History of KCP GroupKCP is for those who aim
high for their dreams

1983
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1989

1991
1993
1995
1996

We always do our best to support those who work
hard to make their dreams come true.

1997
1998
1999
2000
2001

KCP promises three things :1

We provide the foremost Japanese-language
education based on our superior teachers and technology.

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2003
2004
2006

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We provide each student with supportive, passionate guidance to help students advance to higher education in Japan.

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We provide ﬂexible programs in order to meet
studentsʼ various purposes and needs.

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2009

●Message from the president

Takusuke
Kinoshita

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Riding to the challenge has always been KCPʼs spirit in facing the various events in the world, and at the same time we have been paying close
attention to the possibilities and futures that foreign students embrace.
KCP has as both its identity and its tradition to help those of you withyour own dreams.
Compared to the 20th century, the 21st century-your century-is an exceedingly complex world with more complex systems and globalization. In
order for you to realize your dream in this kind of world, it will be essential
for you to achieve basic competency by improving your skills in a foreign
language, understanding a diﬀerent culture, and IT knowledge. Your abilities to realize the core of complex matters and to think about the world's
problems are also important for you to aim higher in your life goals.
Please have the courage to keep challenging, the patience not to give up,
and the energy to take your eﬀorts to the very end in order to make yourdreams come true.
KCP promises to do our best in supporting all of you who come to Japan
with serious intentions and with the goal of carrying out your dreams.

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2011

2012

2013
2014

KCP is established.
The school receives oﬃcial approval from the Tokyo immigration bureau (part of the Ministryof Justice) to accept the ﬁrst pre-college visa student.
The schoolʼs name becomes KCP International Language Institute.
KCP-Korea is established.
KCP Group joins a foreign pre-college student visa acceptance committee.
KCP Group receives approval from the Association of Promotion of Japanese Language
Education. (announced in an oﬃcial journal)
KCP develops the textbook Nihongo kiso-mondaishu No. 6 (Senmon Kyouiku Shuppan).
Japan Fuji International School, the sister school to KCP International Language Institute,opens.
KCP Shinjuku campus is established (Yotsuya 4th block).
Japan Fuji International School moves its campus from Akabane to Shinjuku.
KCP International USA is established.
KCP begins a partnership with Seisen Universityʼs teaching practice program.
The start of the U.S. university-accredited program, with Western Washington University as
the ﬁrst accrediting sponsor university.
The University of Idaho becomes the second credit-granting sponsor
university in the U.S. program.
Lincoln University becomes the third credit-granting sponsor university
in the U.S. program, now with three sponsor universities who cangrant credit to their students and those from other U.S. universities.
KCP develops 1 Nichi 15 hun no kanji renshucho in 2 types: Jo, Ge(ALC).
KCP-China is established.
A partnership is established with Toyo Universityʼs teachingpractice program.
The KCP Japanese Teacher-Training Program is established.
A partnership begins with Seigakuin Universityʼs teaching practiceprogram.
A partnership begins with Meikai Universityʼs teaching practiceprogram.
The KCP International Language Institute campus moves to a new building(Shinjuku 1st block).
KCP joins CCIS (College Consortium for International Studies) in U.S.
KCP begins a partnership with Gakushuin Universityʼs teaching practice program.
KCP starts the U.S. university teaching assistant program.
New Mexico State University becomes the ﬁrst aﬃliate school in the U.S. university-accredited
program.
Idaho State University becomes an aﬃliate school in the U.S. university-accredited program.
The College of New Jersey becomes an aﬃliate school in the U.S. university-accredited
program.
KCP International Language Institute receives oﬃcial approval as a school juridical entity.
KCP International Japanese Language School, with an updated name, is established as a nonproﬁt academic institution. KCP International Japanese Language School is in full operation.
Japan Fuji International School changes names to Japan Fuji International Japanese Language
School.
KCP Malaysia is established.
KCP Taiwan is established.
KCP develops Virtual Hiragana Class in One Week-DVD de manabu Hiragana 1 shukan(Bonjinsha).
KCP establishes a partnership with Daito Bunka Universityʼs teaching practice program.
Japan Fuji International Japanese Language School changes names to KCP Japanese
Language School.
KCP International Japanese Language School is oﬃcially assigned by the Ministry of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as one of the schools that provide a
preparatory education curriculum for university entrance.
KCP Ikebukuro Dorm is completed, as KCPʼs 25th anniversary project.
Elizabethtown College becomes an aﬃliate school in the U.S. university-accredited program.
Norfolk State University becomes an aﬃliate school in the U.S. university-accredited program.
Cleveland State University becomes an aﬃliate school in the U.S. university-accredited
program.
KCP Thailand is established.
KCP Vietnam is established.
KCP develops 1 nichi 15 hun no kanji renshu Shokyu‒Shochukyu hen in 2 types: Jo, Ge,
including support in Thai and Vietnamese (ALC).
The Graduate School Preparatory Program (General Japanese Language Course) is established.
An art studio-classroom is arranged.
A Preparatory Program for Art University / Graduate School (General Japanese Language
Course) is established.
KCP develops 1 nichi 15 hun no kanji renshu Chukyu hen in 2 types : Jo, Ge (ALC).
Missouri State University becomes one of the aﬃliate schools in the U.S. university-accredited
program.
Foreign Language School in Changchun, China, becomes an aﬃliated sister school to KCP.
Indiana State University joins the list of aﬃliate schools in the U.S. university-accredited
program.
KCP's new school campus building is completed, as KCPʼs 30th anniversary project.
KCP International Japanese Language School and KCP Japanese Language School consolidate.

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What makes KCP
the leading school?

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Provides quality Japanese
education “Producing top
scorers in EJU”

Develops a multi-culturalsense in the multinationalclass environment

Curriculum to support each
studentʼs dream

Superlative facilities, to support optimal results in learning

Students link to the world
through cultural experiences

KCP is a proven and trusted
academic institute

KCP has produced students who scoredthe top score in EJU held in Japan, andits superior Japanese education has ahigh reputation among people within
and outside the school.
We make it a point to always improve
our lessons while at the same time respecting the learner's motivation.

For you to survive and succeed in the
new global society, you need not only
foreign language skills but also broad
vision and a ﬂexible mindset. KCP has
students from various countries, which
results in a perfect class environment todevelop the ﬂexible, multicultural sensibilities so important for your part in the
global community.

To explore Japan in depth, take partin some of the many fun activities andprograms in Tokyo, such as attending
Japanese cultural events, getting involved in activities meant for rich interaction with other students and join interest-based student clubs. The human
network that you could build acrossnations and generations through theseexperiences will be your lifelong asset.

KCP is an academic institute with “Gakkou
Houjin (educational corporation)” status. Gakkou
Houjin status has a highly public nature. As partof our proven and trusted education, we oﬀer aSpecial University Preparatory Course that is oﬃcially assigned by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology to provide
preparatory education to students from countries
with a pre-college education system of less than
12 years. We also have a U.S. university-accredited program based on partnerships with U.S.
universities, a Japanese teacher training program,and a Japanese education internship program forstudents from Japanese universities.

