Reviews

Browse through reviews and comments written by former KCP International students.

Overview

4.7 stars based on 622 reviews

All content has been taken from actual evaluations that former students completed at the end of the program. We hope these reviews will help answer your question regarding our intensive Japanese language program, and that the KCP student comments are useful to you in making an informed decision about applying. Enjoy — KCP Review!

Don’t be afraid to speak up! Everyone is learning.

Keira from Summer 2023

Being surrounded by students who speak other languages and having Japanese as our only common language made us all learn quicker!

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What was interesting was how different Japanese teaching is to western teaching,

Venus from Summer 2023

I would say it was more engaging learning in the language you’re trying to learn.

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Do what you want to do, even if you don’t have anyone to do it with.

Casey from Summer 2023

Make sure to keep on top of your work. For as hard as it is it’s not really that hard if you have a good enough handle on your abilities.

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Study study study or you'll fall behind and it's super hard to catch up again!

Ellora from Spring 2023

Also, go out of your way to speak to fluent speakers and take advantage of your opportunity to get real practice.

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Tests were the most helpful as they motivated me to study more and faster.

Alan from Spring 2023

Use Anki, talk with your friends about how to study especially those who have been in level 4, and prepare to work hard to get good grades.

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Get ready to study!

Daniel Guang Feng from Spring 2023

The lectures and Field trip combo was very valuable. Makes the learning very memorable.

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Study as much as you can, but don't be too hard on yourself.

Spencer from Spring 2023

I enjoyed the school trip to Chichibu because of the beautiful view of the flowers. I also enjoyed being able to make Kabuto as an activity for Children’s Day.

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The program will be super challenging but soooo rewarding!

Lafaith from Spring 2023

I found the teacher engagement with class conversations very helpful!

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I found the pair work and tests to be the most helpful for keeping me on track as well as speaking the language.

Keegan from Spring 2023

For American beginners like me, using the English support sessions is a great way to become more familiar with new material and a good chance to ask any questions you might have.

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Don’t wait until it gets difficult to start studying.

Molly from Spring 2023

Having quizzes everyday was best to keep me motivated.

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KCP’s Summer (short) term program fit my personal schedule very well. It was also the most professional and affordable program that I could find. It also included a cultural aspect to its education program that I appreciated.

—Allison Hoisl