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4.7 stars based on 619 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!

I overall encourage it. It's an eye-opening, albeit intense, experience that provided me with a lot of insight into the Japanese habits and way of life.

Stefan from Summer Short 2016

The most productive & interesting: in class time was always fast-paced and interesting thanks to my instructors Okada sensei, Sato sensei, and Tanaka sensei.

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KCP is definitely an effective program if you want to improve your Japanese and are willing to put in the time and effort that they expect. For those with some knowledge of Japanese already.

Charles from Summer Short 2016

I liked the trip to Yamanashi the most. It provided a very different view of Japan compared to Tokyo. The village, shrine, and individual experiences were all very great to experience.

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While the work load is definitely difficult, the results and experiences are well worth it.

Anthony from Summer Short 2016

The most interesting aspect of this program was being placed in a class with many other students of diverse backgrounds–everyone in a classroom must rely on Japanese to communicate.

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Drill practice was good as it helped me better remember grammar structure, vocabulary, and kanji.

Kayleigh from Summer Short 2016

I really liked visiting Hosei University to visit and interview other college students. Everyone was very nice and I genuinely had a great time. It wasn’t awkward and the tour around the main campus buildings was fun. I liked seeing college life in Japan.

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I really enjoyed the events where we were able to meet with Japanese people and converse with them.

Derrick from Summer Short 2016

KCP is a great program because of what it has currently. Great teachers, with a good curriculum, allows for a superior learning opportunity and is the main reason why KCP’s students are great at Japanese.

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It was really eye opening to see the passion in a Japanese workplace.

Aileen from Summer Short 2016

It was fascinating to get an inside look on how a rigorous company in Japan works from day to night to day again, along with the methods and messages that need to be passed from department to department in order to get the perfect story out for the rest of Japan to know about as soon as possible.

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The speech contest is always fun!

Kelly from Summer Short 2016

The dorm manager and other residents were very kind.

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Thank you for a great experience!

Sophia from Spring 2016

Learning in depth from the Japanese perspective about their own culture was the best because you could see the pride and joy each teacher had sharing their knowledge and nation’s history with foreigners.

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I picked this program because It is intense and I need to be challenged in order to make progress.

Amanda from Spring 2016

I truly enjoyed my first semester teachers and overall experience in Japan. I learned so much and improved so much so, I would love to continue with this program.

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I really enjoyed the lectures.

Marissa from Spring 2016

I learned so much in my little time there that I can easily see becoming fluent in Japanese through KCP as attainable.

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I’d say that the two weeks we got as Summer Short Term students before starting the actual Summer Term with the international students helped a lot. It prepared me for the intensity and structure of the program. I’d say the structure of the program and every day classes were very helpful in advancing my Japanese skills. Switching from some review and practice with my peers, to dictation, to kanji, etc, was engaging. I just think the intensity and structure of the program was ideal, at least for me.

—Haylee