A Japanese boarding school in the heart of England
Weekly and full boarding for pupils aged 10 to 18, where your child keeps their Japanese as their English flourishes.
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Welcome to Rikkyo School in England

Rikkyo School in England is a Japanese boarding school set in 100 acres of West Sussex countryside, a short journey from London.

For families who want their child to keep a strong Japanese education while gaining a genuine British experience, we offer a rare thing: the Japanese national curriculum alongside everyday life in Britain. With around 200 pupils aged 10 to 18, ours is a close, family-style community where every child is known, supported and encouraged to thrive.

Until now, boarding with us has meant staying for the full term. Our new weekly boarding option gives UK-based Japanese families a gentler, more flexible choice: your child boards Monday to Friday and comes home at the weekend, settled and happy in the week, and close to you when it matters most.

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Weekly boarding, home at weekends

Weekly boarding is a reassuring middle ground for families who are new to the idea. Your child builds independence and friendships through the school week, with all the structure and care of boarding life, then comes home to you at the weekend.

  • Board Monday to Friday, home at weekends
  • A gentle, flexible introduction to boarding
  • The structure of boarding with the closeness of home
  • Weekly or full boarding, to suit your family

It is a gentle way to begin, with the option of full boarding whenever your family feels ready.

Bilingual, bicultural learning

At Rikkyo, pupils follow the Japanese national curriculum alongside a genuine British education. They keep their Japanese at a high level while their English flourishes, growing up confident and capable in two languages and two cultures.

Our pupils have exceeded English proficiency benchmarks, our teachers are recognised as subject experts, and our work was recognised in a successful ISI inspection in 2025. With an assured places scheme at Rikkyo University and pathways to leading universities in Japan, the UK and beyond, your child’s future stays open.

A safe, caring home from home

Our boarding houses are run by experienced houseparents who know every child by name, supported by Matrons and an on-site Health Centre. The boys’ and girls’ houses have been newly renovated, with a new Sixth Form Boys’ House opening in 2026.

Set on a secure rural campus, Rikkyo is a place where children feel safe, settled and genuinely cared for, with strong wellbeing support at the heart of everything we do.

Testimonials

“Thanks to the teachers’ attentive care and encouragement, my child has thrived at Rikkyo school. I am especially grateful for the way they have nurtured his confidence and motivation to learn.”

Parent 2026

“A safe, caring and academically ambitious environment where pupils flourish. With a broad and ambitious curriculum, high-quality teaching and a positive culture of safeguarding, pupils are supported to achieve their full potential within a close-knit family community.”

Independent Schools Inspection (ISI), 2025

Life beyond the classroom

There is far more to Rikkyo than lessons. Our varied programme spans sport, clubs and life skills, helping every child build confidence and discover new passions.

Friday activities

From horse riding and golf to swimming, adventure sports and skiing, our Friday activities give pupils the chance to try something new.

Trips & culture

Trips to London and the West End theatres bring British culture to life and broaden every pupil’s horizons.

Sport & clubs

A broad range of sports, clubs and life-skills activities runs throughout the week, alongside academic study.

Close to home, wherever home is

Rikkyo sits within easy reach of London, major UK airports and mainline train stations. Our private school drivers help pupils travel to and from school with ease, an added reassurance for weekly boarding families across West London, Reading, Surrey and beyond.

Fees and what is included

A Rikkyo education is an investment in your child’s future, and our fees include far more than the classroom: boarding, meals, pastoral care, and a rich programme of activities and experiences.

To request our current fees and prospectus, please get in touch and our admissions team will be glad to help.

 

Fees 2026/27:

Entrance fee £3,970
Facilities maintenance fee £1,985
Tuition + boarding (annual) — Primary £29,700
Tuition + boarding (annual) — Junior High £32,400
Tuition + boarding (annual) — High School £34,020

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Contact Us

If you would like to arrange a private tour or speak with our admissions team, we would love to hear from you. We look forward to welcoming you to Rikkyo School in England.

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Rikkyo School in England
Guildford Road, Rudgwick,
West Sussex RH12 3BE ENGLAND

T: +44-(0)1403-822107
E: eikoku@rikkyo.co.uk
W: rikkyo.co.uk