Precautions on the day of the 1st JLPT in 2024

Before taking the test, please be sure to check "Precautions when taking the Japanese-Language
Proficiency Test" on our JLPT website.
In addition, please be especially careful of the following four points.
１. About improper behavior of using electronic devices*
In the test room, using electronic devices is prohibited both during the test time and during breaks.
Please do not bring any unnecessary electronic devices to the test site.
In JLPT, malicious and dishonest behaviors relating to electronic devices will be subjected to a Yellow
Card (caution) and a Red Card (disqualified and dismissed). Please be careful.
*Electronic devices: mobile phones, smartphones, smartwatches, etc.
Yellow Card (caution)
During the time allocated for instruction of the test (all section),①Allowing your electronic devices to sound (ringing, silent mode vibration, or alarm) or the chime or
alarm of your watch to sound②Using your electronic devices
Red Card (disqualified and dismissed)
Between the beginning of answering the test and finishing to check the answer sheet and question
booklet by the proctor (all section),①Allowing your electronic devices to sound (ringing, silent mode vibration, or alarm) or the chime or
alarm of your watch to sound②Putting your electronic devices out on your desk, wear them, or use them
2. Improper behavior
In JLPT, if we identify examinees engaging in severe improper behavior such as stealing test booklets,
recording, or leaking test content, we will report them to the police for charges like falsification ofbusiness interference.
Furthermore, if for any reason the organizer determines that the validity of an examinee's score isquestionable, JEES may invalidate your test score, not notify your test result, or prohibit you fromtaking the JLPT in the future.
Details about improper behavior are provided on the JLPT website under "Precautions when taking
the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test" section, (7) and (8) of "3. Test precautions on the day of thetest". Please be sure to read this information carefully.

3. About using the parking or bicycle parking lot①Please do not park bicycles/cars in nearby facilities such as stations or stores near the test site.
We have received complaints from users of stores and other facilities that they cannot use bicycle
parking lots and parking spaces and that bicycles/cars are blocking the roads.
②When you park your car or bicycle, please be sure to use public or paid parking.
③Please use public transportation (train or bus etc.) to come to the test sites.
④Examinees arriving by bicycle, motorcycle or, car may be denied taking the test.
4. About smoking in and around the test sites
We have received complaints about smoking from the test sites and its surroundings.
Do not smoke in test sites where smoking is prohibited, on the streets, or in nearby facilities.
Also, please do not smoke except at the specified places, even in the test sites where smoking isallowed.
If the above rules are not observed, the applicant may be denied taking the test.
In addition, there are cases where the above-mentioned problems may make it impossible to rent atest site. In such cases, we will have no choice at to rent a test site in a distant location, which may
cause inconvenience to examinees.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.