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.
2021 SCHEDULE
| SEMESTER PROGRAMS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCP Term | Beginning Date | Ending Date | Application Deadline | Payment Deadline |
| Winter | Jan 7, 2021 | Mar 25, 2021 | Oct 1, 2020 | Nov 8, 2020 |
| Spring | Apr 5, 2021 | Jun 23, 2021 | Nov. 7, 2020 | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Fall | Oct 7, 2021 | Dec 23, 2021 | Jul 9, 2021 | Aug 8, 2021 |
| EXTENDED PROGRAMS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCP Term | Beginning Date | Ending Date | Application Deadline | Payment Deadline |
| Spring Extended | Jan 7, 2021 | Jun 23, 2021 | Oct 1, 2020 | Nov 8, 2020 |
| Fall Extended | Jul 6, 2021 | Dec 23, 2021 | Mar 19, 2021 | May 7, 2021 |
| Academic Year | Oct 7, 2021 | Jun 22, 2022 | May 15, 2021 | Aug 8, 2021 |
| SUMMER PROGRAMS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCP Term | Beginning Date | Ending Date | Application Deadline | Payment Deadline |
| Summer | Jul 6, 2021 | Sep 19, 2021 | Mar 19, 2021 | May 7, 2021 |
| Summer Short-Term | Jun 23, 2021 | Aug 14, 2021 | May 10, 2021 | TBD |
COVID-19 Update: Summer Short 8-week program participants, click here for more details.
Notes: 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 Request2022 SCHEDULE
| SEMESTER PROGRAMS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCP Term | Beginning Date | Ending Date | Application Deadline | Payment Deadline |
| Winter | Jan 7, 2022 | Mar 26, 2022 | Oct 9, 2021 | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Spring | Apr 4, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 | Jan 4, 2022 | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Fall | Oct 6, 2022 | Dec 22, 2022 | Jul 8, 2022 | Aug 7, 2022 |
| EXTENDED PROGRAMS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCP Term | Beginning Date | Ending Date | Application Deadline | Payment Deadline |
| Spring Extended | Jan 7, 2022 | Jun 22, 2022 | Jul 8, 2021 | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Fall Extended | Jul 5, 2022 | Dec 22, 2022 | Jan 3, 2022 | May 6, 2022 |
| Academic Year | Oct 6, 2022 | Jun 21, 2023 | Apr 6, 2022 | Aug 7, 2022 |
| SUMMER PROGRAMS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCP Term | Beginning Date | Ending Date | Application Deadline | Payment Deadline |
| Summer | Jul 5, 2022 | Sep 18, 2022 | Apr 6, 2022 | May 6, 2022 |
| Summer Short-Term | Jun 22, 2022 | Aug 13, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 | Apr 23, 2022 |
Notes: 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 Request2023 SCHEDULE
| SEMESTER PROGRAMS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCP Term | Beginning Date | Ending Date | Application Deadline | Payment Deadline |
| Winter | Jan 6, 2023 | Mar 24, 2023 | Oct 8, 2022 | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Spring | Apr 4, 2023 | Jun 21, 2023 | Jan 4, 2023 | Feb 3, 2023 |
| Fall | Oct 6, 2023 | Dec 22, 2023 | Jul 8, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
| EXTENDED PROGRAMS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCP Term | Beginning Date | Ending Date | Application Deadline | Payment Deadline |
| Spring Extended | Jan 6, 2023 | Jun 21, 2023 | Jul 7, 2022 | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Fall Extended | Jul 4, 2023 | Dec 22, 2023 | Jan 2, 2023 | May 5, 2023 |
| Academic Year | Oct 6, 2023 | Jun 21, 2024 | Apr 6, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 |
| SUMMER PROGRAMS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCP Term | Beginning Date | Ending Date | Application Deadline | Payment Deadline |
| Summer | Jul 4, 2023 | Sep 17, 2023 | Apr 5, 2023 | May 5, 2023 |
| Summer Short-Term | Jun 21, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 | Mar 23, 2023 | Apr 22, 2023 |
Notes: 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