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UAE to host first JLPT Exam in December, marking growing Japan-UAE educational ties
The initiative highlights the increasing interest in Japanese language learning and academic collaboration across the UAE
- PUBLISHED: Tue 15 Jul 2025, 10:21 AM
In a significant step forward in Japan-UAE educational cooperation, the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) will be held in the UAE for the first time this December. Reflecting the growing cultural and educational exchange between the two nations, this initiative highlights the increasing interest in Japanese language learning and academic collaboration across the UAE.
On June 18, 2025, the Japan Foundation and the Continuing Education Center (CEC) at UAE University (UAEU) signed an agreement to officially host the JLPT at the CEC in Al Ain. This milestone offers Japanese language learners in the UAE the opportunity to take the globally recognised JLPT exam locally, supporting their academic pursuits and validating their language proficiency on an international scale.
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The inaugural JLPT session is scheduled for December 7, 2025, at the CEC. Applications will be open from July 15 to August 15, 2025. Further details are available via the official social media channels of the CEC and the Embassy of Japan in the UAE.
This initiative underscores the deepening partnership between Japan and the UAE in the fields of education and culture. By bringing Japanese language certification closer to learners in the region, it opens new doors for engagement, understanding, and meaningful exchange between the two nations.
