Schedule

These are program start dates and application deadlines for KCP Japanese language study.

KCP Program Dates

You can choose to study Japanese in the Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall Term (about three months), or join the Summer Short-Term program that lasts roughly eight weeks.

2027 SCHEDULE

SEMESTER PROGRAMS
KCP Term Beginning Date Ending Date Application Deadline Payment Deadline
Winter Jan 8, 2027 Mar 26, 2027 Oct 31, 2026 Nov 9, 2026
Spring Apr 3, 2027 Jun 19, 2027 Jan 3, 2027 Feb 2, 2027
Fall Oct 8, 2027 Dec 23, 2027 Jul 10, 2027 Aug 9, 2027
SUMMER PROGRAMS
KCP Term Beginning Date Ending Date Application Deadline Payment Deadline
Summer Jul 5, 2027 Sep 17, 2027 Apr 6, 2027 May 6, 2027
Summer Short-Term Jun 21, 2027 Aug 13, 2027 Mar 23, 2027 Apr 22, 2027

Note: Dates subject to change without prior notice. If a deadline falls on a Sunday or holiday, application/payment is due at the KCP office or sponsor school the workday before the deadline.

Late Application Request

2028 SCHEDULE

SEMESTER PROGRAMS
KCP Term Beginning Date Ending Date Application Deadline Payment Deadline
Winter Jan 8, 2028 Mar 25, 2028 Oct 10, 2027 Nov 9, 2027
Spring Apr 5, 2028 Jun 21, 2028 Jan 6, 2028 Feb 5, 2028
Fall Oct 6, 2028 Dec 21, 2028 Jul 8, 2028 Aug 7, 2028
SUMMER PROGRAMS
KCP Term Beginning Date Ending Date Application Deadline Payment Deadline
Summer Jul 5, 2028 Sep 17, 2028 Apr 6, 2028 May 6, 2028
Summer Short-Term Jun 22, 2028 Aug 15, 2028 Mar 24, 2028 Apr 23, 2028

Note: Dates subject to change without prior notice. If a deadline falls on a Sunday or holiday, application/payment is due at the KCP office or sponsor school the workday before the deadline.

Late Application Request

Spring 2027 Application Deadline: January 3! 🌸

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Student Life

Past and present students share their thoughts and experiences on studying in Japan.

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Testimonials

I selected this program because it allows me to use my student loans to attend, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to have this experience. I also wanted a challenge and to improve my fluency as fast as possible. The pace at KCP is challenging but helps me focus.

—Brittany Crouch