Rugby school japan
Admissions
How To Apply
We are delighted that you are considering an application for your daughter or son to Rugby School Japan. Applications are being accepted into years 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
Places within each year group will be strictly limited each year. The School will accept rolling applications throughout the school year, though early applications are encouraged, and the School reserves the right to close applications to certain year groups once they become full. Waiting lists will then be utilised where year groups are full.
Online Application
The formal application process is accessible via the button above.
*Once you have completed your online application, a member of the Admissions team will be in touch with you to assist you further
Application Fee Payment and Confidential Reference Form Request
All families will be expected to complete the application payment of 40,000yen
and request a Confidential Reference Form through the Open Apply system at this stage.
Kindly note that the Confidential Reference Form will ask the nominated teacher various questions about your child from both an academic and pastoral point of view. If there are any issues with requesting this form at at application stage, please do not hesitate to contact the admissions team (admissions@rugbyschooljapan.ed.jp).
Assessment
Applicants will be asked to complete the CAT4 assessment, the Oxford English Placement Test and an interview with a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
Kindly note that:
Prior to completing the CAT4 assessment and the Oxford Placement Test, families will be invited to attend a pre-screening interview with a member of the Admissions Team.
*Year 12 applicants will be required to complete a series of A Level Assessment Papers (each assessment paper is 30 minutes long):
English (Compulsory)
Maths (Compulsory)
+ 3~4 subjects of the pupil’s choice.
Decision
After completing your assessment, a member of the Admissions Team will contact you
with your results in around 1-2 weeks.
* For successful overseas pupils who will be coming to Japan alone: You will be required to apply for a student visa at this stage once you have received a formal offer.
We would like to make you aware that the visa application process typically takes 3 months.
Academic Year Placement Chart
2026–27 Academic Year (Aug 2026 – Jul 2027)
| Date of Birth | Age | Year Group |
| 1 Sept 2014 – 31 August 2015 | 11–12 | Year 7 |
| 1 Sept 2013 – 31 August 2014 | 12–13 | Year 8 |
| 1 Sept 2012 – 31 August 2013 | 13–14 | Year 9 |
| 1 Sept 2011 – 31 August 2012 | 14–15 | Year 10 (IGCSE, 1st Year) |
| 1 Sept 2010 – 31 August 2011 | 15–16 | Year 11 (IGCSE, 2nd Year) *RSJ does not usually admit pupils into Year 11 |
| 1 Sept 2009 – 31 August 2010 | 16–17 | Year 12 |
| 1 Sept 2008 – 31 August 2009 | 17–18 | Year 13 (A-level, 2nd Year) *RSJ does not usually admit pupils into Year 13 |
2027–28 Academic Year (Aug 2027 – Jul 2028)
| Date of Birth | Age | Year Group |
| 1 Sept 2015 – 31 August 2016 | 11–12 | Year 7 |
| 1 Sept 2014 – 31 August 2015 | 12–13 | Year 8 |
| 1 Sept 2013 – 31 August 2014 | 13–14 | Year 9 |
| 1 Sept 2012 – 31 August 2013 | 14–15 | Year 10 (IGCSE, 1st Year) |
| 1 Sept 2011 – 31 August 2012 | 15–16 | Year 11 (IGCSE, 2nd Year) *RSJ does not usually admit pupils into Year 11 |
| 1 Sept 2010 – 31 August 2011 | 16–17 | Year 12 |
| 1 Sept 2009 – 31 August 2010 | 17–18 | Year 13 (A-level, 2nd Year) *RSJ does not usually admit pupils into Year 13 |
Open Days
The School holds regular Open Days for prospective parents.
For parents outside of the Tokyo area that cannot attend an in-person meeting, online sessions can also be made available.
Visit us
We warmly welcome potential parents to visit Rugby School Japan. We recommend you register to join one of our Open Days if you would like to visit the school. However, if this is not possible, then please email admissions@rugbyschooljapan.ed.jp and our Admissions Team will do all they can to assist you in arranging a personal visit.
Address
277-0882
6-2-5 Kashiwanoha Kashiwa City
Chiba, Japan
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Phone
+81 (0) 471 68 0536
RSJ Fees
Information about RSJ fees can be found here.
Admissions Policy
The RSJ Admissions Policy can be found here.
CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION PROGRAMME
The Corporate Contribution Programme (CCP) is a potentially cost effective and advantageous alternative to paying Enrolment and Tuition fees at an international school. Participation in this programme can reduce the costs of a child’s education by reducing the parent’s tax burden in Japan. Participation also supports the school at no additional expense to the parent.
