International schools for tomorrow's world
There are five international schools within the Rugby School Group: Rugby School Thailand, Rugby School Japan, Rugby School Nigeria, Rugby School Dubai and Rugby School Hanoi.
Rugby School has a distinctive educational ethos, which we expect our international schools to reflect; at the same time, we respect that our international schools are operating in different cultural, political and religious contexts and in different regulatory environments.
Maintaining consistency across a growing group requires active engagement. We work closely with our partners through regular visits and shared governance structures, and arrange exchanges of staff and students.
All senior staff joining one of the international schools spend time at Rugby School in order to experience how we deliver our Whole Person Whole Point ethos.
Dr Neil Hampton
CEO, Rugby School Global
Expanding excellence worldwide
Rugby School Thailand
Opened in 2017, Rugby School Thailand is the country’s largest co‑educational boarding school, set on a stunning 80‑acre campus near Bangkok.
With over 1,200 students aged 2 to 18, the school follows the British National Curriculum, offering IGCSEs in Years 10–11 and A‑Levels in Sixth Form. Accredited by COBIS, Rugby School Thailand holds beacon status for excellence in boarding and co‑curricular provision.
Admissions: admissions@rugbyschool.ac.th
Rugby School Japan
Launched in 2023, Rugby School Japan is a pioneering British international school located in Kashiwa‑no‑ha, Greater Tokyo. Combining British academic excellence with Japanese innovation, it offers day, weekly, and full boarding for students aged 11 to 18.
Following the British National Curriculum, students follow a broad programme in Years 7–9, progressing to IGCSEs in Years 10–11 and A‑Levels in the Sixth Form. Recognised by Carfax Education as “one to watch,” the school quickly built a reputation for excellence and achieved COBIS beacon status for pastoral care in its first inspection.
Admissions: admissions@rugbyschooljapan.com
Rugby School Nigeria
Rugby School Nigeria opened on 15 September 2025, initially offering Year 7 day places and a dynamic Sixth Form programme for day girls and boys aged 16+. The full senior school, for day and boarding students aged 11 upwards, will open in September 2026.
The School's curriculum in Years 7–9 is based on the National Curriculum of England (Key Stage 3), underpinned by the Rugby Learner Profile. Students follow iGCSE courses in Years 10–11 and A‑Levels in Years 12–13.
Admissions: admissions@rugbyschoolnigeria.com
Rugby School Dubai
Opening in August 2026, Rugby School Dubai is a co‑educational British‑curriculum day school located in Nad Al Sheba, offering places for students aged 3 to 18 (FS1 to Year 13). The School is being developed in partnership with Aldar Education and will follow a British curriculum leading to GCSEs and A‑Levels.
Admissions: admissions@rugbyschooldubai.ae
Rugby School Hanoi
Rugby School Group is opening a new co‑educational school in Vietnam, beginning with a pre‑prep facility in Hanoi in September 2026.
The project is delivered in partnership with Khai Sang Corporation. Students will follow the British curriculum from Early Years through to IGCSE, ensuring a strong academic foundation built on internationally recognised standards. In the Upper School (Years 12 and 13), students will progress to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
Admissions: admissions@rugbyschoolhanoi.com
A global alumni network
The principles and values instilled through a Rugby education extend far beyond a student’s time with us, shaping lives and fostering connections that last a lifetime. We actively cultivate strong relationships between students and our extensive global network of alumni, ensuring that the bonds formed during school years continue to flourish.
From professional mentorship and career networking opportunities to shared cultural and social experiences, our alumni network provides an invaluable resource for students and graduates alike. Rugbeians living and working around the world embody the values of integrity, resilience, and collaboration, fostering international understanding and opening doors across borders.