Rikkyo School in England

The school is founded on Christian principles and aims to provide holistic education to students. It emphasizes the development of "true international citizens" through an integrated Japanese-British curriculum and a "big family" living environment where teachers and students reside together. The school fosters character development, mutual support, and a deep understanding of both Japanese and British cultures.

The academic offering includes a curriculum that blends Japanese and British educational systems, featuring instruction by both Japanese and British faculty. The school provides specialized support for students, including a medical program that offers designated school recommendation pathways to national medical universities in Hungary and the Czech Republic. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for university entrance in Japan and the UK, with a focus on language proficiency and academic excellence.

Graduates pursue higher education at various universities in Japan and the UK. The school actively supports students' career aspirations, including specialized pathways for those interested in the medical field through its new medical program and university partnerships.

The school provides a medical program to support students aspiring to careers in the medical field, including designated school recommendation programs for national medical universities in Hungary and the Czech Republic. It also offers academic support for students aiming for universities in both Japan and the UK. The curriculum integrates Japanese and British educational elements, with instruction provided by both Japanese teachers and British English teachers.

The school accepts applications for admission and transfer, with specific frameworks for students currently enrolled in overseas Japanese schools or local schools abroad. Prospective families can request information, schedule campus visits, or participate in online consultations. The school provides a dedicated desk through Rikkyo Travel Plaza to assist with travel and accommodation arrangements for those visiting the campus in England.

The school operates on a term-based system, with significant events occurring throughout the year, including entrance examinations, school information sessions, and various student activities. The academic year includes seasonal breaks, such as winter holidays, during which students may return home or stay in the local area. Regular school life is punctuated by annual events, concerts, and community-based projects.

The campus is situated on historic grounds featuring a manor house, now used as a girls' dormitory, alongside other historic buildings repurposed for teacher housing and music classrooms. Modern facilities include a boys' dormitory, a multi-purpose "New Hall" for dining and performances, a classroom building with a chapel and martial arts hall, and a modern administration building housing the library and health room. Sports facilities include a gymnasium, a 400-meter all-weather track, and multiple football and tennis courts, while the science department utilizes a dedicated, modern laboratory building.

Students participate in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports such as basketball, volleyball, badminton, tennis, and football, often competing with other schools in Surrey and Sussex. The school also offers music programs with access to practice rooms and instruments, as well as drama projects and cultural events like the annual Japanese Evening. Additionally, students engage in international exchange programs, workshops, and collaborative projects with local British schools and organizations.