British Elite School Chooses Wakayama for Japan Campus
A Japanese sister school of Britain's prestigious Gordonstoun School, whose alumni include King Charles III and his father Prince Philip, is scheduled to open in Wakayama city in September 2027 as a fully residential international school charging annual tuition of about 8 million to 10 million yen. (News On Japan)
Gordonstoun School Japan West, a fully residential international school modeled after the prestigious British institution Gordonstoun, is set to open in Wakayama city in September 2027. The annual tuition fee will range from 8 million to 10 million yen, with around 700 students expected to enroll. The campus will span 15 hectares, featuring classrooms, multipurpose rooms, shared spaces, an indoor exercise area, sports grounds, and seven dormitory buildings each accommodating approximately 100 students.
Outdoor education, particularly sailing, is a central aspect of the curriculum to develop globally oriented students capable of taking active roles internationally. Wakayama was chosen for its location, facilitating the school's outdoor education approach. School officials emphasized the potential for economic and social benefits for the city, including increased consumer spending, employment, and international and cultural exchange opportunities.
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