JLPT Online Preparation Courses

Live weekly prep with a certified native teacher. 18 weeks • 105 min/class • Up to 10 students • Grammar, vocab, listening & mock tests • Risk-free guarantee.

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Overview

Why serious learners take the JLPT

PROVE YOUR JAPANESE IS REAL
Apps and conversation classes don't give you a credential. The JLPT is the world's most recognized Japanese proficiency test.
BUILD YOUR PATH TO LIFE IN JAPAN
Whether you're applying for a work visa, a university program, or long-term residency, the JLPT is a benchmark Japan's systems use.
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER IN JAPAN
Japanese companies regularly require JLPT N4 or above for job applicants. It's the difference between "I speak some Japanese" and "I'm certified."
Highlights

Why students love
our JLPT prep courses

Every lesson is built around the exam

You're not just "studying Japanese" anymore. Every grammar point, vocabulary cluster, and listening drill in our JLPT courses is chosen because it's on the test. We don't teach you things you won't need and we don't skip anything you will.

  • Grammar taught in the exact structure the JLPT tests it

  • Vocabulary from the official JLPT word lists, not random filler

  • Listening practice modelled on the real audio format of the exam

  • Reading exercises calibrated to the right difficulty level

  • Mock exam review in the final weeks so test day feels familiar, not terrifying

A focused group that goes deep

Up to 10 students per group. Because the JLPT doesn't test speaking, we spend every minute on what actually moves the needle: grammar precision, listening comprehension, and reading speed. Questions get answered in real time. No one gets left behind a week before the exam.

  • Work through grammar questions without slowing the class down

  • Analyse listening patterns with classmates at your exact level

  • Build reading strategies with a teacher who knows where students lose points

  • Access to Japanese conversation sessions for speaking practice

A certified teacher who knows the JLPT inside out

There's a real difference between "native Japanese speaker" and "certified teacher with JLPT exam expertise." Our teacher holds professional teaching certifications, understands how the exam is structured, and knows where students drop marks and how to fix it before it's too late.

  • Holds professional Japanese teaching certification (not just a native speaker)

  • Trained in JLPT exam strategy and specific question-type patterns

  • Explains grammar in a way that makes it click, not just "memorize this rule"

  • Tracks individual progress and adjusts accordingly throughout the course

18 weeks with a real finish line

This is a focused 18-week sprint with a specific endpoint: your JLPT exam date. Every week builds on the last, including grammar, vocabulary, kanji, listening, and reading, finishing with a full mock exam review in the final two lessons. Two intakes a year, timed to the official July and December exam schedule.

  • 16 weeks of structured grammar, vocabulary, kanji, listening, and reading

  • Final two lessons dedicated to full mock exam review under real exam conditions

  • Two intakes: January intake (→ July exam) · July intake (→ December exam)

  • You and your classmates have a shared deadline that keeps you accountable

Teachers

Learn with native
Japanese teachers

Japademy Teacher Kanami Iwasaki
Kanami Iwasaki
Yokosuka, Japan

Studying at Japademy is all about learning and having fun at the same time. It's time you get started!

Kanami Iwasaki
About the teacher
From: Yokosuka, Japan
Location: Yokosuka, Japan
Hobbies: YouTube, Japanese Cuisine
Teaching information
Japanese teacher since: 2018
Japademy member since: 2020
Lessons given: 1809+
Education & Certificates
Advanced Diploma of Business (2020)
420 Hours Japanese Language Teaching Competency Course (2018)
Japademy Teacher Akane Morioka
Akane Morioka
Osaka, Japan

My focus is about making students have fun and stay motivated during their learning process.

Akane Morioka
About the teacher
From: Osaka, Japan
Location: Osaka, Japan
Hobbies: Traveling overseas
Teaching information
Japanese teacher since: 2020
Japademy member since: 2021
Lessons given: 2715+
Education & Certificates
420 Hours Japanese Language Teaching Competency Course (2020)
University Degree in Sociology (2018)
Japademy Teacher Akiko Piatek
Akiko Piatek
Lublin, Poland

I make sure learning is fun and includes plenty of speaking practice—not just grammar!

Akiko Piatek
About the teacher
From: Osaka, Japan
Location: Lublin, Poland
Hobbies: Movies, Yoga, and Cooking
Teaching information
Japanese teacher since: 2020
Japademy member since: 2025
Lessons given: 421+
Education & Certificates
Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature
420 Hours Japanese Language Teaching Competency Course (2020)
Japademy Teacher Erina Arai
Erina Arai
Yokosuka, Japan

I've 6 years of experience teaching Japanese online lessons. I'm looking forward to helping you learn!