国最高得点者を輩出
EJU全

KCP's courses are designed for speciﬁc
purposes, such as university preparatory course, special university preparatory course, graduate school preparatory program, or art college preparatory
program. We also have a general Japanese language course to prepare you in
general for technical schools and employment in Japan.
Once you enter the intermediate levelclass, the selective class system, for speciﬁc purposes, will help accelerate yourprogress toward your goal.

On the KCP campus we have various
facilities to support your studies: the library, computer room, art room, rooms
for guidance on higher education, andso on; and outside the classroom environment are facilities for you to relax
on the campus: the tea ceremony room,a Japanese traditional garden, and thestudent lounge. The Shinjuku Gyoen
Park area, where the campus is, hasvery good access to public transportation and yet it is also a very comfortable, quiet environment, perfect foryour school life.

KCP ʼs education for the next generation~For young people with challenging spirits from all over the world~

Third foreign language: Chinese language education

Computer literacy education

Practical English education with an emphasis on conversation
English skill is essential for success in working in the global ﬁeld. Having strong skills in speaking both
Japanese and English will be a very big advantage for you to enroll in higher education in Japan or toﬁnd employment. At KCP you can learn practical English in a fun, motivating environment.

At the present, it is said that one out of 5 people speaks
Chinese, so the value of the language has been increasing. At KCP we consider the Chinese language partof our major linguistic education strategy. Classes aretaught by skilled nativespeaking instructors frombeginners to advanced
level.
We make it a goal to train
global individuals whoare ﬂuent in 4 languages:
Japanese, English, Chinese
and the student's mothertongue.

We make it a goal to help students learn Japanese thatcan be used in actual society. Building on that, we alsoenhance studentsʼ computer literacy at the same time.
Typing in Japanese, making WORD-formatted documents,
using
EXCEL
spreadsheets for statisticalwork and pattern graphing, making presentations
in PowerPoint. . . At KCP,
you can learn basic computer skills that will be
useful for your studies inhigher education or on thejob.

Classes focused on conversation
taught by a native-Englishspeaking instructor

Content-rich online practice

Practical exercises withnative English speakers

Learn English eﬃciently through a combination of classes, online practice, and exercises. Even if English was
not your strong suit back home, when you study at KCP you may discover an advantage you did not expect. By
studying two foreign language and cultures, you will have more choices for your own future.
(Class content is based on your class level. For details about enrollment criteria, please see the oﬃcial information regarding admission.)

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New KCP campus buildingﬁnished in April 2014 !!

●Access map

ACCESSMAP

The KCP campus neighborhood is serene and quiet, and it includes lushly green Shinjuku Gyoen
Park, an elementary school, a public library, oﬃce buildings, and a residential area. You can reachthe busy center of Shinjuku in a 10-minute walk, which makes the area very convenient for commuting and other activities like shopping.

Convenient for you to mail your applications and documents to higher education
institutions like universities and technical schools. There is also an ATM for JP
Bank that foreign people can use.

A high-rise building scheduled for completion in September 2015. It will contain
convenient facilities for thecommunity like a large supermarket and parking.

●Tomihisa Cross
A Dollar Shop that is popular withstudents. They have breads, fruits,
vegetables, and more for very reasonable prices.

100 yen Lawson●

Yasukuni street●Yoshino-ya●Convenience store●Convenience store
Post Oﬃce●
Hanazono
East Park●Toucho-Ji

Chouzen-Ji Okido Sakashita
Intersection●●Hanazono Clinic
Hanazono street

If you might have a cold, you canvisit this very convenient clinic in
the neighborhood.
If there are communication diﬃculties, oﬃce staﬀ can accompany you
for translation.

FedEx
Kin ko's
InternationalFAX●NEWCAMPUS

Sinjuku street

Convenience store●

It is a chain store of beefbowl.

Shinjuku Gyoemmae
stationConvenience store
Bungei-sha
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●BANK
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●
Pharmacy

6* Library

Used for many purposes: ceremonies, orientation for admissions tohigher education, class presentations, and so on.

Open for your use from earlymorning until late evening. Fully
equipped with auditory learning
booth. Self-study space with 100
seats available.

* Part time work, full time
employment support room

* Art room

Space for individual support for
those seeking part time work or
full time employment in Japan.

Fully equipped with facilities for
those planning to advance to artfocused higher education.

Yotsuya-4chome
Intersection●Yotsuya Civic Center building●

The Japan
Foundation building / JFIC Library●
Shinjuku Gyoen
Okido Gate

※Rendering* School auditorium

Here is a variety of books related to Japanese culture andlanguage, and foreign people canfreely use the facility to readthose books.

●Convenience store

Shinjuku-1chome intersection

Shinjuku Gyoemmae
station No.1 Exit

KCP now has a brand-new campus building equippedwith facilities comfortable for learning and for experiencing Japanese culture!

Gaien-Nishi street●Suki-ya●Shinjuku Gyoen Park

* Student lounge and roof
terrace* Higher education advisory room

In the campus building are spacious areas where you can interact
comfortably with colleagues fromall over the world. On a sunny day,go up to the roof terrace and relax
under the sky!

Rich win resource materials on
Japanese universities, graduate
schools, etc. You can use this room
for individual meetings with yourinstructors.

* Classrooms perfect for
language education* Tea room / JapanesegardenClassrooms are carefully designed
for highest-quality acoustics.

A splendid place for you to experience the nature of Japanese culture by practicing the Japanese
tea ceremony, ﬂower arrangement,
Japanese koto (traditional musicalinstrument), and so on.

This station is two stops away from the gigantic Shinjuku station used by over 3 million people per day. KCP campus is abouta 3-minute walk from Shinjuku Gyoemmae
station.
There is a public library on the 7th ﬂoor. This
civic center also has a cooking facility that we
use often for our cooking classes.

A very big park in the center of Tokyo. The
park is well known for having many cherry
blossom trees, and KCP students experience“Ohanami” (cherry blossom appreciation)
here every year.

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Great student support

School Life

Professional, passionate faculty and staﬀ will support your study abroad life.

Various activities that will enrich your life in Japan await you!

●Annual schedule●Club activities

At KCP we have various school events throughout the year.
In these activities you can learn and have fun with your colleagues, which will also help you adapt to lifestyles and customs in Japan.

After some hard study, letʼs refresh ourselves in funclub activities!
We have various activities, both athletic and those
based in Japanese culture.

●Tea ceremony club2013 (Example)

4●Entrance ceremony●Orientation●Evacuation drill

5●Tango no Sekku●Mid-term exam
●School BBQ

Apr

May

KCP, Always by your side
We want the school to be a place where students can always smile.
The common characteristic among the KCP faculty and staﬀ, each person an extraordinary individual, is that they
are always energetic and responsible.
It is our hope and pleasure that each one of you who enter KCP will have a rich, constructive study abroad life andwill achieve your academic goals.
All the school personnel consider a student's future andprovide thoughtful support to each individual, basedon his/her situation.
Report for the
Academic
Students always visit KCP faculty oﬃce. We will always
Supportfamilybe there for support on your academic or personal-life
concerns. Even if explaining your concerns inJapanese is diﬃcult, we have staﬀ who are ﬂuent in English,
Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese, so feel free to
ask for their help in interpretation.

Academic Support

Support indaily life

Student

Supportin getting
employment* Individual interviews

We arrange individual interviews every term for you to review with your instructorwhat you have accomplished and where you need to improve in your academics.

