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Key Facts: Kumamoto Entrance English Exam
50 min / 50 points
Length and maximum score of the Kumamoto English paper, which includes the listening test within the same 50 minutes (Reiwa 9 cycle: March 4–5, 2027)
Kumamoto Prefectural Board of Education R8 selection requirements (subject timing and marks) and R9 basic policy (schedule)
250 + 180
Later (ippan) general selection uses the academic test (250) and report card (chōsasho, 180), with the five academic subjects' ratings corrected (hosei) by the test scores; some schools weight English (keisha-ka)
Kumamoto Prefectural Board of Education R8 selection requirements (subject timing and marks) and R9 basic policy (schedule)
Mar 4–5, 2027
Reiwa 9 later-selection academic test dates; results March 12, 2027; application window February 12–17, 2027
Kumamoto Prefectural Board of Education R9 basic policy (published 9 June 2026) and Benesse Kumamoto R9 entrance schedule
JPY 2,200
Entrance selection fee for full-time prefectural high schools (JPY 950 part-time/teijisei), paid through the official online application site; not refunded once paid
Kumamoto Prefectural Board of Education R8 (2026) selection requirements
100
Free original practice questions in this bank
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The Kumamoto public high school entrance English paper is a 50-minute, 50-point written exam (with a listening test) held on Day 1 of the later (ippan) general selection academic test (March 4–5, 2027), covering listening, reading, grammar, and English composition, set by the Kumamoto Prefectural Board of Education. This page offers 100 original English-language practice questions with explanations as a study aid.
Sample Kumamoto Entrance English Practice Questions
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1Choose the word closest in meaning to "rapid". rapid: The river has a rapid current after heavy rain.
2Choose the word closest in meaning to "ancient". ancient: We visited an ancient temple built over a thousand years ago.
3Choose the word closest in meaning to "enormous". enormous: An enormous tree stood in the center of the park.
4Choose the opposite of "increase". increase: The population of the town began to increase.
5Choose the opposite of "borrow". borrow: May I borrow your pen for a moment?
6Choose the word that best completes the collocation: He made a _____ to the teacher about the noisy classroom.
7Choose the word that best completes the collocation: She _____ a cold last weekend and stayed in bed.
8Choose the correctly spelled word to complete: The teacher gave a clear _____ of the new rule.
9Choose the correctly spelled word: Many people _____ in the marathon last Sunday.
10Choose the word that is commonly confused with its near partner: I want to _____ you for your kind help.
About the Kumamoto Entrance English Exam
The Kumamoto Public High School Entrance Selection English paper is created by the Kumamoto Prefectural Board of Education. The single 50-minute, 50-point written paper, sat on Day 1 of the later (ippan) general selection academic test (Reiwa 9 / 2027 cycle: March 4–5, 2027), includes a listening test and covers listening, reading, grammar, and English composition (eisakubun), on the 2017 MEXT junior-high Course of Study. From the 2026 (Reiwa 8) cycle the former A/B school-choice problems were abolished and all prefectural schools (except Kumamoto City schools) use a common paper. The later selection uses the academic test (250) and the report card (180); 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 Kumamoto English examination is a 50-minute paper scored out of 50 points (250 total across five subjects: kokugo, social studies, mathematics, science, English), sat on Day 1 (13:10–14:00) of the later (ippan) general selection academic test (Reiwa 9 / 2027 entrance cycle: examination March 4–5, 2027; results March 12, 2027). It is administered in Japanese with English as the tested subject and includes a listening test (risuningu tesuto) within the English testing time. From the 2026 (Reiwa 8) cycle the former A/B school-choice problems for English were abolished and all prefectural schools (except Kumamoto City schools) use a common paper, with the listening test also common. The paper typically has five big questions: a listening question, a blank-fill / ordered-English-composition / English-material-reading / charted-dialogue-reading question, a dialogue-reading question, a long-passage (chōbun) reading question, and an English-composition (eisakubun) question; thinking-skill items are common and difficulty is slightly above standard. The later (ippan) general selection uses the academic test (250 points) and the report card (chōsasho, 180 points); the five academic subjects' report-card ratings are corrected (hosei) using the academic-test scores and ranked within each school's quota, and some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha-ka) to English. There is no fixed pass mark. This local bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation providing 100 original practice items.
Time Limit
50 minutes for the English subject paper, including the listening test (Reiwa 9 / 2027 later-selection academic test on March 4–5, 2027; results March 12, 2027). In the published Reiwa 8 timetable English ran 13:10–14:00 on Day 1.
Passing Score
No fixed pass mark; scored out of 50 points (250 total across 5 subjects). The later (ippan) general selection uses the academic test (250) and the report card (chōsasho, 180); the five academic subjects' report-card ratings are corrected (hosei) using the academic-test scores, and both rankings must fall within the quota for first-stage admission. Some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha-ka) to English: the prefecture-wide special-scoring rule doubles the English score for eigo-ka English departments and for futsū-ka English and international courses, such as Kumamoto First HS English course and Kumamoto Kita HS English department. Selection is by ranking within each school's quota.
Exam Fee
JPY 2,200 entrance selection fee (nyūgaku sentaku tesūryō) for full-time prefectural high schools (JPY 950 part-time/teijisei), paid through the official online application site (shutsugan sait) during the application period; once paid, the fee is not refunded. The fee is set out in the official Kumamoto selection requirements (nyūgakusha sentaku yōkō). (Kumamoto Prefectural Board of Education (熊本県教育委員会))
Kumamoto Entrance English Exam Content Outline
English Vocabulary
Word meaning, synonyms and antonyms, collocations, context-appropriate word choice, commonly-confused words, and spelling.
