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1. Application submission and initial eligibility. Applications are accepted for Years 7 through 12, with spaces strictly limited in each year. Applications are processed on a rolling basis throughout the school year, but early applications are encouraged and some year groups may close once full. If a year group is full, a waiting list will be used to manage demand. The online application is completed via the OpenApply system, and after submission a member of the Admissions team will contact you to outline next steps.
2. Application fee payment and Confidential Reference Form request. All families must pay a 40,000 yen application fee and request a Confidential Reference Form through the OpenApply system at this stage. The Confidential Reference Form asks the nominated referee for comments on your child's academic and pastoral suitability. If there are issues requesting the form, contact the admissions team for assistance.
3. Admissions assessments and testing. Applicants will complete the CAT4 assessment and the Oxford English Placement Test, followed by an interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Before these assessments, families are invited to a pre-screening interview with a member of the Admissions Team. Year 12 applicants will also take English and Maths assessment papers (30 minutes each) plus additional subjects as chosen by the pupil.
4. Decision and communication of results. After completing the assessments, the Admissions Team will contact you with your results in approximately 1–2 weeks. For successful overseas applicants who will travel to Japan alone, a student visa application is required at this stage, and the visa process typically takes about three months.
5. Open Days, visits, and arranging in-person meetings. The School holds regular Open Days, and prospective parents are encouraged to register to visit the campus. If in-person attendance is not possible, online sessions can be arranged, and private campus visits can be coordinated by emailing admissions@rugbyschooljapan.ed.jp.
6. Next steps and ongoing communication. Following initial contact, families will continue to engage with the Admissions Team as the process progresses, with annual year-group considerations and potential updates to timelines based on year-group capacity and admissions decisions. Waiting lists and capacity constraints may influence the timing of offers.
The school uses a waiting-list system when a year group is full. If a year group has no remaining space, waiting lists are activated to manage interested applicants and determine potential offers as spaces become available. This approach is taken because year-group spaces are limited and the school reserves the right to close applications to certain year groups when full.
RSJ offers a multi-faceted Scholarships Programme across several disciplines, with Awards lasting for the duration of a pupil's time at RSJ, subject to annual review. The main scholarship types are Academic, Expressive and Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Sports, and All-Rounder (by invitation). Each award typically includes a tuition-related waiver, with other fees payable; boarding fee support may be offered at the Principal's discretion. Details: Academic Scholarships (Years 7–12) may include up to a 10% waiver of Day Pupil Annual Tuition Fees, plus 100% waivers of Enrolment Fee and School Development Fee; other fees remain payable. Expressive and Visual Arts Scholarships include a 10% tuition waiver and 100% waivers of Enrolment and School Development Fees, with other fees payable; Performing Arts Scholarships mirror the same structure, and Sports Scholarships offer similar waivers with an additional practical assessment component. All-Rounder Scholarships (By Invitation only) are for pupils contributing across multiple life areas and follow a tailored programme with mentor support; award details are shared upon invitation. All scholarships require annual review and adherence to RSJ values. Application basics: RSJ's Scholarship process involves an initial RSJ Admissions application, then a separate Scholarship path for eligible candidates, including interviews, portfolios, or auditions as appropriate; internal candidates may be considered.
Rugby School Japan (RSJ) is a premier British international day and boarding school situated in the Kashiwanoha Smart City of Chiba Prefecture, located 30 minutes from central Tokyo via the Tsukuba Express Line. Serving a co-educational student body aged 11–18 (Years 7–13), RSJ delivers a rigorous British curriculum. This academic pathway leads to IGCSEs for Years 10–11 and A Levels for Years 12–13. Pupils are further challenged and supported through the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), which facilitates independent, deep-dive research into specialised subjects of interest. The school is defined by its commitment to the development of "The Whole Person." Guided by the belief that social, recreational, and cultural engagement is essential to individual growth, RSJ provides a vast array of co-curricular enrichment. This includes professional-level programmes in music, drama, dance, coding, and debating, alongside elite sports clubs, outdoor education, and diverse academic and cultural societies. As it enters its third academic year with a thriving community of 300+ pupils, RSJ offers flexible residency options including Day, Weekly, and Full Boarding, fostering a global community within a state-of-the-art Japanese setting.