Support inﬁnding part timework

Supportin getting
employment

Report for the family

For guardians who wish to receive grade reports of studentsʼ regular exams, wesend them comments from instructors about the studentsʼ academic performanceand their life in Japan. We make it a goal to provide full student support, and that
includes a studentsʼ family back home.

Support in daily life

If you have any challenges in Japan, for instance in purchasing a cell phone,
opening a bank account, illness and the need for a doctor, please feel free to tell
the school oﬃce. Administrative staﬀ and class instructors will be there to assistyou.
We also provide full guidance and support for your student status extension
when you need it.

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●Health check-up●Technical schools fair
●Final exam

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●Koto club

Tango no Sekku

In this club, learn from a skilled
KCP instructor how to play theJapanese musical instrument“koto.” Many students come topractice even after their graduation from KCP.

●Tanabata●JLPT (The ﬁrst one)
●Orientation for admission to Japanese universities●School Speech Contest●Mid-term exam
●Summer breakAug

Ohanami●School
newspaperYouʼll publish the KCP newspaper every one or two months.
All the members will work
together on scripts, interviews,
photography, and design, as
they produce a school newspaper.

School BBQ●Yosakoi Sorandance club
School Speech Contest●Evacuation drill●School sports day

Traditional Japanese dance
can be new and entertaining
for you! The club performs theirtraditional dances during the
speech contest and the graduation ceremony. Audiences reallylove to see the dance!

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●Mid-term exam
●EJU (Second one)

●Volunteer activity
club

School sports day

Take part in volunteer activities including fund raising forpeople living in disaster areas
and for vaccines for children in
those areas.

Nov* We provide extra study support for those who need it.

We provide focused, concrete advice for you to improve your weak points ingrammar, pronunciation, listening skills, and so on. If you ﬁnd your current classeasy, depending on each case and individual ability, you may want to consider
jumping to the next language level. If you have any questions or concerns about
your academics, please donʼt hesitate to come to the teaching facultyʼs oﬃce.

6●EJU (The ﬁrst one)
●Orientation for admission to Japanese universities

You practice how to prepare Japanese tea for a tea ceremony. At
the end of each term there is a tea
ceremony held by the club that
other students and instructors canvisit as guests.

12●JLPT (Second one)
●Final exam

Dec

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School bus trip
●Cooking class

Jan

Support in ﬁnding part time work

For those who have diﬃculty ﬁnding a part time work because of the language
barrier, we provide step-by-step support including job introduction and practice ininterviews. Many students have found their part time jobs through this service.

Support in getting employment

For those who wish to ﬁnd full-time employment in Japan, we support them inpreparing a personal resume, writing proper application e-mails, interview simulations , and so on.

2●Setsubun●Mid-term exam
●School bus trip

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●Hina-matsuri●Graduation ceremony●Final exam

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Mar

●Soccer club

Soccer lovers gather on Sundays for games. They sometimes participate in tournament
matches for foreign student
teams.

Setsubun
You can make many goodfriends in these club activities.
We recommend them to everyone including new students
who just came to Japan. Let s
have a fun time together!

Graduation ceremony

9General Japanese
Language Course●Class level and contents●2 year course●1 year 9 months course●1 year 6 months course

KCPʼs Japanese language classes have a very high reputation from students who graduated and advanced tohigher education in Japan or became employed in Japan.

In this course you begin learning through daily conversations, and steadily move to learning higher-level
Japanese that is necessary to advance to higher education in Japan or ﬁnd employment in Japan as a fulltimer.
KCP education methods based on intensive, content-rich teaching experiences and serious, passionate Japanese instructors will bring up your Japanese ability in all four skills of Speaking, Listening, Reading, andWriting.
“The quality of KCPʼs Japanese class education is much higher than that in universities!” “To be honest it
was very tough while I was in class but now that I think of it I am so glad that I studied at KCP” ......
We have been receiving many positive comments from our graduates about our education.
●We make it a goal to teach the Japanese language toa level high enough to be equivalent to that of native speakers.

We strongly emphasize pronunciation training from beginner through advanced level.
We help students to be ﬂuent as native speakers through exercises such as conversation practice with Japanese guests and use of “live” teaching materials including
Japanese drama and magazines.

●Motivated learning through fun methods is a key tolanguage process.

We have many activities during which students could learn and enjoy at the sametime, such as making mini dramas, conversing with Japanese guests, presentations,debates, and reporting on their excursions.

●We support you in learning until you have complete
understanding.

We support you in improving your weak points, for example, by checking pronunciation individually after class and making detailed corrections in your daily homework
and writing assignments. For those of you who are not yet conﬁdent in your skills, we
provide extra support outside class time until you feel comfortable.

●You can select classes based on your goal.

You will ﬁnd a class that matches your own goal, such as passing JLPT, obtaining afull time position in Japan, or knowing more about Japanese society in depth.
(Examples of selective classes)

JLPT preparatory class, Listening comprehension using Japanese drama, Listening comprehension using Japanese news reports, Business Japanese, Pronunciation practices, Knowing Japan through songs,
Touring Japanese provinces without leaving Tokyo, Science in your daily life etc.

●Converse in daily life

Beginnerlevel

Private lesson
We have private lessons and small
group lessons for those who are in Japan for business or staying as a dependent and who wish to improve their Japanese in a short time; or for people who
donʼt have a schedule flexible enoughto attend regular class sessions. Pleasefeel free to contact us for details.

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Beginner previous year

Beginner late

Pre-Intermediate

Intermediatelevel

Past customers of this program:
Korean Embassy, Russian Embassy,
IBM, Dongbang Agro, Daewoo, POSCO,etc.

●Break away from “Japanese spoken by foreigners” to colloquial Japanese.

In this level you will master vocabulary, grammar, and techniques to understand Japanese used in media such as newspapers, TV news reports, drama, and novels.
Through your one-minute daily speech and debates, you will constantly train yourself in expressing your own opinions andfeelings to others. At the same time you will learn writing skills essential for your social life in Japan. You will learn skills towrite better sentences.

Level 4

Level 5Intermediate previous year

Intermediate late

●Mastering Japanese that will be helpful in society.

Advancedlevel

We use materials such as newspaper articles, news reports, and novels for you to learn in depth about not only Japaneseculture and values but also about social problems in Japanese society. Through discussions with your classmates from allaround the world, you will achieve real communication skills and thinking power that will be helpful for you to live throughout the global world.

Level 6

Level 7

MS1~

Senior the previous year

Senior lateSuper senior＊You may advance a level every 3 months. ＊ Your ﬁrst class placement is decided based on the result of your placement test.

Training programfor companies
We can develop a program and its costfor companies planning to have Japanese language education as part of theircompany staﬀ training. Please feel free
to contact us for details.

You will study with a goal to learn Japanese that you can actually use in your everyday life through motivating activities
like interview practice with your classmates and drama-style role-play. At the same time we strongly emphasize pronunciation and writing. Those who successfully complete this level are able to build a strong foundation and make great improvements in their overall Japanese skills for the intermediate level education that comes next.

