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RSJ provides English as the language of instruction and teaches Japanese as a core subject. Beginning in the earliest years, pupils have the opportunity to study at least one modern language in addition to English and Japanese. In Years 10–11, pupils typically study one foreign language for IGCSE, with French, German, and Japanese offered in the opening year.
RSJ does not offer bilingual education. The language of instruction is English, and all campus communications are in English. Japanese is taught as a subject with two programmes in Years 7–9: a Japanese language programme for first-language learners and a separate programme to teach Japanese as a foreign language. In Years 10–11, students study Japanese as part of the Japanese IGCSE qualification.
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.
