Rugby School Japan
- IGCSE
- A Level
Per yearabout USD 29.1K–36.9K
JPY 4.6M–5.85M · 2027-28 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Co-educational British-style day and boarding school in Kashiwanoha, Chiba, offering IGCSE and A Level for Years 7 to 13.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IGCSE · A Level
Ages
Ages 11–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2027-28 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | JPY 4,600,000≈ USD 29.1K |
| Year 8 & Year 9 | JPY 4,850,000≈ USD 30.6K |
| Year 10 & Year 11 (IGCSE) | JPY 5,600,000≈ USD 35.4K |
| Year 12 & Year 13 (A-Level) | JPY 5,850,000≈ USD 36.9K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Year 7 | JPY 4,600,000 (about USD 29.1K) |
| Year 8 & Year 9 | JPY 4,850,000 (about USD 30.6K) |
| Year 10 & Year 11 (IGCSE) | JPY 5,600,000 (about USD 35.4K) |
| Year 12 & Year 13 (A-Level) | JPY 5,850,000 (about USD 36.9K) |
Source: school website (rugbyschooljapan.ed.jp) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 40,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 550,000
- Capital levy
- JPY 500,000
- Lunch
- JPY 230,000
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Cat4, Interview, Eal test
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- Eldest child: 5% remission with 2 siblings enrolled, 15% with 3, 30% with 4 (tuition and boarding fees)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIGCSE · A Level
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Boarding
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Gym
- Theatre
- Sports field
- Library
- Boarding
Sports
- Rugby
- Football
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Badminton
Arts
- Music
- Drama
- Dance
- Visual art
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- Accreditations
- COBIS
- Memberships
- COBIS
More details
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Diving deeper
House system
Pupils belong to houses that run activities and inter-house competitions such as football.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
A school corporation established under Japan's Private Schools Act and accredited by the Governor of Chiba Prefecture.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
British-style inquiry-based teaching that builds critical thinking, source evaluation, independent learning and problem solving.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Facilities overview
A garden campus with many trees and green areas, about 30 minutes from central Tokyo by train.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Rugby and soccer fields, tennis courts, a 25m indoor swimming pool, gymnasium and multi-purpose courts.
- Rugby and soccer field
- Tennis courts
- 25m indoor swimming pool
- Gymnasium
- Multi-purpose courts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Science rooms, visual art studios, design and technology studios, library, reading rooms, and music rooms with recording studios.
- Science rooms
- Visual art studios
- Gallery
- Design and technology studios
- Library
- Reading rooms
- Music rooms
- Recording studios
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Blackbox theatre, dance studio, debate room, dining hall and common rooms.
- Blackbox theatre
- Harlequin floor dance studio
- Debate room
- Dining hall
- Common rooms
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Arts and creative
Music, drama and dance are central to school life, with choirs, ensembles and regular productions.
- Music
- Drama
- Dance
- Choirs
- Ensembles
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Awards
Three pupils received OxfordAQA Go Further Awards for 2026 IGCSE, A Level and EPQ results.
- OxfordAQA Go Further Awards
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Accreditations
Gained COBIS accreditation and membership in November 2024, with Beacon Status for pupil welfare and a Good Schools Guide review.
- COBIS
- Beacon Status
- Good Schools Guide
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Rolling admissions into Years 7-12. Applicants complete CAT4, an English placement test and an interview, with results usually within 1-2 weeks.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Scholarships
Academic, visual arts and performing arts scholarships for Years 7-12. Reviewed annually and not based on financial status.
- Academic
- Expressive and Visual Arts
- Performing Arts
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Waitlist
Year groups that are full use a waiting list. Places in each year group are strictly limited.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
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