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At Rikkyo School in England, you can experience a large, extended family environment in a boarding school setting and participate in a fusion of Japanese and English education. This allows you to cultivate the qualities of a true global citizen.

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Rikkyo offers a vibrant and supportive school experience, with a wide range of extracurricular activities, sports, art, music and cultural opportunities. Outstanding pastoral care, modern facilities, comfortable boarding accommodation and shared dining spaces create a welcoming environment where students can develop their talents, build confidence and form lifelong friendships.

Extra Curricular Activities

From raft building and outdoor pursuits to clubs that run every evening, life at Rikkyo reaches far beyond the classroom. Every student finds something new to try and space to grow in confidence.

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Wellbeing & Pastoral Care

Boarding staff, tutors and matrons look after every student around the clock. Small houses and a close community mean each child is known, supported and encouraged from their first day.

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Sports, Arts & Music

Baseball, football, tennis and athletics sit alongside a thriving programme of art, drama and music – with ensembles, productions and fixtures throughout the year.

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Dining & Facilities

Shared dining brings the whole school together for Japanese and British menus, and our modern boarding houses, studios and classrooms sit within 25 acres of Sussex countryside.

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Rikkyo Highlights

Latest News Posted: 15 Apr 26 Hello world! Sixth form students chatting in the courtyard Galleries Posted: 5 Oct 25 The first school-wide photo shoot in two years
Testimonials “Rikkyo has given our daughter the confidence to feel at home in two cultures. The care from the boarding staff is outstanding.” Parent of a Year 9 boarder
The school baseball team posing on the field @rikkyouk @rikkyoschoolinengland At our school's traditional Japanese Evening, to be held on Friday 12 June, we have chosen 'Summer Festival' as the theme for the 2026 academic year. Events Posted: 5 Oct 25 Japanese Evening – Summer Festival Date: 24 Mar 26 Time: All Day