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

◆AY2025 Rikkyo Kanji Certificate Exam Schedule (Each exam is held on campus.)

Examination Date and Time	Registration Deadline
Friday, May 30 5:10pm	Wednesday, April 30
Friday, July 11 5:10pm	Friday, June 20
Monday, November 17 5:10pm	Friday, October 24
Friday, January 9 5:10pm	Friday, December 19

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/gqGrGHkUKUrjeKtJ9

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 field.	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