Erina Arai
About the teacher
From: Nagano, Japan
Location: Yokosuka, Japan
Hobbies: Onsen (Hot Spring), Karaoke
Teaching information
Japanese teacher since: 2012
Japademy member since: 2024
Lessons given: 1086+
Education & Certificates
University Degree as Japanese Teacher for Foreign People & Junior High School Students (2010)
Japademy Teacher Eri Nishida
Eri Nishida
Kobe, Japan

I teach Japanese from beginner to advanced levels. Language learning is about having fun!

Eri Nishida
About the teacher
From: Kobe, Japan
Location: Kobe, Japan
Hobbies: Traveling abroad, Cooking
Teaching information
Japanese teacher since: 2018
Japademy member since: 2023
Lessons given: 762+
Education & Certificates
420 Hours Japanese Language Teaching Competency Course (2018)
Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test (2018)
Japademy Teacher Haruka Makibatake
Haruka Makibatake
Ishikawa, Japan

I focus on daily conversations, grammar and JLPT exam preparation. Let’s learn Japanese together.

Haruka Makibatake
About the teacher
From: Ishikawa, Japan
Location: Ishikawa, Japan
Hobbies: Traveling, Fashion
Teaching information
Japanese teacher since: 2019
Japademy member since: 2021
Lessons given: 2550+
Education & Certificates
420 Hours Japanese Language Teaching Competency Course (2018)
University Degree in English Language and Communication (2015)
Japademy Teacher Misaki Abe
Misaki Abe
Toronto, Canada

I look forward to sharing my knowledge and passion for the Japanese language with you.

Misaki Abe
About the teacher
From: Tokyo, Japan
Location: Toronto, Canada
Hobbies: Knitting, Watching Movies
Teaching information
Japanese teacher since: 2023
Japademy member since: 2024
Lessons given: 259+
Education & Certificates
420 Hours Japanese Language Teaching Competency Course (2023)
Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test (2023)
Japademy Teacher Reimi Horinouchi
Reimi Horinouchi
Lethbridge, Canada

I am excited to broaden your horizons through engaging and enjoyable Japanese lessons!

Reimi Horinouchi
About the teacher
From: Kagoshima, Japan
Location: Lethbridge, Canada
Hobbies: Cooking, Travelling
Teaching information
Japanese teacher since: 2023
Japademy member since: 2024
Lessons given: 431+
Education & Certificates
420 Hours Japanese Language Teaching Competency Course (2021)
University Degree in Global and Intercultural Studies (2021)
Japademy Teacher Yumiko Minagishi
Yumiko Minagishi
Melbourne, Australia

I am a reliable and love teaching! Also, I have a Japanese culture workshop 'Origami and Calligraphy'.

Yumiko Minagishi
About the teacher
From: Ishikawa, Japan
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Hobbies: Calligraphy, Origami
Teaching information
Japanese teacher since: 2018
Japademy member since: 2020
Lessons given: 270+
Education & Certificates
420 Hours Japanese Language Teaching Competency Course (2018)
Diploma of Childcare (2016)
Benefits

What you get in
your JLPT Prep course

18 weekly live teacher lessons

One 105-minute session per week via Zoom, led by a certified native Japanese teacher. Every lesson is mapped to our JLPT syllabus. Every week, you're closer to ready to pass the exam.

Mock exam review sessions

The final two lessons are dedicated to sitting and reviewing full JLPT mock tests, including vocabulary, reading, and listening under real exam conditions. By the time the real exam comes, you've already been there.

JLPT vocabulary and kanji sets

Use our purpose-built JLPT sets to memorize and reinforce the complete JLPT vocabulary and kanji list. Spaced repetition keeps what you already know sharp and drills what you don't until it sticks.

Course completion certificate

Finish the 18 weeks and receive your Japademy JLPT Prep Course certificate. It is a record of your preparation and commitment before you sit the official exam.

Student journey

From feeling stuck
to passing the JLPT exam

BEFORE COURSE
You've been studying Japanese for years but have nothing official to show for it. Just the quiet frustration of not knowing where you actually stand.
DURING COURSE
Exam-mapped weekly classes with a certified native teacher. Kanji, grammar, vocabulary, listening, and reading from the official JLPT lists.
AFTER COURSE
You sit the JLPT. You pass. You hold a certificate that employers, universities, and immigration offices worldwide recognize.
Course pricing

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JLPT N4: The Essential Credential
Navigate daily life in Japan • The starting point for work, study, and residency
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JLPT N3: Advanced Proficiency
Hold natural conversations and follow Japanese media • Opens wider career opportunities
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This course is scheduled to be opened for enrollment during the Q1 2027 intake.
JLPT N2: The Professional Standard
Fluent in professional and academic Japanese • What most employers and universities require
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This course is scheduled to be opened for enrollment during the Q3 2027 intake.

