Rugby school Japan
News & events
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2023/12/17
RSJ is immensely proud to be listed in the Carfax Education Schools Index in the “New Schools to Watch” category of its Schools Index.
RSJ has been featured in the fourth edition of The Schools Index by Carfax Education, the leading international index of the very best private boarding and day schools, from different regions across the globe.
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2023/09/25
RSJ Launch Event – 15 September 2023
On the 15th of September, Rugby School Japan (RSJ) opened its doors to host a momentous Open Day dedicated to the Friends of RSJ. The event was graced by a distinguished gathering, including the School’s Board…
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2023/06/01
The RSJ Parents’ Information and Social Event | May 2023
A fantastic Parents’ information session was held in May to share all the plans we have for the excellent future of our pupils. Undoubtedly, a great start to the building of a community. Some highlights…
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2023/05/10
RSJ – now recruiting staff!
Rugby School Japan (RSJ) is now seeking to recruit an outstanding administrative staff to launch the school in September 2023. RSJ will be situated in a Smart City urban campus in Kashiwanoha, Chiba, an area occupied…
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2023/05/02
2023 CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR SIXTH FORM | YEARS 12-13
The Sixth Form at Rugby School Japan allows pupils to immerse themselves in an advanced study through the A-level curriculum. Recognised by universities around the world, A-level qualifications allow pupils to enjoy the satisfaction of taking…
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2023 CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL | YEARS 10-11
Rugby School Japan seeks to develop the whole person, so in our academic provision we aim to challenge pupils to exercise and enrich their entire mind. A breadth of intellectual experiences in Years 10 and 11…
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2023/02/28
200 Years of Rugby – With a Fine Disregard
2023 marks the 200th anniversary of the game of rugby – two centuries since William Webb Ellis took the ball in his arms and ran with it at Rugby School – the RSJ team were pleased…
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Upholding Rugby’s Core Values
It was an honour for the Rugby School Japan (RSJ) team to host a senior delegation from the Rugby School Group, at the beginning of February 2023. Led by Peter Green, Executive Headmaster of the Rugby…
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2023/01/30
“A VERY HAPPY SCHOOL” – RSJ DEPUTY SPOTLIGHT (PASTORAL)
Building on a career dedicated to education and community-building, Simon Palferman took up his role as Rugby School Japan’s Deputy Principal (Pastoral) at the beginning of January 2023. Mr Palferman and the RSJ leadership team are…
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2023/01/18
“A Transformative Education” – RSJ Deputy Spotlight (Academic)
Laura Bispham, Rugby School Japan’s Deputy Principal (Academic) arrived in Japan with her family at the beginning of January 2023. We caught up with Mrs Bispham, who is currently laying the groundwork for “a transformative” educational…
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2023/01/12
RSJ Events – January 2023
Life at Rugby School Japan is really starting to ramp up. We are pleased to be hosting the following events in January 2023 – and you are warmly invited to register and attend! January 17, 17:00-18:00,…
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2022/12/14
RSJ Scholarships to open soon!
Rugby School Japan is delighted to be announcing its Scholarship programme for 2023, across the following categories: Academic Creative Arts Performing Arts Scholarships will be awarded based on the abilities of each individual pupil, and will…
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2022/12/06
RSJ a catalyst for cultural and educational exchange
The executive head master of the Rugby School Group, Peter Green, spoke recently to Dr Helen Wright about strategic developments across the group and described Rugby School Japan as a catalyst for cultural and educational exchange….
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2022/12/02
British Education in Japan – A Year in Review
RSJ Principal speaks at Symposium for over 80 guests in Tokyo On Saturday 26 November, RSJ Founding Principal Tony Darby was pleased to speak at a special event “British Education in Japan – A Year in…
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2022/11/04
RSJ Events – Coming Up!
We are very excited to announce the following Rugby School Japan (RSJ) events, happening before the end of the year! BRITISH EDUCATION IN Japan – A YEAR IN REVIEW (Nov 26) Join us for a special…
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2022/10/14
RSJ – now recruiting teachers and staff!
Without great teachers, a school is just a building . . . Rugby School Japan (RSJ) is now seeking to recruit an outstanding founding team of teachers and administrative staff to launch the school in August…
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2022/10/05
Announcing our RSJ Deputy Heads!
After a competitive global recruitment process, we are delighted to announce the Rugby School Japan founding deputy heads: Laura Bispham (Deputy Head, Academic) and Simon Palferman (Deputy Head, Pastoral). Laura bispham Having taught internationally and in…
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2022/09/23
Welcoming RSJ Founding Principal to Japan
Yesterday, over 80 guests gathered to formally welcome to Tokyo Rugby School Japan’s (RSJ) Founding Principal, Tony Darby. Hosted at the Akasaka Prince Classic House, the afternoon reception was attended by various RSJ partners and supporters, and opened by His Majesty’s Ambassador to Japan, Julia Longbottom CMG.
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2022/07/29
MAJOR MILESTONE REACHED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT OF RUGBY SCHOOL JAPAN
On July 25th 2022, the Governor of Chiba Prefecture (Toshihito Kumagai) formally approved the establishment plan for Rugby School Japan (RSJ), the first ever British boarding school in the Greater Tokyo area.
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2022/01/11
Rugby School Japan announces founding principal appointment
Planning to open in September 2023, Rugby School Japan will be the first British boarding and day school in Greater Tokyo, and Rugby’s second international sister school (Rugby School Thailand opened in 2017). Tony Darby is the Sub-Warden of St Edward’s School, Oxford and has been in post since 2017.
