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Our Philosophy

For over 450 years, Rugby has developed a quantum model – a style of education and educational ethos, focused on the academic, spiritual, and artistic growth of pupils who cultivate courage and are not afraid of failure. The formation of character runs in parallel with the growth of a pupil’s personal network, and propensity for collaboration during their school days and beyond.

RSJ continues this tradition of holistic education, emphasising not only on academic rigour and creative pedagogy, but also the co-curricular enrichment of all pupils – offering a learning experience that extends beyond the classroom and into all facets of life. The mental and physical wellbeing of pupils is paramount. At RSJ, collaborative teamwork and shared vision is as important as individual achievement. We aim to develop grounded and authentic people, who as part of an integrated community of Rugbeians, will contribute towards a better future locally and globally.

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The Whole Person
The WHOLe POINT

At Rugby School Japan the Whole Person is the Whole Point. We want all of our pupils and staff to feel rooted in the community of Rugby, so that it is a place in which they can form deep and long-lasting friendships, pursue interests through which they can better understand themselves, and become equipped with the values which mean they can change the world for the better.

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Message from
the Principal

Dr Sarah Wade

Welcome to Rugby School Japan. It is a privilege to serve as Principal of Rugby School Japan and to lead a community that brings together the heritage and traditions of Rugby School with the energy, innovation and rich cultural context of Japan. Since opening, RSJ has established strong foundations and a distinctive identity.

I believe passionately that education is about more than academic outcomes. It helps young people discover who they are, what they value and how they can contribute to the world. Rugby’s ethos, The Whole Person, The Whole Point, captures this beautifully. We want every pupil to feel known, valued and challenged, developing the confidence, character and curiosity to embrace opportunity.

At Rugby School Japan, academic ambition sits alongside exceptional pastoral care and a rich programme of sport, the arts, service, leadership and co-curricular experiences. Whether pupils join us as day pupils, weekly boarders, or full boarders, they become part of a community that believes in them, encourages them to step beyond their comfort zones and inspires them to become the very best version of themselves.

As we look to the future, we will continue to honour Rugby’s traditions while embracing the opportunities of a pioneering British school in Japan. We want pupils to leave us not simply prepared for the future, but with the courage, creativity and sense of responsibility to shape the world.

I warmly invite you to explore our website, visit our School and discover our community for yourself. I look forward to welcoming you.

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Senior Management Team

  • Dr Sarah Wade
    Dr Sarah Wade

    Principal

  • Alastair Falzon
    Alastair Falzon

    Deputy Principal (Pastoral)

  • Grace Piana
    Grace Piana

    Deputy Principal (Academic)

  • Dr Marc Beardsley
    Dr Marc Beardsley

    Chief Operating Officer

Senior Leadership Team

  • Sophie Nicholls
    Sophie Nicholls

    Assistant Principal (Teaching & Learning)

  • Laura Thomas
    Laura Thomas

    Assistant Principal (Pastoral)

  • Axel Remoiville
    Axel Remoiville

    Assistant Principal (Pupil Progression & Pathways)

  • Jessica Ivey-Sun
    Jessica Ivey-Sun

    Assistant Principal (Enrichment)

  • Jamie Gibbings
    Jamie Gibbings

    Director of Operations

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Global Network

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Rugby School Japan is proud to be part of the Rugby School Group, an international network of pupils, teachers and senior leaders united by one ethos: Whole Person, Whole Point.

The Group has established schools in a number of locations internationally, including the United Kingdom, Thailand, Japan, Nigeria, Dubai, and Hanoi.

RSJ pupils will immediately join a global community of Rugbeians who aspire to academic excellence and enjoy entry to the world’s leading universities.

Digital collaboration and in‑person exchanges enable pupils across our schools to work together and learn from one another.

At the centre of group life is our historic House system. It provides a structure of strong pastoral care and belonging, where shared routines and a commitment to one another lay the foundations for lifelong friendships across the Rugby School community.

 

Rugby School

Brief History

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Rugby School is one of the oldest independent schools in Britain. Located in Warwickshire, the School was founded in 1567 by Lawrence Sheriff, purveyor of spices to Queen Elizabeth I, as a Free Grammar School for the boys. By 1667 Rugby was acquiring a name for scholarship and it developed rapidly under a series of outstanding masters. The School moved from the middle of Rugby town to occupy a manor house on the present site of School House in 1750.

Towards the end of the 20th century, the school once favoured by England’s monarchs became co-educational.

The first international Rugby School was opened in Thailand in 2017.

Rugby School Japan continues the tradition of excellence and innovation and is proud to be the second international school in the Group. RSJ is international in outlook and recruitment, welcoming boys and girls from all over the region and the world.

Read more at rugbyschool.co.uk/about/history