Rikkyo Ikebukuro Junior and Senior High School

What Rikkyo Ikebukuro Junior and Senior High School does

Rikkyo Ikebukuro Junior and Senior High School (立教池袋中学校・高等学校) is a private boys' secondary school located in Toshima Ward, Tokyo, founded in 1874 as part of the Rikkyo Educational Corporation (学校法人立教学院). The school delivers a 6-year integrated junior and senior high school program structured around three educational pillars: Leadership Education, Citizenship Education, and Global Education, grounded in a Christian-based human education philosophy. It operates with approximately 4 classes per grade across 6 grades, with annual class reshuffling and a curriculum that includes 50+ elective courses in Year 3 of high school, many taught by Rikkyo University faculty.

The school's core educational infrastructure is built on the Microsoft 365 platform (Teams, OneNote, Forms) and a 1-to-1 tablet device program (BYOD for high school students since 2018, extended to middle school in 2022), which supports classroom projection, assignment submission, breakout-room collaboration, and a digital citizenship curriculum. The technology stack is supplemented by integrations with YouTube for video content, Google Analytics for web analytics, and Adobe Reader for document viewing. Specialized programs include international initiatives (America Camp, Australia study abroad, Stanford e-Japan), career education in Year 1 high school, an English education program with seven hours weekly of instruction, and the Rikkyo University Special Auditor System allowing high school students to enroll in university courses.

The school's revenue model is a subscription-based tuition structure charging approximately 1,134,000 JPY per student per year (FY2026), with additional voluntary donations through the Saint Paul's Fund (targeting 500M JPY annually). Distribution is direct to consumer via the school's own admissions process using on-campus examinations, in-person information events, and the Mirai Compass online platform, with no third-party agents. Approximately 90% of graduates advance to Rikkyo University through an internal recommendation system, creating a closed-loops educational pipeline and serving as the primary customer outcome metric. The school is governed by the Rikkyo Educational Corporation board, with the principal (吉野 光) serving as chief administrator.

Name

Rikkyo Ikebukuro Junior and Senior High School

Legal name

立教池袋中学校・高等学校

Website

https://ikebukuro.rikkyo.ac.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1874

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rikkyo Ikebukuro Junior and Senior High School is a private boys' secondary school in Tokyo, founded in 1874, offering a 6-year integrated junior and senior high program. It serves approximately 960 students across 4 classes per grade, with ~90% of graduates advancing to Rikkyo University via internal recommendation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Private secondary education
• Boys school programs
• Integrated middle high school
• Christian based education
• University preparatory education

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Facility Fees: The school charges tuition (授与方法) and maintenance funds (維持資金) as the primary revenue stream. These are annual fees paid by enrolled students. Additional fees apply for certificates and other administrative services.
2. Saint Paul's Donation (セントポールズ募金): Annual fundraising campaign targeting parents, alumni, and supporters. The 2025 target is 500 million yen. Individual donors contribute a minimum of 10,000 yen per unit; corporate and organizational donors contribute without a specified minimum. Donations are tax-deductible.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Rikkyo Ikebukuro Junior and Senior High School is a private boys' school delivering a 6-year integrated education from junior high to senior high school, grounded in a Christian-based human education philosophy. Its core offering centers on the 'Three Pillars'—Leadership Education, Citizenship Education, and Global Education—delivered through academic curricula, ICT-enabled learning (1:1 tablet program with Microsoft 365), English and international programs, and university-affiliated special auditing and elective courses. The school prepares students for university through both internal recommendation to Rikkyo University and traditional pathways.

