In my dojo (Renbukan dojo, Thailand), the kyu test is held every 2 month. Of course, this doesn't mean anyone is requried to take the test when it comes. The test is a voluntary basis. One can take the these whenever he/she feels ready. I myself has been trainig Aikido for 4 months and haven't gone to any test yet because I don't feel ready. My sensei ususally says that "You don't have to rush, just take the time and make sure you understand the techniques enough before start taking the test."
I don't know when I'll have my first kyu test. Perhaps in this April. But the normal students in our dojo usually spend 4 months for 9th kyu and 4-5 years for 1st dan.
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