Rugby school japan
Admissions
How To Apply
We are delighted that you are considering an application for your daughter or son to Rugby School Japan. Applications are being accepted into years 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
Places within each year group will be strictly limited each year. The School will accept rolling applications throughout the school year, though early applications are encouraged, and the School reserves the right to close applications to certain year groups once they become full. Waiting lists will then be utilised where year groups are full.
Academic Year Placement Chart
2024-25 Admission (Aug 2024 – Jul 2025)
| Date of Birth | Age | Academic Year |
| 1 Sep 2012 – 31 Aug 2013 | 11 – 12 | Year 7 |
| 1 Sep 2011 – 31 Aug 2012 | 12 – 13 | Year 8 |
| 1 Sep 2010 – 31 Aug 2011 | 13 – 14 | Year 9 |
| 1 Sep 2009 – 31 Aug 2010 | 14 – 15 | Year 10 (IGCSE, 1st Year) *Entry closes in October |
| 1 Sep 2008 – 31 Aug 2009 | 15 – 16 | Year 11 (IGCSE, 2nd Year) *RSJ does not usually admit pupils into Year 11 |
| 1 Sep 2007 – 31 Aug 2008 | 16 – 17 | Year 12 (A-level, 1st Year) *Entry closes in October |
| 1 Sep 2006 – 31 Aug 2007 | 17 – 18 | Year 13 (A-level, 2nd Year) *RSJ does not usually admit pupils into Year 13 |
2025-26 Admission (Aug 2025 – Jul 2026)
| Date of Birth | Age | Academic Year |
| 1 Sep 2013 – 31 Aug 2014 | 11 – 12 | Year 7 |
| 1 Sep 2012 – 31 Aug 2013 | 12 – 13 | Year 8 |
| 1 Sep 2011 – 31 Aug 2012 | 13 – 14 | Year 9 |
| 1 Sep 2010 – 31 Aug 2011 | 14 – 15 | Year 10 (IGCSE, 1st Year) *Entry closes in October |
| 1 Sep 2009 – 31 Aug 2010 | 15 – 16 | Year 11 (IGCSE, 2nd Year) *RSJ does not usually admit pupils into Year 11 |
| 1 Sep 2008 – 31 Aug 2009 | 16 – 17 | Year 12 (A-level, 1st Year) *Entry closes in October |
| 1 Sep 2007 – 31 Aug 2008 | 17 – 18 | Year 13 (A-level, 2nd Year) *RSJ does not usually admit pupils into Year 13 |
Open Days
The School holds regular Open Days for prospective parents.
For parents outside of the Tokyo area that cannot attend an in-person meeting, online sessions can also be made available.
Visit us
We warmly welcome potential parents to visit Rugby School Japan. We recommend you register to join one of our Open Days if you would like to visit the school. However, if this is not possible, then please email admissions@rugbyschooljapan.ed.jp and our Admissions Team will do all they can to assist you in arranging a personal visit.
Address
277-0882
6-2-5 Kashiwanoha Kashiwa City
Chiba, Japan
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Phone
+81 (0) 471 68 0536
ONLINE APPLICATION PROCEDURE
The formal application process is accessible via the Open Apply portal. Once an application is received, applicants will be assessed in numeracy, literacy, verbal reasoning and other specific subjects as required. All assessments will be conducted in English.
The School will also request a copy of recent report cards, which should cover at least two years preceding the date of application. Consideration will also be given to any formal public examination results, and a confidential reference will also be required and requested directly from the child’s current or last school.
An interview to establish your child’s broader interests and character will also take place to assess their non-academic potential. We are looking for academic ability and potential, co-curricular interests and enthusiasms and the necessary resilience to be part of a boarding school environment – even as a day student.
Parents must fully understand and accept the educational philosophy of the School and its commitment to a holistic and broad boarding and day education.
RSJ Fees
| RSJ Fee Category | Fees (2024-25)
JPY |
|
| Day Pupil Annual Tuition Fees | Year 7 | 4,500,000 |
| Year 8 & Year 9 | 4,750,000 | |
| Year 10 & Year 11 (IGCSE) | 5,300,000 | |
| Year 12 & Year 13 (A-Level) | 5,500,000 | |
| Annual Boarding Fees | Full (7-day) Boarding Fee | 3,200,000 |
| Weekly (5-day) Boarding Fee | 2,900,000 | |
| Other Fees | Application Fee | 40,000 |
| Enrolment Fee | 500,000 | |
| School Development Fee (upon enrolment) | 500,000 | |
| Facility Maintenance Fee (annual) | 500,000 | |
Included in Tuition and Boarding Fees:
- Tuition Fees include academic tuition, academic resources, curriculum trips, events and sports fixtures within Japan.
- Boarding Fees include lodging, tutorial sessions and supervision outside school lessons, room cleaning and laundry.
Excluded from Tuition Fees and Boarding Fees:
- Tuition and Boarding fees exclude school uniform fees, English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Special Education Needs (SEN) support, transport to/from school, school trips outside of Japan, laptop computer and other electronic devices (RSJ will operate a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy) and other personal expenses.
Early Payment Discount Programme:
As part of our commitment to providing financial flexibility to families, RSJ offers an Early Payment Discount Programme for newly-enrolled and existing students.
For newly enrolled pupils we offer two advance payment options:
- A 10% discount when full, annual payment of tuition and boarding fees is made between 1st January and 31st March, prior to the commencement of the next Academic Year.
- A 5% discount when full, annual payment of tuition and boarding fees is made between 1st April and 31st May, prior to the commencement of the next Academic Year.
For existing pupils we offer the following fee concession:
- A 3% discount when full, annual payment of tuition and boarding fees is made between 1st April and 31st May, prior to the commencement of the next Academic Year.
Sibling Fee Remission
We are also delighted to offer the following sibling discounts:
- A family’s eldest child will receive a 5% tuition and boarding fee remission if two siblings enrol at Rugby School Japan (a total of 2 siblings) [applicable from the 2025-26 Academic Year]
- A family’s eldest child will receive a 15% tuition and boarding fee remission if two siblings enrol at Rugby School Japan (a total of 3 siblings).
- A family’s eldest sibling will receive a 30% tuition and boarding fee remission if three siblings enrol at Rugby School Japan (a total of 4 siblings).
Please note that the Early Payment Discount Programme can only be applied to children not benefitting from any other fee concessions, including scholarships, bursaries, sibling discounts or special financial assistance.
Termly Meal Fees:
Meal fees will be billed independently in accordance with the term-based meal fee structure outlined below.
| RSJ Termly Meal Fees | Fees (2024-25)
JPY |
|
| Day Pupils | Autumn Term (Term 1) | 93,380 |
| Spring Term (Term 2) | 67,620 | |
| Summer Term (Term 3) | 69,000 | |
| Weekly Boarders | Autumn Term (Term 1) | 251,720 |
| Spring Term (Term 2) | 182,280 | |
| Summer Term (Term 3) | 186,000 | |
| Full Boarders | Autumn Term (Term 1) | 336,980 |
| Spring Term (Term 2) | 244,020 | |
| Summer Term (Term 3) | 249,000 | |
Admissions Policy
The RSJ Admissions Policy can be found here.
CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION PROGRAMME
The Corporate Contribution Programme (CCP) is a potentially cost effective and advantageous alternative to paying Enrolment and Tuition fees at an international school. Participation in this programme can reduce the costs of a child’s education by reducing the parent’s tax burden in Japan. Participation also supports the school at no additional expense to the parent.