●Sample of Intermediate / Advanced level class schedule
Monday

CLASS
HOURS

1 Timed

9：00 〜 9：45

2 Timed

9：45 〜 10：30

3 Timed 10：45 〜 11：30
4 Timed 11：30 〜 12：15
5 Timed 12：30 〜 13：15

Tuesday

Wednesday

JapaneseJapanese

Selectiveclass

ThursdayFridaySaturdayJapanese

English, Chinese(Replay of theclasses held from
Mon-Fri)JapaneseJapanese

Selectiveclass

English or Chinese (Optional) / Club activities※I will change each semester timetable.

Message from students

Chanikarn
Lertsakwimarn
From Thailand

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The thing that I love the most about KCP is the
instructors. When I ﬁrst came to Japan, I could
not talk well and was having trouble conversing in class or with my friends. So I consulted
with my teacher about it, and then I was given
extra individual conversation practice time withmy teacher every day after class. I practiced
a lot during those times, and have improved
my conversation skills enough to share what I
want to tell in Japanese. You can consult withyour teachers not only about your studies but
also about your life in Japan and future plans
too. I consider KCP not just a language school;
they are my family. I am so glad that I studied
at KCP. Right now I am studying Japanese
in a university in Thailand. My career plan is
to become a social entrepreneur by using mylinguistic strength, and I believe that my experience during my study abroad in Japan helped
me ﬁnd my future path.

Nguyen Quynh
Huong
From Vietnam

All the faculty and staﬀ at KCP are very pleasant and supportive; they have a great sense ofhumor and help us with a smile. I have learned
a lot from them, not only about the Japanese
language but also about Japanese culture
and society. I am currently working as a Sales
Marketing Manager at MICO group that deals
with many projects involving oil, gas, and electricity in Vietnam. Japan is one of the biggest
investing countries. Since the majority of ourbusiness partners are Japanese people working
for companies such as Sumitomo, Hitachi, andToshiba, what I learned at KCP really is helping me understand Japanese culture and business and supports my success at work. Japanis a wonderful country that has many things
that Vietnamese people can learn from. Please
make the best use of the time you spend at
KCP to learn about Japan and to contribute toyour own countryʼs development.

Oh Sejung
From Korea

Back in my country I used to work full-time, but
once I decided to enter a Japanese university,
I came to Japan to prepare. At ﬁrst I put a lotof pressure on myself wondering why I quit myjob for this; I spent my days doing nothing but
studying, and I fell into a slump. I would still
be in that slump if not for the KCP instructors. They pay close attention to the situationthat each one of us faces and advise us constructively for our good. Another turning point
for my study abroad life was when I placed
myself as a captain of the KCP table tennis
club. Through positive interaction with my colleagues in the club, I gained wide perspective
and conﬁdence in myself. That had a positiveeﬀect on my academics, and now I am so glad
I decided to come to Japan. For those who arereading this, I hope you will also join KCP and
get the opportunity to grow as an individual
like I did!

Chang Nien-Tzu
From Taiwan

KCP has many fun, motivating events like conversation practice classes with Japanese people, speech
contest, sports day, and so on. They also have a tea
ceremony club and other activities based on Japanesetraditional events where we can learn about the culture. KCP has Japanese achievement tests every 3months. Your class for the next term is decided basedon the result. With this system you are always aware ofyour skill level, and you can make new friends in newclasses. Nobody from Taiwan was in my class, so I
naturally made friends with people from other countries
and used Japanese as our common language, which
helped me improve my Japanese and also to learn
about their home countriesʼ cultures and languages.
Currently I am attending a technical school of confectionary studies, and I believe that the reason I havebeen very successful in making great relationships withJapanese students and foreign students at the school
is because I studied in such an environment during mydays at KCP.

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University Preparatory
CourseInterview with two students whoscored the top grade in Japan for EJU●2 year course●1 year 6 months course

Combination of Japanese language classes,
preparatory classes for university entrance
examinations, and expert guidance.

EJU

In June 2013, two of our university preparatory course students
scored the top grade in Japan for EJU.

Zhang Hanshi (Shown at left in the photo) Han Peixun (Shown at right in the photo)

This course focuses on preparing for admission to a 4-year university in Japan.
In addition to daily Japanese language classes we also provide classes to prepare for the EJU and, for thesecondary examination for entrance into a university, other subjects like English and mathematics. Throughthese classes you gain knowledge and skills to enter national and public universities or top-level private universities, and at the same time, expert staﬀ will provide focused and courteous guidance through the steps
from targeting universities to simulations of interviews and preparation for secondary examinations.

●Preparation schedule for admission to Japanese university●Sample schedule of Intermediate level or above preparing for science course

January ~ March

Beginners
1st

Beginners
2ndPre-intermediate

Intermediate
1stIntermediate 2nd

Advanced
1stAdvanced 2nd

MS level▲▲

Situations of Japanese
universities
Career design

Making schedule for taking entrance
examinations
Collecting information about
universities

Preparation for secondary examination for
national universities
Preparation for thesis
Making a statement of purpose
Interview practiceJapanese : Studying basics

Japanese : Enhancement

Japanese : Preparation for admission to universities

Japanese for EJU
Build up vocabulary
Enhance listening skills

Preparation for EJU
Listening / Listening comprehension /Reading comprehension strategies

Preparation for EJU
Practical training in Listening / Listening comprehension / Reading comprehension strategies

Test subjects to cover for entrance exams

Japanese / Preparation for entrance exams(Science course) Mathematics, Science(Humanities course) Mathematics,
General liberal arts, English TOEFL
prep.

Finishing up the subjects for science / humanities
coursesEnglish / Mathematics preparation for Secondary
exam for national universities. TOEFL prep.

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Kansei Gakuin University/Commercial Science,
International Business
CourseReyes Aila Marie
Amoyo
From Philippine

I registered for KCPʼs Special University Preparatory Course witha goal to study economics in a Japanese university. Just as I had
heard, KCP was a great school with intensive student support andcontinual improvements. Despite the large number of students, instructors take care of each student with much care, so I was able toimprove my skills quickly, which also gave me more options for mytarget universities. Thanks to KCP I successfully entered a universitythat one of the top level schools in the Kansai area.
While I studied at KCP, I had many opportunities to learn about
Japanese culture and also to connect with students from various
countries, including their own cultures and languages. That helped
me build a strong foundation in multi-cultural understanding, and I developed a new sense of value in myself. I have a dream to establish
my own company that works as a bridge between Japan, Philippines,
and the world. As the next step in the dream, in the future I hope tosupport children suﬀering from poverty in the Philippines and otherplaces in the world.
When I studied in the university I made challenges to various things,
and even when I faced diﬃculties I told myself not to give up andkept making effort, which helped me achieve significant results. I
want you to believe in yourself and keep trying for your goal without
giving up.

Tuesday

WednesdayThursday

1 Timed

9：00 〜 9：45

2 Timed

9：45 〜 10：30

3 Timed

10：45 〜 11：30

4 Timed

11：30 〜 12：15

EJU
Listening

5 Timed12：30 〜 13：15

English or Chinese (Optional)

6 Timed

13：30 〜 14：15

7 Timed

14：15 〜 15：00

8 Timed

15：15 〜 16：00

9 Timed

16：00 〜 16：45

JapaneseJapanese

Mathematic Ⅱ

FridaySaturdayJapaneseJapanese for
JLPT / EJUJapaneseJapanese

TOEFL
Biology

EJU
Composition

Mathematic Ⅱ Homeroom
Physics

Chemistry※I will change each semester timetable.

