# Rugby School Japan

Rugby School Japan, nicknamed RSJ, is a British-private boarding school in Kashiwa city, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Opened in September 2023, RSJ is in a designated education, innovation, and entrepreneurship hub within the Greater Tokyo Area.
Situated in Kashiwanoha near Chiba University and Tokyo University's Kashiwa campus, RSJ is positioned on an expanding and sprawling complex. The school is the second international school established by the UK-based Rugby School, after Rugby School Thailand. RSJ offers the International General Certificate of Secondary Education(IGCSE) and A-levels to their students as part of the British curriculum they follow. The school is part of a trend of international boarding schools opening in Japan.

## Boarding

Rugby School Japan opened with two boarding houses, the School House, and Rupert Brooke. In September 2024, two additional boarding houses, Tudor and Sheriff, were opened, with another pair of boarding houses planned to open in September 2025. The boarding facilities are purpose-built to meet the needs of the boarding community. Currently, approximately 55% of the student population consists of weekly and full boarders who are supported by experienced staff.
140 students representing 16 countries enrolled at the time of the school's opening in September 2023.
Each boarding house is overseen by a Housemaster/mistress and their deputies. They are further supported by non-residential teachers who contribute to the boarding environment. Boarders have access to school facilities and participate in a weekend activity program designed to help them engage with the surrounding Japanese environment. The boarding program emphasizes a strong partnership between the boarding staff and the students' families, fostering mutual trust between home and school.
The campus is located in Kashiwa-no-ha City, a smart concept being developed by Mitsui Fudosan. It is located within Chiba University.

## Pastoral care

At RSJ, all students and teachers belong to a house system, a community comprising approximately 70 day and boarding students. The House system plays a role in fostering school spirit and providing opportunities for leadership, mentoring, and teamwork. The Houses are named after their counterparts at Rugby School in the United Kingdom and are part the school's community structure.
The school organizes a range of house activities, including weekly sports competitions and events such as House Music, as part of an extracurricular program. These activities are designed to promote collaboration, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging among students and staff.

## Partnerships and accreditations

The principal of RSJ, aims to advance by establishing partnerships with community groups and corporations. Google runs a co-curricular club aimed at increasing the number of women in tech, and there is also a local innovation lab where students can engage with entrepreneurs and access resources to launch their own ventures. Ties have also been established with Chiba University in the area of hydroponics.
As of today, Rugby School Japan is accredited by and a member of the Council of British International Schools(COBIS).
In addition, Rugby School is accredited by ISI(Independent Schools Inspectorate), which RSJ is a part of.

## Co-curricular activities

The school has co-curricular program that has over 55 activities, covering a range of sports and arts.