Academic Credit

Earn credit for Japanese language immersion.

Lincoln University has approved for academic credit courses taught at KCP International Japanese Language School. You can earn one year or more of language credit (either semester or quarter) each KCP semester term. Courses appear on a Lincoln University transcript about 30 days after you have completed the term.

KCP courses have been approved for credit by this university but it is up to each student to determine transferability of credit by your home school before you attend the program.

In the first week of class, you choose from three grading options: Grade (four-point scale), Pass/Fail, or Audit. Students who choose the Audit option participate fully in the course but do not earn academic credit.

COURSE HOURS AND CREDITS (SEMESTER BASIS)

COURSE SEMESTER SUMMER SHORT TERM
Japanese Language
Credits 12 10
Classroom hours 200 165
Japanese Culture and Society
Credits 3 N/A*
Classroom hours 25 Approx. 10
Excursion hours 35 Approx. 20

*Although the summer short-term does not include a for-credit culture and society course, students participate in some cultural lectures or excursions running during their time at KCP.

KCP Grade Report

KCP International uses the following information to report your grades to Lincoln University. It is up to your home university to decide how these credits will be labeled, evaluated, or count towards your major or minor. To order a KCP grade report,submit a Document Request.

Course Names and Numbers

This serves as an example of what a KCP grade report will show. Please note that each KCP partner school may report classes differently on their transcript to adhere with their school’s policies. When you transfer credits back to your home school, your school may also articulate these courses differently.

Level Title Course Credit*
1 Intensive Japanese I Japanese 110 12
2 Intensive Japanese II Japanese 210 12
3 Intensive Japanese III Japanese 310 12
4 Intensive Japanese IV Japanese 410 12
5 Intensive Japanese V Japanese 420 12
6 Intensive Japanese VI Japanese 430 12
Japanese Culture and Society Japanese 315 3

Course names and numbers subject to change without notice.

*For summer short-term, 10 semester credits are granted for the Japanese Language course. While the Japanese Culture and Society course is not offered for credit during summer short-term, students can participate in some excursions that are planned during their time at KCP.

Summer Classes

Lincoln University has approved for academic credit all of the summer courses taught at KCP International Japanese Language School. Courses appear on a Lincoln University transcript about 30 days after you have completed the term.

Summer Term—12 language credits, 3 culture credits.

Summer Short-Term—10 language credits.

KCP courses have been approved for credit by Lincoln University, but it is up to each student to determine transferability of credit by their home school before attending the program.

Please note: Transfer of academic credit from a KCP grade report, or from a school of record (sponsor school) transcript, has been successful in most cases. However, every school has its own policy and makes the final decision on credit transfer. Students are encouraged to consult their home school’s study abroad or academic advisor about transferability of credit earned from their study at KCP. 

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Testimonials

KCP is a great school and you can learn a lot here if you put in the work. Expect to study a lot, and expect teachers to be strict when grading, especially in levels 1-4. There will be days when you don’t think you’re getting any better, but that’s usually because the classes are always going to be challenging. That’s a good thing.

—Nelson