English Grammar
Tense, comparatives and superlatives, modals, relative clauses, passive voice, gerund and infinitive, prepositions, and word order.
Reading Comprehension
Short passages with four-choice items on main idea, detail, inference, and pronoun reference, plus a long-passage (chōbun) item set.
Listening Comprehension
MCQ adaptations of listening strategy — gist, detail, and inferred intent from a described spoken script.
Composition and Writing
Sentence reordering, connecting expressions, topic-sentence selection, English-composition structure, and sentence-level error correction.
How to Pass the Kumamoto Entrance English Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: No fixed pass mark; scored out of 50 points (250 total across 5 subjects). The later (ippan) general selection uses the academic test (250) and the report card (chōsasho, 180); the five academic subjects' report-card ratings are corrected (hosei) using the academic-test scores, and both rankings must fall within the quota for first-stage admission. Some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha-ka) to English: the prefecture-wide special-scoring rule doubles the English score for eigo-ka English departments and for futsū-ka English and international courses, such as Kumamoto First HS English course and Kumamoto Kita HS English department. Selection is by ranking within each school's quota.
- Assessment: The real Kumamoto English examination is a 50-minute paper scored out of 50 points (250 total across five subjects: kokugo, social studies, mathematics, science, English), sat on Day 1 (13:10–14:00) of the later (ippan) general selection academic test (Reiwa 9 / 2027 entrance cycle: examination March 4–5, 2027; results March 12, 2027). It is administered in Japanese with English as the tested subject and includes a listening test (risuningu tesuto) within the English testing time. From the 2026 (Reiwa 8) cycle the former A/B school-choice problems for English were abolished and all prefectural schools (except Kumamoto City schools) use a common paper, with the listening test also common. The paper typically has five big questions: a listening question, a blank-fill / ordered-English-composition / English-material-reading / charted-dialogue-reading question, a dialogue-reading question, a long-passage (chōbun) reading question, and an English-composition (eisakubun) question; thinking-skill items are common and difficulty is slightly above standard. The later (ippan) general selection uses the academic test (250 points) and the report card (chōsasho, 180 points); the five academic subjects' report-card ratings are corrected (hosei) using the academic-test scores and ranked within each school's quota, and some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha-ka) to English. There is no fixed pass mark. This local bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation providing 100 original practice items.
- Time limit: 50 minutes for the English subject paper, including the listening test (Reiwa 9 / 2027 later-selection academic test on March 4–5, 2027; results March 12, 2027). In the published Reiwa 8 timetable English ran 13:10–14:00 on Day 1.
- Exam fee: JPY 2,200 entrance selection fee (nyūgaku sentaku tesūryō) for full-time prefectural high schools (JPY 950 part-time/teijisei), paid through the official online application site (shutsugan sait) during the application period; once paid, the fee is not refunded. The fee is set out in the official Kumamoto selection requirements (nyūgakusha sentaku yōkō).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the real Kumamoto English paper include a listening test?
Yes — the listening test (risuningu tesuto) is administered within the 50-minute English testing time, and from the 2026 (Reiwa 8) cycle it is a common paper for all prefectural schools (except Kumamoto City schools). This bank cannot play audio, so listening items are MCQ adaptations of listening strategy based on a described spoken script. The bank is an English-language study adaptation, not a reproduction of the official listening or written-response tasks.
Are these questions official past exam problems?
No. Although the Kumamoto 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 vocabulary, grammar, reading, listening strategies, and composition — not an official translation or format simulation.
How long is the English paper and what is the maximum score?
The English paper is a single 50-minute exam scored out of 50 points, with the listening test included in this time on Day 1 of the two-day academic test; under the published Reiwa 8 timetable it ran 13:10–14:00. The five academic-test subjects total 250 points and are combined with the 180-point report card in the later (ippan) general selection. In the Reiwa 9 (2027) cycle the academic test is held on March 4–5, 2027, with results on March 12, 2027.
What question types appear on the Kumamoto English paper?
The paper typically has five big questions: a listening question, a blank-fill / ordered-English-composition / English-material-reading / charted-dialogue-reading question, a dialogue-reading question, a long-passage (chōbun) reading question, and an English-composition (eisakubun) question. Thinking-skill items are common and the difficulty is slightly above standard, so practice past papers to grasp the recurring patterns.
How are the academic test and report card combined in Kumamoto's selection?
Kumamoto's later (ippan) general selection uses the academic test (250 points) and the report card (chōsasho, 180 points). The five academic subjects' report-card ratings are corrected (hosei) using the academic-test scores; candidates whose academic-test rank and report-card rank both fall within the quota are admitted in the first stage. Some schools apply weighted scoring (keisha-ka) to English. There is no fixed pass mark.
Is this bank an official English sitting of the exam?
No. The official exam is administered in Japanese with English as the tested subject; there is no official English-language sitting. This is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation that helps learners prepare, including non-native English speakers researching the Kumamoto exam — not an official translation or format simulation.
What is the Reiwa 9 (2027) examination and results schedule?
For the Reiwa 9 (2027 entrance) cycle, the earlier (tokushoku) selection application window is January 20–25, 2027 with the test on February 2, 2027. The later (ippan) general selection application window is February 12–17, 2027, the academic test is held March 4–5, 2027, and results are announced March 12, 2027. The JPY 2,200 entrance selection fee (JPY 950 part-time) is set out in the official Kumamoto selection requirements.