Schedule
These are program start dates and application deadlines for KCP Japanese language study.
KCP Program Dates
Here are the program dates for KCP study in Japan. Whether you choose to learn the Japanese language during one of these terms or customize your KCP terms, if you plan to enroll in an extended or academic year program (staying longer than six months), we strongly recommend that you (1) apply for your first term at least six months in advance, and (2) apply for a visa as well.
2013 schedule
| Semester Programs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCP Term | Beginning Date | Ending Date | Application Deadline | Payment Deadline |
| Winter | Jan 8, 2013 | Mar 27, 2013 | Oct 10, 2012 | Nov 10, 2012 |
| Spring | Apr 7, 2013 | Jun 22, 2013 | Jan 7, 2013 | Feb 7, 2013 |
| Fall | Oct 7, 2013 | Dec 21, 2013 | Jul 9, 2013 | Aug 9, 2013 |
| Extended Programs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCP Term | Beginning Date | Ending Date | Application Deadline | Payment Deadline |
| Spring Extended | Jan 8, 2013 | Jun 22, 2013 | Aug 12, 2012 | Nov 10, 2012 |
| Fall Extended | Jul 5, 2013 | Dec 21, 2013 | Feb 6, 2013 | May 7, 2013 |
| Academic Year | Oct 7, 2013 | Jun 21, 2014 | May 11, 2013 | Aug 9, 2013 |
| Summer Programs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCP Term | Beginning Date | Ending Date | Application Deadline | Payment Deadline |
| Summer | Jul 5, 2013 | Sep 19, 2013 | Apr 15, 2013 | May 5, 2013 |
| Summer short-term | Jun 23, 2013 | Aug 15, 2013 | Apr 15, 2013 | May 5, 2013 |
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 Request2014 Schedule
| Semester Programs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCP Term | Beginning Date | Ending Date | Application Deadline | Payment Deadline |
| Winter | Jan 9, 2014 | Mar 28, 2014 | Oct 12, 2013 | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Spring | Apr 6, 2014 | Jun 21, 2014 | Jan 7, 2014 | Feb 7, 2014 |
| Fall | Oct 6, 2014 | Dec 23, 2014 | Jul 9, 2014 | Aug 9, 2014 |
| Extended Programs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCP Term | Beginning Date | Ending Date | Application Deadline | Payment Deadline |
| Spring Extended | Jan 9, 2014 | Jun 21, 2014 | Aug 13, 2013 | Nov 11, 2013 |
| Fall Extended | Jul 6, 2014 | Dec 23, 2014 | Feb 7, 2014 | May 7, 2014 |
| Academic Year | Oct 6, 2014 | Jun 20, 2014 | May 10, 2014 | Aug 8, 2014 |
| Summer Programs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCP Term | Beginning Date | Ending Date | Application Deadline | Payment Deadline |
| Summer | Jul 6, 2014 | Sep 19, 2014 | Apr 15, 2014 | May 8, 2014 |
| Summer short-term | Jun 22, 2014 | Aug 15, 2014 | Apr 15, 2014 | Apr 24, 2014 |
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 Request2015 Schedule
The schedule for 2015 terms will be posted as soon as dates are settled. If you have questions about 2015 dates, please ask.
Testimonials
KCP has excellent support for students—the fun and extremely helpful English-speaking staff members as well as a kind, knowledgeable English support teacher. The Japanese teachers made themselves available to help students both after class and in the offices.
—Rachel Lanahan