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Key Facts: Kochi Entrance Social Studies Exam
50 min / 50 points
Length and maximum score of the Kochi social studies paper (A-schedule academic test; Reiwa 9 cycle March 3-4, 2027)
Kochi Prefectural Board of Education R8 selection guidelines and Benesse
250 + 260 (roughly equal)
Academic test (250) and report card (260) treated roughly equally (hobo dōtō) in A-schedule selection, with statement of intent, interview, and, for some schools, a practical test
Kochi Prefectural Board of Education selection guidelines and Benesse
Mar 3-4, 2027
Reiwa 9 A-schedule academic test dates; results March 12, 2027; application window February 1-3, 2027
Benesse Kochi R9 entrance schedule (czemi.benesse.ne.jp) and Kochi selection guidelines
JPY 2,200
Entrance examination fee for full-time prefectural high schools (JPY 950 part-time/teijisei), paid with a Kochi prefectural revenue stamp; hardship exemptions available by prefectural ordinance
Kochi Prefectural Board of Education entrance selection guidelines
100
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The Kochi public high school entrance social studies paper is a 50-minute, 50-point written exam held in the A-schedule academic test (March 3-4, 2027), covering geography, history, and civics evenly, set by the Kochi Prefectural Board of Education. This page offers 100 original English-language practice questions with explanations as a study aid.
Sample Kochi Entrance Social Studies Practice Questions
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1On which of Japan's four main islands is Kochi Prefecture located?
2Kochi Prefecture faces which body of water along its long southern coastline?
3The Shimanto River in Kochi is widely known for which distinctive feature?
4Approximately what percentage of Kochi Prefecture's land area is covered by forest?
5Which river in Kochi is celebrated for its striking 'Niyodo blue' color and flows from Mt. Ishizuchi to Tosa Bay?
6Cape Ashizuri, the southernmost point of Shikoku, is located in which prefecture?
7Which mountain is the highest peak on the island of Shikoku?
8Kochi Prefecture shares land borders with which two prefectures?
9Which of the following best describes Kochi Prefecture's climate?
10The Shimanto River's source is located on which mountain?
About the Kochi Entrance Social Studies Exam
The Kochi Public High School Entrance Selection social studies paper is created by the Kochi Prefectural Board of Education. The single 50-minute, 50-point written paper, sat in the A-schedule academic test (Reiwa 9 / 2027 cycle: March 3-4, 2027), is a constructed-response exam in Japanese on the 2017 MEXT junior-high Course of Study, covering geography, history, and civics evenly, with frequent source-reading and event-ordering items. Admission treats the academic test (250) and the report card (260) roughly equally, together with the statement of intent, interview, and, for some schools, a practical test; there is no fixed pass mark. This page provides 100 original English-language practice questions with detailed explanations as a study adaptation — not an official translation, not a reproduction of the official paper, and not a format simulation.
Assessment
The real Kochi social studies examination is a 50-minute paper scored out of 50 points (250 total across five subjects: kokugo, social studies, mathematics, science, English), sat in the A-schedule academic test (Reiwa 9 / 2027 entrance cycle: examination March 3-4, 2027; results March 12, 2027). It is a written, constructed-response paper in Japanese created by the Kochi Prefectural Board of Education on the 2017 (Heisei 29) MEXT junior-high Course of Study, covering geography, history, and civics evenly. Frequent formats include reading data and sources to write a descriptive answer, and history event-ordering (narabekae) problems that require understanding causes, not just memorization. Admission (A-schedule main selection) treats the academic test (250 points) and the report card (chōsasho, 260 points) roughly equally (hobo dōtō), together with the statement of intent (shigan riyūsho), an individual interview, and — for some schools — a practical test; some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha-ka) to specific subjects. There is no fixed pass mark; selection is by ranking within each school's quota. This local bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation providing 100 original practice items.
Time Limit
50 minutes for the social studies subject paper (Reiwa 9 / 2027 A-schedule academic test on March 3-4, 2027; results March 12, 2027)
Passing Score
No fixed pass mark; scored out of 50 points (250 total across 5 subjects). The A-schedule main selection treats the academic test (250) and the report card (260) roughly equally, combined with the statement of intent, interview, and, for some schools, a practical test; some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha-ka) to specific subjects. Selection is by ranking within each school's quota.
Exam Fee
JPY 2,200 entrance examination fee (nyūgaku tesuryō) for full-time prefectural high schools (JPY 950 part-time/teijisei), paid with a Kochi prefectural revenue stamp; Kochi Commercial High School (administered by the Kochi City Board of Education) is paid in cash or postal money order. A prefectural ordinance provides non-collection and exemption for welfare-recipient and economic-hardship applicants. (Kochi Prefectural Board of Education (高知県教育委員会))
Kochi Entrance Social Studies Exam Content Outline
Geography
Japan's regions and prefectures (climate, terrain, industry, population), world regions and climate zones, map reading, resources and energy, and natural disasters.
