Reviews

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

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4.7 stars based on 638 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!

Make friends, go out, try new stuff, but still study hard. That was what I tried to do.

Matthew from Fall 2015

My favorite was the conversation practice, since I wanted to improve that the most. I can’t think of anything I would call unproductive.

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Practicing with peers after learning new grammar patterns was very productive and interesting.

Tessa from Fall 2015

I would strongly recommend insisting that beginners have previous experience in the language, at least a year or more.

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Time in class was used very effectively and never felt like busywork or a waste.

Hannah from Fall 2015

I benefit the most from drill practices and review, but group or one-on-one conversations are the best way for me to put what I’ve learned into practice.

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Many students in class were very helpful in explaining concepts to me about the Japanese language that I didn't understand.

Zachary from Fall 2015

I found that the pair work was very effective, as it allowed students to work together in order to overcome obstacles that they would otherwise not be able to overcome on their own.

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I really liked the extensive conversation practice in class.

Kailin from Spring 2014

Any time I had a problem or question, there was always someone at KCP who made time for me and helped me.

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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 from Fall 2015

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.

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Most helpful for me was the pair work, drill practice, and small group sessions.

Chase from Fall 2015

Everything was pretty productive and interesting depending on the goals that you had set forth for yourself. I can’t find anything that I found boring, and not productive.

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Teacher accessibility was great and allowed for easy clarification on specific questions.

Kelby from Fall 2015

Attending class everyday alongside Chinese and Korean students was a unique and worldly experience that I really enjoyed.

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It (the program) seemed rigorous yet fair and taught at a pace that would teach me everything I wanted without wasting time.

Glenn from Fall 2015

Personally I found the classes themselves to be the most satisfying. The teachers were extremely helpful and motivated and while they taught at a fast pace they did everything they could to ensure the students understood the material.

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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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Not only did I have a great time at KCP, but the improvement I’ve witnessed in my Japanese proficiency is astounding. I still can’t quite believe I’ve learned so much in such a short time. Although I’m sad that I’m leaving by the end of this term, I’ll always have fond memories of my time here. I am truly grateful to all the staff, especially the instructors, as well as my fellow classmates for making my time here exceptional. I highly and without hesitation recommend KCP International Japanese Language School to anyone looking to learn Japanese.

—Suhaib Sarmad