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
Information about RSJ fees can be found here.
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.
