition worksheets and reading passages that recycle previous sets — not a last-month cram list.

Are classes 1-on-1 and online?+

Yes, every class is a live 1-on-1 online session with recordings, worksheets, and mock JLPT papers under timed conditions as the exam approaches.