Product overview

Rikkyo Ikebukuro Junior and Senior High School is a boys' secondary school offering a unified 6-year integrated education program from middle school (ages 12-15) to high school (ages 15-18). The school provides a comprehensive educational portfolio centered on its Three Pillars of Education (リーダーシップ教育/Leadership, シチズンシップ教育/Citizenship, グローバル教育/Global), supported by ICT infrastructure including 1:1 tablet programs (Surface Pro for high school students since 2022, tablets for middle school since 2022), Microsoft 365 integration (Teams, Forms, OneNote), and various specialized programs including career education, international programs, and university collaboration initiatives through Rikkyo University affiliation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ICT Education Platform Comprehensive ICT-enhanced learning environment featuring 1:1 tablet deployment (Surface Pro for high school via BYOD, tablets for middle school since 2022), Microsoft 365 integration, and classroom projection systems for middle and high school boys.
• Three Pillars of Education Educational framework comprising Leadership Education (leadership development programs, leadership seminars), Citizenship Education (disability experience, para-sports experiences, digital citizenship), and Global Education (international programs, exchange trips) for 6-year integrated boys' education.
• Career Education Program Special program for 1st year high school students featuring occupational research, professional interviews, poster presentations, and career planning activities.
• International Programs Global education initiatives including America Camp (Stevens Institute/Houston), Australia short-term study abroad, and participation in Stanford e-Japan programs for middle and high school boys.
• Rikkyo University Affiliation Programs University-affiliated educational initiatives including Special Audit Student System (university course enrollment for 3rd year high school), learning volunteers (university students tutoring middle school), and joint leadership programs.
• English Education Program Seven hours weekly of English instruction per week across all grades, featuring native speaker classes, small group oral practice (half-class sizes), EFL materials, and Special Advanced Class (S-Class) for advanced learners.
• Sports Industry Theory (スポーツ産業概論) Free elective course for 3rd year high school students taught by Rikkyo University faculty, covering sportsmanship, sports industry, and sports business.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 90% of graduates proceed to Rikkyo University without examination preparation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rikkyo St. Paul's School (学校法人立教学院)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is a constituent institution of the Rikkyo St. Paul's School system (立教学院), which spans from elementary school to graduate school. The parent organization sets shared educational goals ('Theme for Life' and 'Living Together') and coordinates integrated educational reforms across all affiliated institutions. The school participates in 'Rikkyo Integrated Education' initiatives including shared leadership education programs, citizenship education, and global education.
• Rikkyo UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school collaborates with Rikkyo University through multiple programs: Special Auditor System (高校3年生は立教大学の授業科目受講), university faculty teaching special lectures and elective courses at the high school, and learning volunteer programs where university students tutor middle school students. Approximately 90% of graduates advance to Rikkyo University through the internal recommendation system.
• Microsoft Japan (日本マイクロソフト社)coreTechnology or IntegrationThe school uses Microsoft 365 (including Teams, OneNote, Forms, and Surface Pro devices) as its core educational technology platform. The school's case study on Surface Pro and Microsoft 365 is featured on Microsoft Japan's official customer stories page, highlighting how it has built an environment where students can exercise autonomy and creativity through technology.
• Tamagoya (玉子屋)minorOthersTamagoya provides a daily bento delivery service for students who do not bring lunch from home. This is an optional service for the school cafeteria, which does not provide meals. The school has no formal partnership agreement; Tamagoya independently serves the school community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Seijogakuen High School: Private boys' K-12 school in Setagaya, Tokyo with a progressive educational reputation. Comparable as a long-established private boys' school in central Tokyo competing for similar families; differs in pedagogical emphasis (more progressive/liberal arts) versus Rikkyo's three-pillar framework.
• Azabu High School: Elite private boys' school in central Tokyo known for academic rigor and high university placement. Comparable as a top-tier private boys' K-12 competitor, though without a single dominant university-affiliation pipeline, making it a relevant substitute for families prioritizing diverse university outcomes.
• Waseda Jitsugyo Gakuen: Private boys' K-12 school in Tokyo attached to Waseda University via internal recommendation. Closely comparable model: elite private boys' school with strong university affiliation, integrated 6-year program, and similar premium positioning in the Tokyo private-school hierarchy.
• Rikkyo Niiza Junior and Senior High School: Sister school under the same Rikkyo Educational Corporation, offering a coeducational 6-year integrated junior/senior high program in Saitama. Directly comparable in curriculum philosophy (Three Pillars, Rikkyo University pipeline) and brand, differing primarily in geography, gender mix, and campus setting.
• Keio Gijuku Senior High School: Elite private boys' secondary school in Yokohama attached to Keio University, with internal recommendation to Keio University comparable to Rikkyo's pipeline. Closest direct competitor in the 'private boys' K-12 with university affiliation' category, sharing 6-year integrated structure and brand-driven premium positioning.
• Musashi High School: Elite private boys' school in Ichikawa, Chiba, with strong academic outcomes. Comparable in the boys' K-12 private school tier, competing for high-achieving families in the broader Kanto region and benchmark for university placement metrics.
• Kaisei Academy: Elite private boys' Catholic K-12 school in Tokyo with strong Tokyo University placement. Comparable as a top-tier private boys' school competing for the same high-achieving applicant pool, with a Christian educational foundation similar to Rikkyo's.

Broad incumbents

• Nishogakusha University Affiliated High School: Private Christian K-12 school in Tokyo attached to Nishogakusha University. Comparable as a Christian-based private school with university affiliation, though historically more humanities-focused; competes in the same private Christian education niche in central Tokyo.
• Meiji Gakuin High School: Private Christian K-12 school in Tokyo attached to Meiji Gakuin University. Comparable as a long-standing Christian private school with university affiliation and similar integrated education philosophy; competes in the private Christian K-12 segment in central Tokyo.

Emerging players

• Tokyo Metropolitan Hibiya High School: Top-tier public metropolitan high school in central Tokyo, frequently ranked alongside elite private boys' schools for university placement. Relevant as the strongest public substitute competing for the same high-achieving Tokyo families who might otherwise choose a private school like Rikkyo.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/rikkyoike
• Instagraminstagram.com/rikkyoike
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rikkyo-ikebukuro-junior-and-senior-high-school

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Number of profiles

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