Rugby School Japan
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| Rugby School Japan | |
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 Garden Campus at RSJ | |
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Kashiwanoha, Chiba Prefecture, Japan | |
| Coordinates | 35°53′30″N 139°57′15″E / 35.89167°N 139.95417°E |
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| Other name | RSJ |
| School type | British-private boarding school |
| Motto | The Whole Person, The Whole Point |
| Established | 2023 |
| Founder | Fei Fei Hu (Founder & Chair of Directors, CEO of CEA) |
| Sister school | Rugby School Rugby School Thailand |
| Principal | Tony Darby |
| Years offered | Year 7-13 |
| Gender | co-education |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Enrollment | 225 |
| Capacity | 360 Boarding with 780 Total |
| Average class size | 16 |
| Language | English |
| Campus type | Urban area |
| Accreditation | |
| Alumni | Old Rugbeians |
| Website | https://rugbyschooljapan.ed.jp/ |
Rugby School Japan, nicknamed RSJ, is a selective British private boarding school in Kashiwanoha, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Opened in September 2023, RSJ is in a designated education, innovation, and entrepreneurship hub within the Greater Tokyo Area.[1][2]
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.[3] RSJ offers the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) and A-levels to their students as part of the British curriculum they follow.[4] The school is part of a trend of international boarding schools opening in Japan.
Boarding
[edit]Rugby School Japan opened with four boarding houses, the School House, the Sheriff, the Rupert Brooke and the Tudor. Two boys house and two girls house. 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. [citation needed]
140 students representing 16 countries were enrolled at the time of the school's opening in September 2023.[5]
Each boarding house is overseen by a housemaster or housemistress and their deputies. They are 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.[6][7]
The campus is in Kashiwa-no-ha City, a smart concept being developed by Mitsui Fudosan.[5] It is within Chiba University.[8]
Pastoral care
[edit]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 of the school's community structure.
The school organises 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.[9]
Partnerships and accreditations
[edit]Rugby School Japan is accredited by and a member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS) and was awarded ‘Beacon School’ status for student welfare.[10][11]
In addition, Rugby School is accredited by ISI ( Independent Schools Inspectorate), which has been the benchmark inspection service for independent (private) schools in the UK since the 1980s. [12]
Co-curricular activities
[edit]The school has co-curricular program that has over 55 activities, covering a range of sports and arts.[13]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Rugby School Japan". Rugby School Japan. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ "Rugby School Japan: A modern boarding experience in Tokyo". Study International. 2024-07-23. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ "Rugby School Japan bridges nations, generations". Sustainable Japan by The Japan Times. 2024-03-01. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ "Rugby School Japan: A modern boarding experience in Tokyo". Study International. 2024-07-23. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ a b Forum, NIKKEI ESG Management. "Mitsui Fudosan Is Creating a New Phase of Growth After the Lost Decades". NIKKEI ESG Management Forum. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ "Rugby School Japan". Rugby School Japan. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ "Curriculum | Boarding | Co-Curricular | Calendar". Rugby School Japan | Tokyo | Japan | Asia. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ "Branch of prestigious British Rugby School to open within Chiba Univ. in east Japan". Mainichi Daily News. 2022-08-25. Retrieved 2024-12-29.
- ^ "Rugby School Japan". Rugby School Japan. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ Sliwinski, Mateusz (2024-11-22). "Rugby School Japan Awarded "Beacon School" Status by Council of British International Schools". Rugby School Japan | Tokyo | Japan | Asia. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ "COBIS School Search - Council of British International Schools". www.cobis.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ "Rugby School :: Independent Schools Inspectorate". www.isi.net. Retrieved 2024-12-08.
- ^ "Rugby School Japan". Rugby School Japan. Retrieved 2024-12-08.