Reviews

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

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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 enjoyed the tea ceremony. It seemed authentic, and was enjoyable.

Joshua from Fall 2015

The classes taught me a lot day in an day out and the conversation session I had with my sensei were great!

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I always enjoy activities where we get to take trips somewhere.

Andrea from Fall 2015

I think you should only consider the KCP program if you are serious about learning Japanese, and not if it’s just a passing fascination. With any language in general, it takes a lot of dedication to be able to learn one, so it shouldn’t be taken lightly.

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Readings- doukai - I like how the teacher went over the text and explained each part.

Stephanie from Fall 2015

I appreciate that my teachers were willing to help me outside of class. I was concerned with my low speaking and listening skills and they did their best to help me.

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I felt this program was affordable and reliable. I thought it would really help me focus on my future career goals.

Melanie from Fall 2015

I find that pair work, group sessions and drill practice works best for me in memorization. I learn best while speaking and listening rather than reading and writing.

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The activities I enjoyed most were the ones that involved either the whole school or my class (as opposed to the culture class excursions). I liked them because they gave me many different scenarios to practice using Japanese in.

Francesca from Fall 2015

What I like most about this program is the fact that there are multiple teachers for each class. This enables the students to benefit from each teacher’s style of teaching rather than only being exposed to one.

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I really enjoyed the overnight trip. I never had a chance to travel outside of the city before. It was the best mini trip of my life. Being able to see Mt. Fuji was a magical experience!

Shanti from Fall 2015

The overnight trip really helped me see a more quiet part of Japan. It showed me there was more to Japan than just the rush of the city, but it also gave me a new appreciation of the convenience of the city.

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Overall, excellent program and I for one am glad to have been a part of such a great group of people that I met during my time here.

Derrick from Fall 2015

The most productive and interesting aspect was the chance to practice my Japanese with fellow classmates from different backgrounds and getting to know some of my good friends that I would have never otherwise met.

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You guys rock!

Rodrigo from Summer 2015

Kamakura was awesome.

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I rather liked the sense of community that the culture class trips generated.

Luke from Summer 2015

I felt that the focus on conversation in class was quite valuable. Good teachers and helpful staff, too.

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The intensive pacing of the studies together with the excellent teachers was really good.

Jonas from Summer 2015

The cultural excursions in general (were satisfying) because they gave you the opportunity to experience various aspects of Japan that you didn’t see by being in Tokyo.

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I highly recommend KCP for its focused and encouraging program. The opportunity to practice speaking and comprehending Japanese during class, in conversation sessions, and in day-to-day life was an invaluable experience for which I am very grateful. KCP’s staff and instructors are nothing but helpful and there is no question that they are dedicated to the dissemination of the Japanese language. 

—Gabriel Wilkinson