Step 2: Select your level and schedule

JLPT N4: The Essential Credential
Navigate daily life in Japan • The starting point for work, study, and residency
View course overview and weekly curriculum
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🤩 8 Seats left
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10.00am ~ 11.45am
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Tokyo time
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July 14th ~ December 1st
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JLPT N3: Advanced Proficiency
Hold natural conversations and follow Japanese media • Opens wider career opportunities
View course overview and weekly curriculum
Course details
This course is scheduled to be opened for enrollment during the Q1 2027 intake.
JLPT N2: The Professional Standard
Fluent in professional and academic Japanese • What most employers and universities require
View course overview and weekly curriculum
Course details
This course is scheduled to be opened for enrollment during the Q3 2027 intake.

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Reviews from students
preparing for the JLPT Exam
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Daniel S.

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Canada
5 stars review
I spent 8 months stuck trying to prepare for N4 by myself
"I spent eight months trying to prepare for the N4 on my own with textbooks, YouTube, grammar apps, all of it. I kept getting stuck on listening and had no idea if my reading was anywhere close to exam level. When I found Japademy's course I knew immediately: this was what I was missing. An actual teacher, an actual group, and an actual plan."
Japademy JLPT N4 student
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Melissa M.

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United States
4.5 stars review
What do I actually have to show for all this studying?
"After Intermediate 3 I kept asking myself: what do I actually have to show for all this studying? I love the lessons, but there's no external benchmark. The JLPT gives me that. Joining the N4 course was an easy call."
Japademy student since 2025
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Sebastian C.

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Colombia
5 stars review
Looking forward to JLPT N4
"I finished Intermediate 3 in December and honestly dreaded the 'now what?' moment. Almost two years of studying and nothing official to show for it. When Japademy announced the N4 course, I signed up the same day. For the first time I have a real goal and a real deadline."
Japademy Intermediate 3 graduate
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Chloe N.

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Australia
5 stars review
I'm now preparing to pass the N4 exam on my 2nd attempt
"I failed the N4 the first time and it was demoralizing. I'd been studying alone for months with no way of knowing where my weak points were until the results came back. Japademy's course seems to be built around the exam which is exactly what I need for my upcoming second attempt."
Japademy JLPT N4 student
FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is the cost of the JLPT Prep Course?

Prices vary by location. In the USA, the course is $449 USD as a one-time payment, or $159 USD/month across 3 monthly installments. In Canada it's $599 CAD one-time or $214 CAD/month. Australia: $619 AUD or $219 AUD/month. UK: £329 or £119/month. Japan: ¥69,900 or ¥24,900/month. All prices are tax-inclusive and include everything you need for the course.

What level of Japanese do I need to enroll?

You should be at Japademy Intermediate 3 level or equivalent (roughly Lessons 1–37 of Minna no Nihongo), or JLPT N5-ready level. If you're not sure where you stand, we recommend taking our placement questionnaire or reviewing our course curriculum to find your level.

How is the JLPT Prep Course structured?

The course runs across 18 weekly live lessons. The first 16 weeks build your grammar, vocabulary, kanji, listening, and reading skills. The final two lessons shift into full mock exam mode, in which you'll sit and review complete JLPT practice tests for vocabulary, reading, and listening under real exam conditions. One 105-minute class per week, via Zoom.

When are the course intakes?

We run two intakes per year, aligned with the official JLPT exam schedule. Term 1 starts in January and targets the July exam. Term 2 starts in July and targets the December exam. Each group is capped at 10 students and spots go quickly.

Do I need to buy books or extra materials?

No, everything is included. Your course fee covers all lesson materials, your Quizlet vocabulary and kanji sets, and your completion certificate. You won't need to purchase textbooks or pay for any extras. The price you see is the complete price.

What if I miss a live lesson?

If you miss a session, you'll receive a summary of what was covered so you can review before the next class. Each lesson also opens with a short recap of the previous week, so you won't feel completely lost when you return. To earn your completion certificate, you'll need to attend at least 15 of the 18 live lessons.

Do you offer JLPT N3 or N2 prep courses?

Not yet but they're coming. JLPT N3 and N2 are planned for Q1 2027 and Q3 2027 respectively. If you've already passed N4 and are eyeing N3, join our waitlist and you'll be the first to know when enrollment opens.

What can I expect after I enroll in the JLPT Prep Course?

Within 24 hours of enrollment, you'll receive a welcome email. We'll also send a Google Calendar invitation with your weekly Zoom schedule already set up and access to our JLPT vocabulary practice flashcards. A few days before your first lesson, you'll receive a prep guide with everything you need to hit the ground running on week one.

What if I am not satisfied with the course or need to withdraw?

We want you to love learning with us. If you're not satisfied with the course quality, let us know within 6 days after your first lesson and we'll refund your payment minus an administrative fee ($69 USD, $89 CAD, $89 AUD, ¥9,900 JPY or £49 GBP). We just ask that you share your feedback so we can continue improving. No refunds are made 6 days after your first lesson.

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