Senzoku, Kogyokushya, Toin, Keimei, Hiroo, Takanawa, Shirayuri

Congratulations to all twenty KA students who passed Senzoku this year. This year's Senzoku exam was particularly difficult, so your success makes us especially proud. 

Boys, you have also done a great job. Kogyokushya always puts together a tricky exam with a lot of traps for the careless examinee. We're so glad you took the exam with care. 

I'd also like to offer congratulations to the students who passed Toin, Keimei, Hiroo, and Takanawa--all schools with somewhat new returnee programs. These programs are the wave of the future, and they already have a lot to offer. I hope all of you will be happy in your new schools. 

28 KA students pass Shoei/Good luck Hiroo students!

The final results for Shoei are in. 28 of 35 KA students passed! These numbers are simply incredible. Students, we congratulate you on all of your hard work and success. Well done!

Those of you who didn't manage to pass this time, don't worry, you can take the test again in a little over a m0nth. Besides, we have other tests on the horizon and I know you can pass them if you work hard.

Hiroo examinees, good luck tomorrow! Hiroo has an exciting, new program that our students from last year love. If you remember what you've learned with us and stay focused during the writing section, I know you'll do great. Our thoughts are with you and we're looking forward to hearing the results on the weekend.

Exam Season Kicks Off

Congratulations to all the students who passed Kaetsu, Rikkyo, Gakushuin, and Jissen! We are all so proud of you.

I'd like to also wish all of the Shoei examinees good luck on today's exam. Our advice to you: Do your best, be yourself, and don't panic. Remember that all of you have improved so much this year and you already have much to be proud of. Whatever the results, you have earned the respect and admiration of your teachers and peers here at KA. We are already very proud of you.

Good luck today!

Eiken Success!

The October Eiken results are in and they look fantastic. You can look at our website's "Congratulations" page to see the complete list of students who passed. Interviews are up in a couple of weeks, so let's all work hard together to send this thing out of the park. 

Juken students, KAAT tests are coming up next week. Remember that this is the most important KAAT test of the year as we'll be making our final recommendations for schools based on your results. Please study hard this week and follow the advice of your teachers as you take the KAAT. 

Good luck! 

By the way, thanks for all the Halloween candy and the great costumes!

July, 2008 Eiken Results

All of us at KA are thrilled about the latest Eiken results. Despite the fact the Eiken is becoming increasingly difficult each year, more students than ever are passing the upper level exams. Amazing.

I'd like to give a special congratulations to our students who have tried to pass the eiken without success in the past, but who have continued to study hard and have now achieved their goal. Hard work does really pay off--that's not just a cliche. Great work!

Now it's time to get ready for the interview exam. Those taking the first grade interview, please try to set up a time to study privately with a teacher. The first grade interview is tricky and requires some guidance. Help from one of our teachers can go a long, long way towards getting the score you need.

For those of you who did not quite make it this time, don't worry. We've got all summer to prepare for the Eiken in Septemeber. Good luck!

Juken Congratulations Party: TGI Friday's and Bowling

A special thanks to all of you who came to the lunch and bowling party last Sunday. It was wonderful seeing all of you together for one last final congratulations. I'd like to thank everyone for also being so kind to my son. I'm so glad he had a chance to meet all of you. He had a great time and he's looking forward to the next KA party. 

As most of you are still continuing to study here at KA, there is no need for good-byes. For those of you who are leaving, I'd like to express my appreciation for all of your hard work and also for all of the great memories. If you ever need our support again, we'll be here for you. Don't forget to send us an E-mail from time to time to let us know how you are doing. 

For those of you who are staying...let's get to work! We've got Eiken and the TOEFL coming up, so let's take advantage of how much you have learned this year and ace those tests. 

To all, the party pictures will be available at the Daitabashi KA, so please stop by sometime to look at them. We'll also be sending some of them to your homes. 

Again, thank you for everything. You were such a special class and all of us at KA will never forget you. 

More Congratulations!

Great work T on the Shibu Shibu 'henyu' exam. I'd also like to congratulate Chihiro and Atsushi on their great work on the Eiken 1st grade. Both of you have been back in Japan for several years now, and it's great to see that your English is steadily improving. 

Juken students of 2007 and 2008, I'm very much looking forward to Sunday's party. I hope that all of you will be able to make it. If you can't make it to TGI Friday's, at least try to make it to the bowling party. We'll be teaming you up with students who will be attending your new school, so it will be a great chance to make new friends. It would be great if you already knew a few people from your new school before school begins. 

See you then!