
Category Archives: PJLS News
New Class Commencement: 9th August 2022 – Elementary 2
A new Elementary 2 class will commence on Tuesday, 9th August 2022. Lessons are twice a week, on Tuesdays (7.30 – 9.30 pm) and Fridays (7.30 – 9.30 pm). To ensure you have a seat, please visit our Society’s office during our opening hours (7.00 pm – 9.30 pm on weekdays) to register and pay the fees in full. Class sizes are now limited to 18 persons on a first-come-first-serve basis in order to ensure adequate social distancing as mandated by current Government guidelines. For more information, you may refer to our FAQ for general course details and other related information.
New Class Commencement: 29th July 2022 – Elementary 1
A new Elementary 1 class will commence on Friday, 29th July 2022. Lessons are twice a week, on Fridays (7.30 – 9.30 pm) and Sundays (10.00am – 12.00 pm). To ensure you have a seat, please visit our Society’s office during our opening hours (7.00 pm – 9.30 pm on weekdays) to register and pay the fees in full. Class sizes are now limited to 18 persons on a first-come-first-serve basis in order to ensure adequate social distancing as mandated by current Government guidelines. For more information, you may refer to our FAQ for general course details and other related information.
New Class Commencement: 13th July 2022 – Elementary 2
A new Elementary 2 class will commence on Wednesday, 13th July 2022. Lessons are twice a week, on wednesdays (7.30 – 9.30 pm) and Sundays (2.00 – 4.00 pm). To ensure you have a seat, please visit our Society’s office during our opening hours (7.00 pm – 9.30 pm on weekdays) to register and pay the fees in full. Class sizes are now limited to 17 persons on a first-come-first-serve basis in order to ensure adequate social distancing as mandated by current Government guidelines. For more information, you may refer to our FAQ for general course details and other related information.
New Class Commencement: 28th June 2022 – Intermediate 1
A new Intermediate 1 class will commence on Tuesday, 28th June 2022. Lessons are twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays (7.30- 9.30 pm). To ensure you have a seat, please visit our Society’s office during our opening hours (7.00 pm – 9.30 pm on weekdays) to register and pay the fees in full. Class sizes are now limited to 17 persons on a first-come-first-serve basis in order to ensure adequate social distancing as mandated by current Government guidelines. For more information, you may refer to our FAQ for general course details and other related information.
Announcement regarding JLPT 2022A in Penang
Please be informed that the July 2022 JLPT in Penang this year will be held at the following venue and time.
Test venue: Sentral College Penang, Penang Street.
Date: 3rd July 2022
N2 & N5: morning session, report at 9 am, Exam starts at 9.30 am.
N1, N3 & N4: afternoon session, report at 2 pm, Exam starts at 2.30 pm.
Announcement regarding the Japanese Language Proficiency Test 2022A (July 2022 Test)
Please be advised that we have received a new communication from the Administrator of the JLPT here in Malaysia.
An important thing to note: Registration Period for JLPT 2022 July Test will be from April 1 (Fri) – 10 (Sun), 2022. Due to the limited number of seats, registration may close earlier if the maximum number of candidates at the individual test sites is reached.
For more details please refer to the document below:
Information regarding reopening of PJLS office
In line with the expected reopening of schools, PJLS is planning to resume face to face classes from October 10th onwards. For students whose classes were interrupted by the MCO, your respective teachers will be contacting you with the relevant details.
Face-to-face classes will only be allowed for students who are fully vaccinated. SOPs regarding social distancing and mask wearing still apply. If you are having a fever or any other flu like symptoms, or are still not fully vaccinated on the day of the classes, please do not come to PJLS.
New intakes will be announced in due course. Please wait until we have settled the arrangements for our existing students.
Announcement Regarding December 2021 Japanese Language Proficiency Test in Malaysia – UPDATED 6th Sept 2021
Dear prospective candidates, please refer to the latest memo regarding the Dec 2021 edition of the JLPT. Please take note that this year, the Penang Test Centre will be the Penang Japanese Language Society premises and NOT DISTED College. To register online please visit www.jlsm.org

Memo regarding the suspension of classes and new intakes due to MCO (10th May 2021 – 23rd May 2021)
Due to the reinstatement of the MCO in Penang, we regret to inform you that there will be no classes conducted between 10th and 23rd May 2021. Accordingly, new intakes originally scheduled to start on 18th May will also be postponed until a new schedule can be confirmed. For students who have registered for the new classes, your instructors will be contacting you individually to explain further regarding your specific intakes. We apologize for this inconvenience. Please remember to socially distance and stay safe.
