Acquiring practical English skills and communication abilities

Starting in their first year, students attend six English classes per week to build high-level, practical communication skills. They learn about subjects like social sciences and current events in English through a content-based approach, which also enhances their critical thinking and communication skills. With small, proficiency-based classes, students focus on improving their English to achieve a TOEIC score of over 500, preparing them to study abroad or for business settings.

IES Program

Special classes that are taught by native instructors certified to teach English to non-native speakers and employ a content-based approach focus to enhance the four core skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The classes help students develop advanced English proficiency, enabling them to think and express ideas in English.

Building fundamental professional skills through K.G.C. Basics

This is a class unique to Kansai Gaidai College, and it is designed to foster the knowledge and interpersonal skills needed to build a career following graduation. Over the two-year period, a homeroom teacher system is in place, with one instructor guiding each class. Students receive personalized support on how to make the most of college life, self-analysis, and planning out their future. The class cultivates communication and presentation skills as well as critical thinking and initiative.

Enhancing language skills and cultivating an international mindset through a wide range of study abroad programs

Kansai Gaidai College Degree-Seeking Study Abroad – Earn dual degrees from Japan and the U.S.

This program allows students to earn both an associate degree from Kansai Gaidai College and an American associate degree over a total of two and a half years, including one year of study abroad. By participating in OPT*, students can take part in a one-year internship in the U.S., contributing to their future career development.

*OPT: A program that allows students to work for one year in a field related to their specialization after earning a degree in the U.S.

Career Paths After College Degree Study Abroad

With the active support provided, about half of the students are able to transfer into the third year at a university

Students who develop a strong interest in languages and foreign cultures often choose to further their education by taking advantage of the third-year transfer system to enter a four-year university. With one of the highest transfer rates in Japan, about half of Kansai Gaidai College graduates successfully move on to third-year university programs. Students have four chances to transfer into Kansai Gaidai’s own four-year programs, and students can also aim for third-year admission at national, public, or prestigious private universities.