Test dates in Sri Lanka
When the JLPT and NAT-TEST are held in Colombo, and how to register.
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Upcoming JLPT dates
Held in Colombo, run locally by the Japanese Language Education Association (JLEA).
Sunday 6 December 2026
Registration was in August 2026.
Sunday 4 July 2027
Registration opens around mid-March 2027.
Sunday 5 December 2027
Registration opens around mid-August 2027.
The JLPT year
Registration windows are short and seats are limited per level, so plan ahead.
- Mid-March
Online registration opens for the July test. It stays open for about two weeks.
- First Sunday of July
JLPT test day in Colombo.
- Mid-August
Online registration opens for the December test, again for about two weeks.
- First Sunday of December
JLPT test day in Colombo.
Registering for the JLPT
- Pick one level. You can apply for only one level per test.
- Watch for the registration window (mid-March or mid-August).
- Register online on the JLEA website. Seats are first come, first served.
- Keep your admission details safe and check the venue before test day.
NAT-TEST in Colombo
- Held up to 12 times a year, so you don't have to wait for July or December.
- Choose a paper test or a computer test. Both follow the same structure.
- Levels 5Q to 1Q match N5 to N1.
- Dates, fees and registration are on the NAT-TEST Colombo site.
JLPT dates follow the usual Sri Lanka pattern (first Sunday of July and December) as published by JLEA and jlpt.jp (last checked 24 October 2026). Dates and registration windows can change. Always confirm on the official sites before you plan.
Check JLEA · Check NAT-TEST ColomboJLPT / NAT classes: N5 to N3
- Physical classesLocation and times vary. Contact us for the current details.
- Online classesJoin from anywhere in Sri Lanka.