Japan Australia Friendship Association JAFA in Adelaide

31/08/2026

JLPT 2026 in Adelaide - limited spots remaining in N1, N2, and N4

To register, visit https://dec2026jlptadelaide.eventbrite.com.au/

Registrations close Thursday 10 September or until capacity is reached, whichever occurs first. There is no waiting list nor standby. No late registrations can be accepted.

Please note that the JLPT in Melbourne has been cancelled for 2026. As such, we expect a high volume of interstate applicants. If you intend to sit the JLPT in Adelaide, we recommend registering as soon as possible. Once a level is full, no additional places will be offered. JAFA administers the JLPT in Adelaide once a year only.

For more details about the 2026 JLPT in Adelaide, including the Test Guide, visit the Japan Foundation website: https://sydney.jpf.go.jp/language/for-learners/jlpt

Registration for the December 2026 JLPT at Adelaide

30/08/2026

FLASH GIVEAWAY - Win a Double Pass to From Up on Poppy Hill 🎞️

Set in Yokohama in 1963, this lovingly hand-drawn film centres on Umi and Shun, and the budding romance that develops as they join forces to save their high school’s ramshackle clubhouse from demolition.

To be in the draw to win a double pass to the screening of From Up on Poppy Hill on Tuesday 1 September at Palace Nova Eastend Cinemas, simply submit your details below:
https://forms.gle/ypcPwhFAcoM6Kk7H8

Entries close 12pm today, Monday 31 August.

The winner will be chosen at random and contacted via email shortly after. Your details will only be used for the purpose of this competition.

Discover the magic of Japanese animation on the big screen with Palace Nova's Neo-Tokyo Nights — a monthly celebration of classic anime and fan favourites on the first Tuesday of every month. From sweeping adventures to stylish sci-fi, this curated series brings the bold, brilliant world of anime to life for both long-time fans and newcomers alike.

For more information on upcoming Japanese film screenings, visit https://www.palacenova.com.au/events/neo-tokyo-nights

27/08/2026

JLPT 2026 in Adelaide - registrations NOW OPEN!

To register, visit https://dec2026jlptadelaide.eventbrite.com.au/

Registrations close Thursday 10 September or until capacity is reached, whichever occurs first. There is no waiting list nor standby. No late registrations can be accepted.

Please note that the JLPT in Melbourne has been cancelled for 2026. As such, we expect a high volume of interstate applicants. If you intend to sit the JLPT in Adelaide, we recommend registering as soon as possible. Once a level is full, no additional places will be offered. JAFA administers the JLPT in Adelaide once a year only.

For more details about the 2026 JLPT in Adelaide, including the Test Guide, visit the Japan Foundation website: https://sydney.jpf.go.jp/language/for-learners/jlpt

Registration for the December 2026 JLPT at Adelaide

26/08/2026

Registrations for this year's JLPT will open this coming Friday 28 August at 8:30am Adelaide time.

Please note that the JLPT in Melbourne has been cancelled for 2026. As such, we expect a high volume of interstate applicants. If you intend to sit the JLPT in Adelaide, we recommend registering as soon as the application period opens. Once a level is full, no additional places will be offered.

The details for the test are as follows:
Test date: Sunday 6th December
Application period: Friday 28th August - Thursday 10th September or until capacity is reached, whichever occurs first.

Test fees:
N1, N2 and N3 ⇒ $105.00 + $6.81 Eventbrite booking fee
N4 and N5 ⇒ $95.00 + $6.27 Eventbrite booking fee
All prices are in Australian dollars and inclusive of GST. Payment for registration can only be accepted by credit card online.

For more details about the 2026 JLPT in Adelaide, including the Test Guide, visit the Japan Foundation website:

The Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is the largest-scale Japanese language test in the world. Since 1984, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services have continued to offer the JLPT as a reliable means of evaluating the Japanese proficiency of non-native speakers. Th...

23/08/2026

Registrations for this year's JLPT will open on Friday 28 August at 8:30am Adelaide time.

Please note that the JLPT in Melbourne has been cancelled for 2026. As such, we expect a high volume of interstate applicants. If you intend to sit the JLPT in Adelaide, we recommend registering as soon as the application period opens. Once a level is full, no additional places will be offered.

The details for the test are as follows:
Test date: Sunday 6th December
Application period: Friday 28th August - Thursday 10th September or until capacity is reached, whichever occurs first.
Test fees:
N1, N2 and N3 ⇒ $105.00 + $6.81 Eventbrite booking fee
N4 and N5 ⇒ $95.00 + $6.27 Eventbrite booking fee
All prices are in Australian dollars and inclusive of GST. Payment for registration can only be accepted by credit card online.

For more details about the 2026 JLPT in Adelaide, including the Test Guide, visit the Japan Foundation website: https://sydney.jpf.go.jp/language/for-learners/jlpt

30/06/2026

It's that time of year again, our mid-winter dinner is just around the corner!

Join us for our annual get together in July for an evening of great food and drinks, and catch up with everyone as we head to Norwood this year.

Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
Venue: Hanamura Norwood
Time: 6:30 PM

Book your tickets at:
https://trybooking.com/DNOOC

Make sure you get in quick, tickets always sell out fast!

Come and enjoy an evening with JAFA at our annual Mid-Winter Dinner! Due to the limited availability please book early. This year we are at...

29/06/2026

Japanese Language Proficiency Test:

The Test Guide is mandatory reading. Please click on the link to read it.

https://sydney.jpf.go.jp/jpf/jpfmedia/JLPT_July_2026_Australia_Test_Guide.pdf

• The Test Guide contains information about dates, procedures, sections and scoring, section duration, how to fill in answer sheets, etc.
• Australia-specific information is at the beginning, on pages (i – vii). The JLPT in Australia accepts online applications only. Paper or postal applications are not allowed.

12/06/2026

Information about the JLPT in Adelaide 2026

The test will be held on Sunday, 6 December 2026.

Application period: August 28 (Fri) to September 10 (Thurs)

Applications will be accepted on a first come first served basis. No cancellation/refund will be allowed, except for special circumstances described in the Test Guide.

Test fee: $105.00 for N1/N2/N3 and $95.00 for N4/N5.