Message from an instructor
In our University Preparatory Course, the guidance starts as soon as students enter theschool. We give students useful information such as an orientation where university personnel explain the process of university admission, inviting graduates of KCP for lectures
sharing their experiences, and much more. We help students to consider what they areinterested in learning and ﬁnd universities that match their goals, and at the same time
guide them to create a detailed preparation plan to enter those universities. After they
have mastered the basics in Japanese, their university preparatory classes start. Test
subjects to cover differ depending on each university, so we advise students to thinkstrategically when they choose what preparatory classes to take. Students get really busy
after their second yearʼs summer. At that time we carefully support students with theirneeds such as with application process and interview practice. We will always be there
to back you up; letʼs work together to realize your dream!

Instructor of University Preparatory Course

Saori Anraku

Message from students

Message from students

2 year Special University
Preparatory Course
1 year 6 months Special
University Preparatory Course

In Japan, universities require that applicants must have completed 12 years of school education in advance. For those who
are from countries with systems that take less than 12 yearsof education until high school graduation, KCP has a “Special
University Preparatory Course” under designation by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology.
Those who complete this course will be certified eligible toenter a university in Japan.

MondayCLASS
HOURS
University admission

Final sprint

Guidance for admission to higher education

For those who are from countries witheducation systems that take less than 12
years to complete high school education

April

Entrance exam fornational universities

Second EJU

Entrance exam for
private universities

First EJU

Start of the preparatory classes

Admission to KCP(1year 6months
course)Admission to KCP(2 year course)

Developing applied skills●

October ~ December● SSubmission of application for national
universities

July ~
September●

April ~ June●

January~ March● Submission of application for private
universities

October ~December●July ~
September●

April ~
June

Developing Basic skills

Zhang Hanshi : KCP instructors guide each student with much care. They respect our will andalways support what we wish to take on, so I am determined to achieve what I
aimed for.
Han Peixun : In my case, listening comprehension was my weak point, so I consulted with myinstructor and practiced listening comprehension for an hour every day, on my
instructorʼs advice. I also asked for corrections of my sentences, since there arecases that I make mistakes without knowing that they are.
These two studentsʼ classmates who study in the highest level class in the university preparatory
course scored 345 points in average for EJU Japanese test, which is excellent.

(National University) Hitotsubashi University /Commercial Science

Geng Yuhao
From China

Iʼd say that we can feel the real globalization
at KCP.
KCP has students from various countries,
so we study Japanese language and also
about Japanese society with multiple visions
in an international environment. The mostimportant thing that I learned at KCP is how
Japanese society works and how Japanesepeople think. I think the purpose of studying
abroad should not only be for academic study
but also to grow as an individual by enjoying
interactions with many other people. My idea
is that the core of study abroad lies not in
intellectual knowledge, but rather in sharingof cultures and sense of values. In the University Preparatory Course, mainly I studied
Japanese history, world history, and mathematics. The preparatory class is good tomake yourself study, so I suggest you makegood use of it and build your own pace ofstudy. KCP instructors have rich experienceand warm hearts, and they always listen to
us and advise us based on their professional
perspective. Please do your best at KCP, ﬁndout what you could do, what you wish to do,
and challenge your own limit.

(Public University) Tokyo
Metropolitan University/
Urban Liberal Arts

Chan Yeu Chang
From Malaysia

I enjoyed school events and club activities at KCP; they
were so much fun. But on the other hand I found the ﬁnal
exam very challenging. If you do not score well on this exam,
you cannot go up to the next level for the continuing term, so
I studied very hard for the test. My eﬀorts paid, oﬀ and I did
go up the level successfully, but I confess that I failed someof my regular tests on grammar and kanji. We had manysmall tests during each term and it was tough preparing forthem, but as I made my eﬀorts, my Japanese skills steadily
improved.
In order to minimize my parentsʼ ﬁnancial burden, I targetednational and public Japanese universities with reasonabletuition. Balancing my study and part time work was tough,but I was determined to reach my goal, worked hard with drill
books and essays (and not much sleep), telling myself that I
would be going back home if I fail to enter the university. In
my preparation, I received extensive support from my instructors and am happy to say that I have successfully passed
the examinations to enter Utsunomiya University and Tokyo
Metropolitan University. From my experience I learned that
we can make our dreams come true by making our best efforts. After my admission to Tokyo Metropolitan University, I
did my best in every subject and won a full tuition waiver forthe last three years. I will keep doing my best and hope toobtain full time employment in Japan after graduation.

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Graduate School Preparatory
Program (General Japanese Language Course)

Art University / Graduate School
Preparatory Program (General Japanese Language Course)

There are supports that only
KCP can provide

A key to success is practical art skill training focused inadmission to an art university in Japan and individual
support provided based on each studentʼs specialty.

We provide this program to support those who have already graduated from universities and wish to prepare
for graduate school admission while improving their general Japanese skills. The contents of the preparation
are totally diﬀerent depending on what major you wish to take, and our experienced, passionate instructors
will help you prepare for your goals.

For those who wish to prepare forgraduate school admission in shortperiod of time

Each student will have an
instructor in charge and get
individual support until you takethe entrance examination!

Special program

You will have an instructor in charge to support
you individually, teaching you how to choose aprofessor to study with in a graduate school, how
to make contact with the professor, how to apply,
write a thesis, portfolio, research plot, etc.
You will have many interview simulations to getused to the atmosphere of the real interviews.
Each instructor is committed to support you a;;
the way through so that you will be ready to takethe entrance examination in your best condition.

Instructor of Graduate School
Preparatory Program

Tomoyuki Kawashima
For those of you who have not chosen the theme ofyour research yet, the path to admission to a graduate school may seem so long and diﬃcult. But pleaseknow that many past students have started the same
point and worked hard to develop their skills andsuccessfully entered the graduate schools of theirchoice. The most important thing is to be patient andmake constant efforts. We want you to believe in
yourself and do your best to achieve your goal!

We provide a special educational service
to those who wish to prepare for graduate
school admission in short period of time. For
this program, we start remote preparatory
support via phone, email, and so on, threemonths prior to the regular admission to theschool. This supplements the short preparation time and helps make your success moredefinite. (Please feel free to contact us fordetails.)

May ~ June

July ~ August

September ~ OctoberNovember ~ December

January ~ March

Pass the exam

Apply forthe 2ndexam

Fail

Take the entrance
examination

Pass

Take the entrance
examination

Apply for the 1st
exam

Check what type of
exam you need totake for admission
Make your researchplot

Finalize your selection of the lab

Meet the professor
who is in charge ofthe labSearch for a lab
where you could workon your research

Decide yourresearch theme

Messages from graduates(National University) Nagoya University Graduate School, Engineering
Research

14●I strongly recommend
KCP Art University /Graduate School Preparatory Course to anyone!

