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
◆AY2026 Rikkyo Kanji Certificate Exam Schedule (Each exam is held on campus.)
Examination
Date and Time | Registration Deadline |
Friday,
May 29
5:10pm | Friday,
May 8 |
Friday,
July 10
5:10pm | Thursday,
June 18 |
Monday,
November 16
5:10pm | Friday,
October 23 |
Tuesday,
January 12
5:10pm | Friday,
December 11 |
Registration
Please access the below URL or 2D barcode 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.
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. However, please refer to the table below, as the available levels, stages, and areas will vary depending on the results and circumstances of the exam.
The levels, stages or areas cannot be changed after you submit the applicatoin form and receive the study materials.
| Level of your last application | If you passed the last exam | If you are absent from or cancel the last exam | When you fail the last exam |
| Basic | No limitation for choosing the level, stage, or area. | Reapply for the same stage. | Apply for the same stage or lower stage of Basic level. |
| Intermediate | Reapply for the same level and the same area. | Apply for Intermediate level(any area).
(Basic level is also available.) |
| Advanced | Apply for Advanced level(any area).
(Intermediate or Basic levels are also available.) |
Kanji List
