Rikkyo Kanji Certificate Examination (RKCE)
The Rikkyo Kanji Certificate Examination (RKCE) is an original test designed by Rikkyo University to evaluate students’ knowledge of kanji (reading, form recognition and meaning), and is held four times a year.
It does not affect overall grades in the Japanese Language Program. It is held in order to monitor your progress. If you score sufficiently on the exam, a certificate of accomplishment will be issued.
The registration procedure is as follows:
Examination Schedule
◆AY2023 Rikkyo Kanji Certificate Exam Schedule (Each exam is held on campus.)
Examination
Date and Time | Registration Deadline | *Exam Implementing Decisions |
Wednesday,
May 31
5:10pm | Thursday,
May 4 | Monday,
May 22 |
Wednesday,
July 12
5:10pm | Wednesday,
June 14 | Monday,
July 3 |
Wednesday,
November 22
5:10pm | Wednesday,
October 25 | Wednesday,
November 15 |
Wednesday,
January 17
5:10pm | Wednesday,
December 20 | Wednesday,
January 10 |
*Exam Implementing Decisions:To prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection, we will determine whether the Kanji Certificate Exam can be conducted based on the university's restriction level in activity restriction policy.
If it cannot be implemented, the CJLE will contact the applicant by email on the day.
Registration
Please access the below URL or QR code and submit the application form by the deadline of each exam.（In Kanji class,Instructions will be given by the staff). Please contact the CJLE office(nihongo@rikkyo.susanbostromwong.com), if you have any question.
【The RKCE application form】
The application form for the third time.
The application starts from September 20.
For the Kanji-class students, please follow the instruction
from the the instructor in the class.
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Exam Levels
The RKCE has three levels: basic, intermediate, and advanced. Each level is further divided into six stages for basic (B6-B1), seven for intermediate students (IA-IG), and seven for advanced students (AA-AG). Depending on your skill level, learning progress and your area of specialization,
you can choose the appropriate level, stage and area. Students must sit for each test in sequence. If you start from B4, you cannot take B2 unless you pass B3.
The levels, stages or areas cannot be changed after you submit the applicatoin form and receive the study materials.
If you are absent from or cancel the exam, or when you fail the last exam, upon the next application, you have to apply from the limited levels, stages and areas as following.
| Level of your last application | If you are absent from or cancel the last exam | When you fail the last exam |
| Basic | Reapply for the same stage. | Reapply for the same stage or lower stage. |
| Intermediate | Reapply for the same level and the same area. | Reapply for the same level or apply for Basic level. |
| Advanced | Reapply for the same level or apply for Intermediate or Basic level. |
Kanji List
