Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
240 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
21 |
| Most common nationality |
Japanese |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
45% |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Japanese, Chinese, French, German |
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
15 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
I-Pad, laptop, promethean board |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Results in these examinations |
IGCSE (75% A-A*) / A Levels - no results yet |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1-2 hours |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Personalised Learning Support classes are offered |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Personalised classes (private lessons, scholarship classes) are offered |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
CAT4, OPT, and Interview |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:15 |
| School finish time |
17:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
RSJ offers more than 75 clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, football, baseball, tennis, basketball, net ball, rugby, etc |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Sports fixture with other international / local school |
| Facilities at the school |
RSJ pupils will have access to international-standard learning and co-curricular spaces including science rooms, visual art studios, gallery, design & technology rooms, medical centre, lecture theatre, Blackbox theatre, Harlequin floor Dance Studio, Debate room, Sixth-form Centre, Library, Cafeteria, Reading rooms, Music rooms and recording studios, Dining Hall and Common Rooms. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
- 25m indoor swimming pool
|
| Grades/ages available for boarding |
Grades 6-12 |
| Boarding facilities at the school |
RSJ offers parents and pupils the ability to choose a boarding option that suits them. Full (7-day) boarders will reside in the new RSJ purpose-built boarding Houses, where they will be looked after 7-days a week and enjoy additional activities as well as the use of the school’s new facilities each evening and over every weekend during term time. Weekly boarders will stay overnight at RSJ in a boarding House from Monday to Friday (5-day boarding), returning to school on a Sunday night. RSJ anticipates this will become a very popular option for busy families in Tokyo and across Japan. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Rugby School Japan is a co-educational British day and boarding school. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
RSJ continues 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. RSJ aims 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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