Rugby school Japan
News & Articles
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2026/02/06
A Weekend of Sport at RSJ
Last weekend, our campus came to life with competitive sports as pupils took part in basketball, football, and swimming fixtures, all hosted at Rugby School Japan. Our basketball teams’ first league games of the season took…
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Early Oxbridge Offers – A Proud Moment for the Class of 2026
We are very pleased to share some outstanding early university news from our Year 13 cohort. Of the early acceptances received so far, three pupils have already received offers from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge….
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A-Level D&T Students Explore Industrial Manufacturing
On Thursday, 29 January, our A Level Design and Technology pupils took part in their first industry-focused visit, gaining a rare behind-the-scenes insight into the world of precision engineering. The group visited two specialist facilities: Nagai…
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2026/01/23
New Principal Announcement
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Sarah Wade as Principal of Rugby School Japan. Dr Wade has spent her career leading and growing diverse school communities across the UK, Europe, and the Middle…
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Understanding British Boarding Schools in Japan
While boarding school has strong historic and cultural roots in the UK, it can be less-widely understood outside of Great Britain. The goal of this article, therefore, is to provide a factual overview of British-style boarding…
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Sports Update: Building Momentum at RSJ
Sport at Rugby School Japan continues to grow at an exciting pace. Already this academic year, we have hosted and attended more fixtures than in any previous year, including multiple fixtures taking place on the same…
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2025/12/05
Celebrating Our Year 13 Leavers: Stepping Confidently into the Future
As we approach the end of the year, we take great pride in celebrating the achievements of our pupils. We are delighted to share the higher education destinations of last year’s Year 13 cohort: the first…
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RSJ Sports Highlights – A Remarkable Term of Growth & Achievement
This term has been one of the most exciting yet for Rugby School Japan sport, marked by rapid growth, memorable fixtures, and outstanding demonstrations of RSJ values across every team. We are proud to share that…
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2025/11/21
Malvern College Derby Day (Saturday 8th Nov. 2025)
Derby Day at Rugby School Japan was a wonderful celebration of school sport, spirit, and community. Across every venue, RSJ pupils demonstrated our core values of Respect, Aspiration, Integrity, and Kindness, creating a positive and memorable…
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What is UWS?
The most powerful and cost-effective tool for reducing poverty and promoting gender equality is education, yet 272 million children worldwide still lack access to it. United World Schools (UWS) is a global charity that brings education…
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2025/11/07
Seeing Theory in Motion – Year 11 Glico Ice Cream Factory Visit
Our Year 11 Business students stepped out of the classroom and into the world of industry with an exciting visit to the Glico ice cream production facility this week. What began as a learning excursion quickly…
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RSJ Pupils Recognised with OxfordAQA Go Further Awards
We are proud to announce that two of our Rugby School Japan graduates have been honoured with the prestigious OxfordAQA Go Further Awards, a global recognition presented to students who achieve the highest marks in OxfordAQA…
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2025/10/31
Rugby School Japan Reaches 300-Pupil Milestone in its Third Year A New Chapter of Growth and Excellence
Clarence Education Asia Ltd. 2025年10月31日 13時00分 Rugby School Japan (RSJ), established in 2023 as part of the 450-year-old Rugby School Group, has reached 300 pupils in its third academic year. Based in Kashiwanoha Campus City, 30…
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2025/10/27
What is SEND?
SEND stands for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities – but at its heart, it is about recognising that every child learns differently. Some pupils may need a little extra support with reading, focus, or confidence, and…
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A Special Talk with Nobel Laureate Sir Richard J. Roberts
53 Rugby School Japan pupils had the rare privilege of attending a special lecture by Sir Richard J. Roberts, Nobel Laureate in Physiology or Medicine, at the Kashiwanoha Conference Centre early this month. The event, hosted…
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A Celebration of Connection and Culture at RSJ’s Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival has long been a time for reunion, reflection, and gratitude — a moment to pause beneath the full moon and appreciate the people who make our lives brighter. At Rugby School Japan, this…
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2025/10/10
Scholars Forge Connections: Culture, History and the World Expo
22 of our scholars completed an inspiring two-day trip to Osaka, designed to broaden horizons and connect learning with real-world culture. For many, it was their first time visiting the city, and the experience offered a…
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RSJ Pupils Rise as Exchange Ambassadors and Leaders
Since returning to school in September, Rugby School Japan has had the honour of hosting three visiting schools and sharing the warmth and spirit of the RSJ community with their pupils. These visits have provided wonderful…
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2025/09/26
Noah’s A-Level Journey
Noah was born in the UK and began his education at a local state primary school before moving to Christ Church Cathedral School in Oxford. He later attended St Edward’s School, Oxford, where Simon Palferman –…
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2025/09/19
A Statement From Rugby School Japan
Friday, 19th September 2025 Rugby School Japan, Kashiwanoha, Japan Rugby School Japan (RSJ) announces that our Founding Principal, Mr Tony Darby, will step down at the end of the 2025–26 academic year, after four years of…
