JFT-Basic exam dates in Philippines (2026)

Booking windows, test days at each centre, the fee and what to bring for JFT-Basic in Philippines, taken from the official test schedule.

JFT-Basic in Philippines right now

Booking is open

Booking
29 September 2026 – 11 November 2026
Test days
2 October 2026 – 15 November 2026
Test fee
PHP 2,010
Test cities
Cebu, Davao, Manila
Next test day
27 October 2026
ID to bring
Passport only

Checked 24 October 2026 against the official schedule. Official schedule

Booking and test windows

Current window

Booking
29 September 2026 – 11 November 2026
Booking opens at 10:00 Japan time.
Test days
2 October 2026 – 15 November 2026

Next window

Booking
25 November 2026 – 12 January 2027
Booking opens at 10:00 Japan time.
Test days
1 December 2026 – 15 January 2027

Test days in the next 60 days

Days marked on the official calendar for each centre. Seats are limited, and a day can fill up before it appears here.

Cebu · Cebu

November 2026 8 9 10 12 13
December 2026 13 14 15 16

Davao · Davao

November 2026 5 6 9 10 11 12 13
December 2026 1 2 3 4 5 7 9 10 11 14

Manila Makati City · Manila

November 2026 6 8 9 10 15
December 2026 6 7 10 13 14 19 20

Manila PCampa · Manila

October 2026 27 28 29 30
November 2026 4 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 15
December 2026 2 4 6 9 11 13 14 15 16 18 20 21 22

Test centres in Philippines

Philippines Manila Makati City

Manila · PHJ01

c/o 2/F ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY, 130 HV Dela Costa St. Salcedo Village, Makati City 1227, Metro Manila, Philippines

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Philippines Manila PCampa

Manila · PHJ05

Mezzanine level, Concepcion Villaroman Bldg. P.Campa St corner Espana, Sampaloc, Manila, 1015, Philippines

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Philippines Cebu

Cebu · PHJ03

Centro Maximo Bldg., Room 308, V. Ranudo cor Jakosalem Streets, 6000, Cebu City, Philippines

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Philippines Davao

Davao · PHJ04

MacVille Building Ground Floor, Voyager Street, Doña Vicenta Village Phase I, Barangay 9A, Davao City 8000, Philippines

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How to book JFT-Basic in Philippines

  1. 1 Create one test-taker ID on the official booking site. Using a second ID can cancel your results.
  2. 2 Log in during the booking window and choose JFT-Basic, Philippines and a centre.
  3. 3 Pick a test day inside the test window, at least 45 days after any previous JFT-Basic attempt.
  4. 4 Pay the fee (PHP 2,010) with a method accepted in Philippines.
  5. 5 On the day, bring the accepted ID: Passport only. The name must match your booking.

Payment: Credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards; Voucher; e-wallet; online banking

Your score is shown on screen when the test ends, and the result notice is in your account within 5 business days. You need 200 out of 250 to pass. Once you score 200 or more, you cannot sit JFT-Basic again.

Rules from the JFT-Basic test page, checked 24 October 2026.

  • If Manila is full, Cebu or Davao may have earlier seats.

Latest official notices

Notices are published by the test organiser and may be in English or Japanese.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the next JFT-Basic test in the Philippines?

The next listed test day is 27 October 2026.

Can I take JFT-Basic again if I fail?

Yes, but not within 45 days of your last attempt. Once you score 200 or more you cannot sit it again.

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