How does the language placement exam work?
During the orientation (typically a day or two after the program start date/official arrival date), students are tested and placed in a KCP Japanese language…
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How can I best prepare for this program?
Generally, it’s best to have a semester or two of college-level Japanese language learning under your belt. On your own, the most effective thing you…
Can you give me an idea of the fluency students achieve at each language level?
Yes! You can see sample essays of students at each stage of language proficiency—levels 1 through 8—in this document: KCP Course Equivalencies (PDF).
How long do I have to change my grading option?
If you are enrolled through a sponsor or affiliate university, you can change your academic credit registration only during the first week of the program…
What is KCP’s policy on attendance?
Attendance is mandatory; we take attendance four times a day. School excursions are also considered classes, and you should plan on taking part in them.This…
What optional extracurricular activities are there during the year?
The optional activities are even more changeable than the Culture Course ones. Here’s a selection from a recent term: visit to the University of Tokyo…
What cultural activities make up the culture course?
KCP offers weekly cultural class activities and excursions that might include Kabuki, popular museums, or trips outside Tokyo for a day or overnight. To keep…
How proficient do I have to be to pass the JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) level 2 or above?
Many students in our more advanced classes, levels 5 and 6, are able to pass level 2 of the JLPT.
How many KCP students take the EJU (Exam. for Japanese University)? How do they do?
About 20% of the entire student body here takes the EJU. Japanese is one of the subjects students take in the EJU, and a perfect…
Are classes graded on a four-point scale like at my home university?
When KCP reports grades to our sponsor or affiliate universities, or if you arrange ahead of time to receive a KCP grade report after your…
