KCP Program Dates
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 three 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.
Visa
2025 SCHEDULE
| SEMESTER PROGRAMS |
| KCP Term |
Beginning Date |
Ending Date |
Application Deadline |
Payment Deadline |
| Winter |
Jan 8, 2025 |
Mar 27, 2025 |
Oct 11, 2024 |
Nov 10, 2024 |
| Spring |
Apr 5, 2025 |
Jun 20, 2025 |
Jan 5, 2025 |
Feb 4, 2025 |
| Fall |
Oct 6, 2025 |
Dec 20, 2025 |
Jul 6, 2025 |
Aug 5, 2025 |
| EXTENDED PROGRAMS |
| KCP Term |
Beginning Date |
Ending Date |
Application Deadline |
Payment Deadline |
| Spring Extended |
Jan 8, 2025 |
Jun 20, 2025 |
Aug 9, 2024 |
Nov 10, 2024 |
| Fall Extended |
Jul 4, 2025 |
Dec 20, 2025 |
Feb 4, 2025 |
May 5, 2025 |
| Academic Year |
Oct 6, 2025 |
Jun 20, 2026 |
May 4, 2025 |
Aug 5, 2025 |
| SUMMER PROGRAMS |
| KCP Term |
Beginning Date |
Ending Date |
Application Deadline |
Payment Deadline |
| Summer |
Jul 4, 2025 |
Sep 18, 2025 |
Apr 5, 2025 |
May 5, 2025 |
| Summer Short-Term |
Jun 20, 2025 |
Aug 13, 2025 |
Mar 23, 2025 |
Apr 22, 2025 |
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.
Students attending the summer program and who will be continuing for fall (i.e. Fall Extended) will have their summer final exam approximately one week later than the published date above.
Late Application Request
2026 SCHEDULE
| SEMESTER PROGRAMS |
| KCP Term |
Beginning Date |
Ending Date |
Application Deadline |
Payment Deadline |
| Winter |
Jan 9, 2026 |
Mar 27, 2026 |
Oct 11, 2025 |
Nov 10, 2025 |
| Spring |
Apr 4, 2026 |
Jun 20, 2026 |
Jan 4, 2026 |
Feb 3, 2026 |
| Fall |
Oct 6, 2026 |
Dec 22, 2026 |
Jul 8, 2026 |
Aug 7, 2026 |
| EXTENDED PROGRAMS |
| KCP Term |
Beginning Date |
Ending Date |
Application Deadline |
Payment Deadline |
| Spring Extended |
Jan 9, 2026 |
Jun 20, 2026 |
Aug 9, 2025 |
Nov 9, 2025 |
| Fall Extended |
Jul 3, 2026 |
Dec 22, 2026 |
Feb 3, 2026 |
May 3, 2026 |
| Academic Year |
Oct 6, 2026 |
Jun 19, 2027 |
May 6, 2026 |
Aug 7, 2026 |
| SUMMER PROGRAMS |
| KCP Term |
Beginning Date |
Ending Date |
Application Deadline |
Payment Deadline |
| Summer |
Jul 3, 2026 |
Sep 16, 2026 |
Apr 4, 2026 |
May 4, 2026 |
| Summer Short-Term |
Jun 22, 2026 |
Aug 11, 2026 |
Mar 24, 2026 |
Apr 23, 2026 |
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.
Students attending the summer program and who will be continuing for fall (i.e. Fall Extended) will have their summer final exam approximately one week later than the published date above.
Late Application Request
2027 SCHEDULE
| SEMESTER PROGRAMS |
| KCP Term |
Beginning Date |
Ending Date |
Application Deadline |
Payment Deadline |
| Winter |
Jan 8, 2027 |
Mar 26, 2027 |
Oct 10, 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 |
| EXTENDED PROGRAMS |
| KCP Term |
Beginning Date |
Ending Date |
Application Deadline |
Payment Deadline |
| Spring Extended |
Jan 8, 2027 |
Jun 19, 2027 |
Aug 8, 2026 |
Nov 9, 2026 |
| Fall Extended |
Jul 5, 2027 |
Dec 23, 2027 |
Feb 5, 2027 |
May 6, 2027 |
| Academic Year |
Oct 8, 2027 |
Jun 21, 2028 |
May 8, 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.
Students attending the summer program and who will be continuing for fall (i.e. Fall Extended) will have their summer final exam approximately one week later than the published date above.
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 |
| EXTENDED PROGRAMS |
| KCP Term |
Beginning Date |
Ending Date |
Application Deadline |
Payment Deadline |
| Spring Extended |
Jan 8, 2028 |
Jun 21, 2028 |
Aug 8, 2027 |
Nov 9, 2027 |
| Fall Extended |
Jul 5, 2028 |
Dec 21, 2028 |
Feb 5, 2028 |
May 6, 2028 |
| Academic Year |
Oct 6, 2028 |
Jun 20, 2029 |
May 6, 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.
Students attending the summer program and who will be continuing for fall (i.e. Fall Extended) will have their summer final exam approximately one week later than the published date above.
Late Application Request
