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Rugby School Japan holds the following accreditations:
- COBIS membership and accreditation (Council of British International Schools). In November 2024, Rugby School Japan gained accreditation and membership to COBIS, joining a global network of British international schools that meet robust international standards and pursue high academic and pastoral provision. rsj also holds COBIS Beacon Status for pupil welfare as part of this COBIS recognition.
- Governor of Chiba Prefecture accreditation. Rugby School Japan is a school corporation established under Japan's Private Schools Act and is accredited by the Governor of Chiba Prefecture (School Code H212310000206).
Rugby School Japan has been awarded COBIS Beacon Status for pupil welfare. This COBIS designation recognizes exceptional pastoral care and welfare for students, and RSJ is noted as one of the few schools in Japan to receive it. The award was announced in November 2024 as part of COBIS recognition.
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.
