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

◆AY2024 Rikkyo Kanji Certificate Exam Schedule (Each exam is held on campus.)

Examination Date and Time	Registration Deadline
Wednesday, May 29 5:10pm	Wednesday, May 1
Wednesday, July 10 5:10pm	Wednesday, June 19
Wednesday, November 20 5:10pm	Wednesday, October 23
Wednesday, January 15 5:10pm	Wednesday, December 18

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 instructor). Please contact the CJLE office(nihongo@rikkyo.ac.jp), if you have any question.

【The RKCE application form】 https://forms.gle/P43QpT2cpjPAb2ri7

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

	Basic
	Intermediate
	Advanced