Schedule
These are program start dates and application deadlines for KCP Japanese language study.
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 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.
2024 SCHEDULE
| SEMESTER PROGRAMS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCP Term | Beginning Date | Ending Date | Application Deadline | Payment Deadline |
| Winter | Jan 9, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | Oct 11, 2023 | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Spring | Apr 4, 2024 | Jun 20, 2024 | Feb 4, 2024 | Feb 17, 2024 |
| Fall | Oct 7, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | Jul 9, 2024 | Aug 8, 2024 |
| EXTENDED PROGRAMS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCP Term | Beginning Date | Ending Date | Application Deadline | Payment Deadline |
| Spring Extended | Jan 9, 2024 | Jun 20, 2024 | Aug 9, 2023 | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Fall Extended | Jul 4, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 | Feb 4, 2024 | May 5, 2024 |
| Academic Year | Oct 7, 2024 | Jun 20, 2025 | May 7, 2024 | Aug 8, 2024 |
| SUMMER PROGRAMS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCP Term | Beginning Date | Ending Date | Application Deadline | Payment Deadline |
| Summer | Jul 4, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 | Apr 5, 2024 | May 5, 2024 |
| Summer Short-Term | Jun 20, 2024 | Aug 14, 2024 | Apr 5, 2024 | Apr 25, 2024 |
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 Request2025 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 Request2026 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