A new page for Special Testing Accommodations has been added.
What’s the update?
JLPT special testing accommodations require an application through the relevant organiser, not a request made only on arrival.
Source notes checked 19 Sep 2026. The date above is the original notice date.
What the source says
The JLPT accommodations page explains support for candidates who have difficulty taking the test in the usual way because of illness, injury, disability or other conditions. Overseas applicants are directed to the local host institution; arrangements within Japan use the JEES process.
Why this matters
The practical issue is advance coordination. A preferred arrangement is not automatically approved, and the organiser may require supporting information. A candidate should describe the barrier they face and the requested support without assuming that another person’s arrangement will be identical.
Useful next steps
Contact the correct host institution early, obtain its form and deadline, and follow its document instructions. Keep the eventual decision notice with your test documents. For medical or assistive equipment, ask how the device rules and accommodation process apply rather than relying on a general electronic-device notice alone.
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