Japanese History
Ancient through modern Japan, including political periods, the Meiji Restoration, modernization, wars, and postwar recovery, with event-ordering items.
Civics
Japan's Constitution (popular sovereignty, pacifism, fundamental human rights), the Diet, cabinet and judiciary, rights and duties, and international relations.
World History
Ancient civilizations, Greek and Roman worlds, world religions, medieval Europe, the Age of Discovery, the industrial revolution, and modern wars.
Economics
Market economy and price mechanism, money and finance, the Bank of Japan and monetary policy, fiscal policy and taxation, and contemporary economic issues.
How to Pass the Kochi Entrance Social Studies Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No fixed pass mark; scored out of 50 points (250 total across 5 subjects). The A-schedule main selection treats the academic test (250) and the report card (260) roughly equally, combined with the statement of intent, interview, and, for some schools, a practical test; some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha-ka) to specific subjects. Selection is by ranking within each school's quota.
- Assessment: The real Kochi social studies examination is a 50-minute paper scored out of 50 points (250 total across five subjects: kokugo, social studies, mathematics, science, English), sat in the A-schedule academic test (Reiwa 9 / 2027 entrance cycle: examination March 3-4, 2027; results March 12, 2027). It is a written, constructed-response paper in Japanese created by the Kochi Prefectural Board of Education on the 2017 (Heisei 29) MEXT junior-high Course of Study, covering geography, history, and civics evenly. Frequent formats include reading data and sources to write a descriptive answer, and history event-ordering (narabekae) problems that require understanding causes, not just memorization. Admission (A-schedule main selection) treats the academic test (250 points) and the report card (chōsasho, 260 points) roughly equally (hobo dōtō), together with the statement of intent (shigan riyūsho), an individual interview, and — for some schools — a practical test; some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha-ka) to specific subjects. There is no fixed pass mark; selection is by ranking within each school's quota. This local bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation providing 100 original practice items.
- Time limit: 50 minutes for the social studies subject paper (Reiwa 9 / 2027 A-schedule academic test on March 3-4, 2027; results March 12, 2027)
- Exam fee: JPY 2,200 entrance examination fee (nyūgaku tesuryō) for full-time prefectural high schools (JPY 950 part-time/teijisei), paid with a Kochi prefectural revenue stamp; Kochi Commercial High School (administered by the Kochi City Board of Education) is paid in cash or postal money order. A prefectural ordinance provides non-collection and exemption for welfare-recipient and economic-hardship applicants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the real Kochi social studies entrance paper multiple-choice?
No. The Kochi academic test is a written, constructed-response paper in Japanese — students read sources and write descriptive answers by hand, not mark-sheet bubbles. This bank is an English-language four-option MCQ study adaptation, not official past problems or a reproduction of the official layout: real selection items are in Japanese, require written answers, and the official paper's exact item count is not published.
Are these questions official past exam problems?
No. Although the Kochi Prefectural Board of Education publishes the actual R8 examination problems and model answers, it does not publish them as a four-option multiple-choice set. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation aligned to the 2017 MEXT junior-high Course of Study, covering geography, Japanese history, civics, world history, and economics — not an official translation or format simulation.
How long is the social studies paper and what is the maximum score?
The social studies paper is a single 50-minute exam scored out of 50 points. The five academic-test subjects total 250 points and are combined with the 260-point report card in selection. In the Reiwa 9 (2027) cycle the A-schedule academic test is held on March 3-4, 2027, with results on March 12, 2027.
What question types appear on the Kochi social studies paper?
The paper covers geography, history, and civics evenly. Frequent formats include reading data and sources to write a descriptive answer, and history event-ordering (narabekae) problems that require understanding why events happened, not just memorizing them in sequence.
How are the academic test and report card combined in Kochi's selection?
Kochi's A-schedule main selection treats the academic test (250 points) and the report card (chōsasho, 260 points) roughly equally (hobo dōtō), together with the statement of intent (shigan riyūsho), an individual interview, and — for some schools — a practical test. Some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha-ka) to specific subjects. There is no fixed pass mark; selection is by ranking within each school's quota.
How should I approach the history event-ordering (narabekae) items?
Memorizing dates alone is not enough — Kochi's ordering items test why each event happened. Learn the cause-and-effect chain behind each event so you can sequence them even when exact dates are unclear, and practice ordering sets of related events across periods.
What is the Reiwa 9 (2027) examination and results schedule?
For the Reiwa 9 (2027 entrance) cycle, the A-schedule application window is February 1-3, 2027, with a preference-change period February 8-10, 2027. The academic test is held March 3-4, 2027, and results are announced March 12, 2027. The JPY 2,200 entrance examination fee (JPY 950 part-time) is set out in the official Kochi selection guidelines, with exemptions for hardship cases.