Yu Yungko

Now we have many foreign students in art universities in Japan, and the
young artists who graduate from those universities have been breathing
new sensibilities and inspiration into Japanese art world. But for foreign
students to enter Japanese art universities there are several challenges.
One of them is Japanese language ability. You need suﬃcient listening
skill to understand lectures in a Japanese university, and you also needspeaking skill to express what you feel in Japanese. If you lack either oneof them you wonʼt be able to keep up with the university classes.
The next challenge is in practical art skills. What is expected in Japan is
not only techniques, but also an ability to reﬂect your sense and inspiration in your artwork. Entrance examination contents diﬀer by school, so
KCP arranges curriculum based on the understanding and provides individual support that matches each studentʼs specialty. As an art instructor I
strongly recommend KCPʼs program with conﬁdence.

Messages from graduates(National University) Tohoku University Graduate School / Information
Science Research(National University) Hitotsubashi University Graduate School / Linguistic
Sociology Research

Wang Zhongyuan

Feng Yanfen

Han Long

Advancing to higher education in Japan is very different from the process in oneʼs own country; probably it isconfusing for many people who come to Japan for the ﬁrst
time.
The information and advice that KCP instructors provide
really help us overcome our diﬃculties. While I was studying at KCP, I learned the importance of manners in Japan.
Good manners are very important not only for interviews
for admission to colleges but also for smooth relationships
with professors and Japanese student mentors. My dreamis to realize my research theme: the next-generation space
propulsion system. I would like all of you who are planningto study in Japan to keep improving yourself to achieve
your dreams. KCP instructors will always help you when
you need it during your stay in Japan.

I prepared remotely through online communication before
I came to Japan. I started doing an online preview 3 days
before my ﬁrst contact with KCP instructors in order to bewell prepared, but when I got to KCP, I could not understand even half of what the instructor said in Japanese.
That experience showed me how much study I would needin order to improve.
The instructor carefully taught me everything I needed toknow and prepare before I arrived in Japan, such as how
to write research plans and proper ways to e-mail professors. Thanks to the valued support of my instructor in thiscourse, I was accepted into a graduate school one year
after I arrived. KCP instructors know exactly what is important for you to enter graduate schools in Japan, and yoursurest success is to always ask them for advice and thencarry out their suggestions.

I took the entrance examinations for graduate school in Japan 1 year after I arrived, and I was accepted into graduate schools at Soﬁa University and Hitotsubashi University.
When I began my study, I recall that I was not suﬃciently
prepared in several areas, and KCP instructors had me
rewrite my research plots many times, but thanks to thepatient guidance they gave me I have ﬁnally reached to thepoint where I can be very conﬁdent in myself. KCP is good
not only in education and information support, but also inproviding a supportive environment and atmosphere. That
helped me truly focus on my goal. I believe that anyone
can achieve his/her goal by giving their best eﬀorts in thiskind of excellent environment.

From China

A KCP graduate teaching as aprofessional instructor at the top
art university in Japan; Tokyo
University of the Arts

●Artwork made by thecurrent program participants

After graduating from KCP on 1997 hecompleted a Masters degree course (Preservation of cultural property / Japanesestyle painting). He won the Foreign Minister
Award in the 2003 Japan Art Academy
Exhibition. He currently teaches at Tokyo
University of the Arts and Kyoto Universityof Art and Design.

●Sample schedule of the preparation up to the successful admission
March ~ April

In this program you will train yourself with basic art skills such as drawing, color construction, plane composition, etc., that are required for admission to art universities / graduate schools in addition to the standard
Japanese language classes.
Art education diﬀers depending on the country, so we also help you learn the aesthetic sensibilities that are
expected at Japanese art universities.
Art studies have a wide variety of contents for one to cover. Here we provide support for skill practice,short thesis, interviews, research plot, and so on, based on each individualʼs goal. We work with you for successful admission to prestigious art universities / graduate schools.

From China

From China

Musashino Art University / Formative Arts,
Japanese Painting

Kyoto Seika University
Department of Manga /Animation Course

Tama Art University
Graduate School / Art
Research, Design major

Li XiangHong Bo

Zhang Yi

I have loved to draw since I was a child, and I always
dreamed of studying illustrations in my favorite country,
Japan: the country well known for producing good Manga.
Study life at KCP was my ideal. Their art course provided
both good Japanese education and studio space where
we could study practical drawing skills and also focus on
our own drawing whenever we want. They also helped
me with other things such as preparing for interviews, so
I felt much more conﬁdent and could focus on what else I
needed to do then.
I chose Japanese-style painting for my major because I
wanted to study what I could study best only in Japan.
Now I enjoy everything I learn in the university and amabsorbing a lot. I will keep doing my best to succeed as aJapanese painting artist in the future.

I believe that KCPʼs art university preparatory program effectively covers much more than that of another Japanese
language preparatory school that my friend registered.
KCP provides not only practice in art skills but also excellent Japanese language education and everything youneed to prepare for entrance into an art university.
Despite the instructorsʼ busy schedule, they never hesitated to take time to support me. I am so fascinated bytheir passion for teaching. At my university I am currently
studying theoretic in addition to art studies and basic skills
practice. At the previous open campus day, I was able tosupport foreign students who visited us. If you have any
questions about admission, please feel free to ask me!

Back in my country, my major was visual communication,
but I chose communication design as my major in Japan.
This is a new ﬁeld of study that is not yet established in
China.
As a preparation you need a portfolio, a translation of explanations of some art pieces, and a research plot. The entrance exam includes an oral assessment and a 1600-letter thesis, so you need not only art skills but also goodJapanese language skills. At ﬁrst I thought I could enter acollege as soon as possible after I arrived, but I soon realized that it takes lots of time and eﬀort in both Japanese
language study and preparation for entrance into a college
in Japan. I strongly suggest that you plan your arrival andpreparation well in advance to have enough time.

From China

From China

From China

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K ＝知識［Knowledge］

C ＝共生

RICOH IT Solutions Inc.

AIDA Engineering Inc.

Anthony Isaac

Ng Joo Li

After graduating KCP I studied in a masterʼs program at the University of Tokyo and achieved a masters degree. Now I work at aJapanese company as a systems engineer.
The company is focused on global business, so solid language
skills in both English and Japanese are essential. My most memorable experience at KCP was having great instructors teaching
us Japanese, and also having oﬃce staﬀ who provided ready assistance for students in an organized support network in and outside the school. When I ﬁrst came to Japan I faced culture shockand had many diﬃculties getting used to life in Japan. Thanks tothe support staﬀ, I was able to overcome them and adjust myself
to this country.
I remember going out for dinner with my friends after class, fromtime to time. Interacting with those friends from various countries
really helped me use Japanese as our common language andimprove my skills. If you want to have a shift in your world-view,
I suggest that you go to KCP and learn a lot with your fellow colleagues!

I am currently working at a company making press machines asa foreign sales staﬀperson and secretary. When I oﬀer a tea to a
guest, the manners I learned in KCPʼs tea ceremony club reallyhelp me. The business manners I learned in class (Ho-Ren-So /Report, Inform and Consultation) have helped me with my work
as well.
My dream is to become part of the executive team in the company someday. During my year and a half at KCP, I experienced
Japanese culture in many different forms: through the tea ceremony club, Hokkaido homestay program, and so on; and continued interaction with my friends from various countries broadened
my perspective. Many fun school events such as bus trips, sports
days, and speech contests provided me with ample opportunities
to know my colleagues better and helped me become more open
to intercultural interactions.
I really feel that I have grown as an individual through the wealthof experiences I gained, meeting many people and overcoming
the challenges of studying abroad. I will keep doing my best witha keen sense of appreciation toward everyone around me.

