Changes to JLPT Certificate from December 2025

1. Summary of JLPT and CEFR

• From the December 2025 JLPT, JLPT test results will include CEFR levels.

• Only passing candidates will have their CEFR levels displayed.

• If the total score is at the passing level but some test sections do not meet the standard → CEFR will not be displayed, replaced by “＊”.

2. JLPT → CEFR score reference table

• N5: 80 points or more → A1

• N4: 90 points or more → A2

• N3: 95–103 points → A2, 104 points or more → B1

• N2: 90–111 points → B1, 112 points or more → B2

• N1: 100–141 points → B2, 142 points or more → C1

3. Image showing the CEFR level later:

Note
The JLPT only measures the following skills: language knowledge, reading, and listening.

It does not measure speaking and writing skills.

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