From USA［Coexistance］

P ＝平和

KCPʼs educational policy is for people to live and learn together. We aredetermined to provide education that promotes studentsʼ individual growththrough “Proactive learning” and “Mutual learning.” Here we would like tointroduce how our policy that the name “KCP” embraces is implemented.

［Peace］

KCP spirits can be seen in various scenes
Advancing from beginners level to advanced level~As your Japanese improve you grow up into someone who can be
there for others~●Advanced level students share their experience with new students
Advanced level students cooperate with Japanese instructors in an
entrance ceremony and the new-student orientation including explanation of an eﬀective study method for the new studentsʼ better
understanding of the contents. The advanced level students translate
what the instructors explain in Japanese, and at the same time theygive advice based on their own experiences, which will be very helpful for the new students.

Alumni association and Alumni newsletters
So many students have graduated from KCP by now, and in order to maintain the humanrelationship developed in the school, we have country-to-country alumni associations.
They have contributed to building mutual cooperation among students from the same
country, such as hosting a welcome party for new students and advising them on anything they need assistance with.
When graduates visit us or contact us, we share their recent situations with other graduates through alumni newsletters.

●Involvement with the management of school events
When you become a member of advanced level class, there will betimes when you and others are asked to assist the smooth management of school events such as speech contest and sports day. When
we hold a big school event in a new environment with many students
who are still in the process of learning Japanese, the support that theexperienced advanced level students provide is invaluable.
Lectures given by KCP graduate
students sharing their experience in preparation for higher educationin Japan

From Malaysia

Alumni associations

Messages from graduate students

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Futu

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Prese

Alumni newsletter●Alumni associations

Malaysia

Even those who come to Japan with a goal to advance to higher
education in Japan do not always have a very clear vision about theirgoal at the point they enter the school, and many of them are notsure what to expect. The words of those who actually experienced
challenges in Japan readily get to the heart of new students as muchas guidance given by instructors; maybe more so!
Every year we typically ask some graduate students who successfully
entered Japanese universities / graduate schools to come to KCP
and give lectures to new students. All the information the graduates
can give, including their experience in both success and failure, gives
students a clearer idea of what to expect and how to prepare for theirsuccess.

Past

Malaysia,
Vietnam,Taiwan,Thailand,USA,
Korea,
China

Path thatKCP graduates
have been following

ITOCHU Corporation
VietnamChen Le
From China

Scholarship systems

Scholarship systems sponsored by the Japanese government and organizations outside the school areavailable for those who are making serious efforts at KCP. We also have our own scholarship,“KCP consortium scholarship”.

Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for
Privately Financed International Students

48,000 yen / month

About 12 people(varies each year)

Takayama International Education Foundation
Scholarship

50,000 yen / month

1 person / year

Kyoritsu International Foundation Scholarship

60,000 yen / month

1 person / year

Reservation System for Monbukagakusho
Honors Scholarship for Privately Financed
International Students

48,000 yen / month

No ﬁxed number

KCP Consortism Scholarship (New students)(Appointed each term on-site)

30,000 yen ~ 50,000
yen

About 10 people
per year

KCP Consortism Scholarship (Current students)(Oﬀered twice a year)

50,000 yen

About 20 people
per year※The number of recipients and amount of money may vary by year to year.

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These scholarships are for those students who are scheduled
to advance to universities in Japan, have excellent performancein both attendance and grades, and who can be a good rolemodel for other students. Students who win the scholarshipwill receive the amount for a year.
This scholarship is for those students with excellent
performance in both attendance and grade, and who can be agood role model for other students.
This scholarships is for those students who have taken the
EJU and scored exceptionally well. This scholarship will be
granted through the Japanese higher education system such as
the university you enter.
This scholarship is for those students who have shownparticularly superior academic performance prior to studying
abroad in Japan.
This scholarship is for those students who become good rolemodels to other students in both academics and as individual
during their duration of study at KCP.

After graduating from KCP I studied for 4 years at Keio University, and after that I obtained a full time position at a general tradecompany: ITOCHU Corporation. My path was not an easy one,and I would not have accomplished it without the communication
skills and strong will to persevere that I developed in 2 years ofstudy at KCP. I am currently working in the food division, supporting management in manufactured food exports. There aretimes I am given diﬃcult tasks or I need to cope with tough negotiations with our business partners all over the world, but I havebeen handling all of them positively with the spirit of challengethat I gained at KCP.
The biggest thing I gained at KCP is meeting so many people. I
treasure the time I shared with KCP instructors who taught me
not only Japanese language but also a way to think about life. I
cherish as well the time with my classmates-we studied and supported each other throughout my study abroad.
My most memorable experience at KCP would be the time I acted in the KCP speech contest. That was my ﬁrst big challenge
as a student! I encourage everyone who comes to Japan in the
future to remember that quiet dedication is the path to your success.

Hosei University Graduate School/ Doctors degree course
Institute of International Japan Studies(Government-sponsored foreign student)

Park Yu Kyung
From Korea

After graduating from KCP, I studied in a masters program inJapan. When I needed to make presentations in front of others, it
was not easy for me to express everything properly in Japaneseand I had a hard time, but I did not miss even one session andkept putting forth my best eﬀorts. Through the experience I became more motivated to do research in depth, and I decided toadvance to a doctoral program. Fortunately, I was chosen for agovernment sponsorship. Currently, I am carrying out my doctoral
research while working with a Korean team at Asahi Shinbun
Company, translating Japanese articles and producing e-bookmaterials. I believe that my eﬀorts have ﬁnally paid oﬀ.
Looking back, when I was facing hardships, I always remembered
KCP instructors who warmly supported me when I was daunted.
When I think of them I feel that I can continue to face challenges
and keep going. For those of you who are thinking of coming toJapan, you cannot gain anything unless you take action towards
it. Please believe in yourself and take a step forward!

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US University
Accredited Program(US program)

Many students participate in this program through Ivy League and various universities allover USA. The high quality of the program is approved by US universities for accreditation.
This is the program that provides not only Japanese language education but also Japanese cultural experiences. Your coursework through this program at KCP can be accepted as US universitiesʼ academic credits.
Since the start of the program in 1996, the program has been constantly updating its contents, and now it is accredited by 3sponsor universities and 8 aﬃliates, in total 11 partner universities. Professors who come to review the program periodicallyhighly rate the quality of our instructors, curriculum, and facilities, and now we have students from about 100 universities including top level universities like Harvard, Stanford, etc. per year. Because of our high quality we often have repeat students
who come back to Japan after their ﬁrst participation in the KCP program.

★Perfect environment for Japanese
language studies
KCPʼs classes are multi-national, so you will be using Japanese as common language in the classes. Education in thisenvironment gives you opportunities to learn about other countriesʼ cultures and societies and also for you to review that ofyour own country. All language classes are held in Japanese
only, so it will help you focus in developing practical Japanese
language ability. The program also has an English support
session that provides grammatical explanations for Beginners~ Pre-intermediate level Japanese class contents, so that will
help you understand completely all the details that you could
not grasp fully in regular classes.

★Motivating curriculum that is morethan Japanese language education
Other than daily Japanese language class, we also have special classes and excursions designed only for the US program.
There are various activities such as trips to ﬁnd out more about
Japanese culture, appreciation of Japanese traditional art, interaction with Japanese university students, cooking class, andso on.
We also have a special studies session outside regular Japanese classes for US program in order to provide you with opportunities to study for topics based on studentsʼ interest such
as Japanese conversation, kanji, JLPT preparation, businessconversation, etc.

★Suﬃcient on-site support
US program applicants can select housing options that include
costs for housing arrangements in Japan.
Staﬀ members who are ﬂuent in English always care about each
studentʼs condition and situation, and they fully support your life
in and outside the school including cases related to academics,
health, and other daily life matters. You will be in good hands!

Michiko Yusa

Professor of Japanese and East Asian Studies
Western Washington University
We have been sending our students to KCP for the last 20 years, as we have utter conﬁdence inthe quality of instruction and the care each student receives while in Japan. Students typicallycome back to the U.S. with much increased proﬁciency in Japanese and the working knowledge ofcontemporary Japanese society and culture. Field trips, carefully designed as part of their language
learning, greatly help them see and understand Japan in its multifaceted historical context.

●Comments from advisors of the sponsor universities
Dan Lindeman

Program Coordinator, International Programs Oﬃce
Western Washington University
As a study abroad advisor, I highly recommend KCP International for students seeking an intensive
Japanese language experience. I have interviewed many students about their experience with KCP
and they have universally praised the quality of instruction and the helpfulness of the KCP staﬀ.

Bob Neuenschwander

Associate Director of International Grants and Initiatives
University of Idaho
For the past 17 years, the University of Idaho has enjoyed a strong working relationship with KCP - a leader and innovator in Japanese language instruction. With
its Tokyo location, it provides the perfect venue for students to experience the social traditions and culture one of the great cities of the world!

Director of International Programs and Services
Lincoln University
KCP is an excellent academic and cultural program. The staﬀ is outstanding andtruly committed to providing support over and beyond the call of duty. Lincoln
University continues to value the longstanding relationship with KCP developed
over 15 years ago. KCP is one of the most popular study abroad programs in theCollege Consortium of International Studies of which the Lincoln University is amember.

●Sponsor

From USA

Currently I am working on the ﬂights that ﬂy between Japan and
Hawaii.
When I talk to customers using Japanese that I learned at KCP,
they all get impressed and nicely say “Your Japanese is so good!”,which makes me very happy.
It has been a while since I visited KCP last; when I did, I met myinstructors who taught me, and all my memories came back to me.
I am truly glad that I chose KCP for my study--they gave me goodmemories and great Japanese skills. Thank you very much!

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Western Washington University

Since the establishment of this program in 2001, it has been our goal to train Japanese instructors who always keep improving themselves. We have had many
excellent graduates who became professionals in the ﬁeld of Japanese education,and their reputations at schools where they work are also superb.
In this program we have various courses to ﬁt the needs of everyone--from beginners in Japanese teaching to those who are experienced at it--to help them
become desired teachers who could fully support students to achieve their goals.

University of Idaho

For those who are new inJapanese education●Full 420 hours training course

By successfully completing this course you will be certiﬁed as a Japanese instructor.
You will learn over-all Japanese teaching skills thoroughly through three steps:
General theory in Japanese education, Practice in teaching method for each level,
and Practical training in actual teaching.
The strong point in this training course at a Japanese language school is that you
can gain experience in your teaching ﬁeld ﬁrst-hand at the same time spend timewith people who are actually in the process of learning the language.
During the practical training period, you can have many opportunities to sit in thereal class environment to observe and analyze classes taught by our experienced
instructors. In this course you will understand the role of Japanese instructors desired in Japanese teaching ﬁeld and at the same time develop practical teachingskills that are expected in professionals through enough individual trainings andfeedbacks.

For those who have already completed
the full training course / haveexperience in actual teaching●Lectures in teaching planThis is a course for those with experience to enhance their skills in planningclasses and writing teaching plans.
We have lessons like “Beginner-level practice, small group,” “Basics in intermediate level teaching,” and “Basics in advanced level teaching”

Constance Lundy

Cortney
Galanos

Japanese Teacher
Training Program●Course descriptions●Comment from university professor

Messages from graduates
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Lincoln University●Aﬃliate Universities●Brush-up course (Practice in teaching skills +Practical training in actual teaching)

You can achieve teaching skills that ﬁt into each level of education through suﬃcient class planning practice and teaching simulations. You will develop practicalteaching skills as a professional through actual teacher training in regular Japanese classes and individual feedback.
This course is recommended for those who have certification as an instructor/ have learned the skills in universities but want to be more conﬁdent in actual
teaching, or those who have already been working as professional and wish tobrush up on their class teaching skills.

Idaho State University

The College of New Jersey

Elizabethtown College

Norfolk State University

Cleveland State University

Missouri State University

Indiana State University●Training in overseas Japanese education

This training is an original curriculum designed to support the concerns of those whohave been teaching Japanese overseas or those who have plan to do that in the future.

●Period minimum 5 days or longer●Examples of classes“Japanese teaching methods” Teaching methods insounds / letters / listening / conversation / reading
comprehension / writing“Grammars and vocabularies of Japanese language”“Japanese social situation and culture”“Practical teaching practice” etc.

Flexible schedule and curriculum to ﬁt individual needs
We would like to propose training plans including days, hours, contents
based on your requests and period of stay in Japan.

Practical contents that can be applied to your work overseas for instant eﬀect
In addition to the practical teaching training you can also gain lots of inspiring aspects such as Japanese cultural events, conversation classes,
and club activities that will leave you with many good ideas for teaching in
a foreign country.

Message from graduates
University of North
Carolina at Chapel
Hill
Japanese instructor

New Mexico State University

For those who have been teaching
Japanese in a foreign country or those
who plan to do that in the future

Fumi Iwashita

Since I completed my training at KCP Japanese teacher training program, I have been teaching Japanese in the U.S. for10 years. Considering the fact that my training at KCP ﬁnalized my current career, choosing the KCP teacher training
program over all the other programs was a turning point of my life. The best part about the program was that they provide
balanced practice in applying both theoretical and practical learning methods. In the theory lectures, I learned the basic
foundation necessary for teaching Japanese, from well-respected professional instructors and Japanese instructors withsolid teaching experience. During the practical teaching segment, under the guidance of a Japanese instructor, I took
part in teaching students in KCPʼs actual Japanese language classes, at levels from beginner to advanced. I was given
the opportunity to teach classes by myself, too. Through this experience, I perfected my practical skills, and I developed
my own passion for teaching by seeing KCPʼs professional instructors who are always serious in their teachings.
Right after the training I was accepted as a part-time instructor at KCP, and then I signed up for KCPʼs U.S. University
Teaching Assistant Program, which was my dream, and ﬂew to the U.S. After completing my TA period, I looked fora way to stay and teach further in the U.S., and with a recommendation from KCP I was accepted as an assistant
instructor at Washington & Lee University. I then continued my career and earned a masters degree at the University of
Iowa.
To me, KCP is my point of origin, and they faithfully supported my career development. For those of you who wish toteach Japanese, I recommend KCP as the school for you to take your ﬁrst big step toward your dream!

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