YES International School (Yokohama)
- Own curriculum
Per yearabout USD 8.92K–10K
JPY 1.41M–1.59M · School year to be confirmed · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Trilingual (English, Japanese and programming) international school in central Yokohama for Grades 1 to 9, about eight minutes' walk from Yokohama Station. Founded in 2016 and described as a Cambridge International School.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Own curriculum
Ages
Ages 3–15
Language
English, Japanese
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2016
- Ownership
- For-profit
- Accreditations
- CIE
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
School year to be confirmed
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| 1st to 9th grade | JPY 1,588,950≈ USD 10K |
| Pre-school (G1P) | JPY 1,412,400≈ USD 8.92K |
Show fee charts
| per year | |
|---|---|
| 1st to 9th grade | JPY 1,588,950 (about USD 10K) |
| Pre-school (G1P) | JPY 1,412,400 (about USD 8.92K) |
Source: school website (yesinternationalschool.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| YES International School (Yokohama) (this school) | JPY 1,412,400 (about USD 8.92K) | JPY 1,588,950 (about USD 10K) |
| CGK International School | JPY 2,112,000 (about USD 13.3K) | JPY 2,112,000 (about USD 13.3K) |
| Saint Maur International School | JPY 3,036,000 (about USD 19.2K) | JPY 3,859,000 (about USD 24.4K) |
| Yokohama International School | JPY 2,120,000 (about USD 13.4K) | JPY 3,440,000 (about USD 21.7K) |
| Yokohama Christian School | JPY 1,630,000 (about USD 10.3K) | JPY 1,834,000 (about USD 11.6K) |
Source: school website (yesinternationalschool.com) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 52,800
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 411,950
- Capital levy
- JPY 411,950
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Intake
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview, Behavioural observation, Level check
- Open days
- 2026-11-28
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Strengths
- Languages
- STEM
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Japanese
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More details
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The essentials
School day structure
Classes end at 15:15 for Grade 1 and 16:15 for Grade 2 and up. After-school runs until 17:30.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Governance and ownership
Run by YES International Inc. as a private school, not an Article 1 school under Japan's School Education Act. The principal and vice principals oversee operations.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Curriculum
Covers English, Japanese, programming, science, mathematics, physical education, art, music, social studies and Japanese culture.
- English Language
- Japanese Language
- Programming
- Science
- Mathematics
- P.E
- Art
- Music
- Social Studies
- Japanese Culture
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
English as an additional language (EAL)
Offers beginner English courses and Japanese as a second language (JSL) support, with a registered Japanese language teacher designing the JSL curriculum.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
A school physician advises students on mental health issues.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
History
Founded in 2016 by the principal. The school now runs from elementary through junior high grades.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Academic and intellectual
After-school lessons focus on English, creativity and physical fitness. Students use tickets to join any lesson they choose.
- English
- Creativity
- Physical fitness
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Social and hobbies
Roughly one off-campus field trip every two months, such as museums, planetariums and hiking, with pre-trip orientations.
- Museums
- Science museums
- Planetarium
- Hiking
- Athletic parks
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Language provision
Provides English, Japanese and programming. Japanese is taught by bilingual teachers using practical, everyday language.
- English
- Japanese
- Programming
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bilingual teaching
Teaches English, Japanese and programming together as a trilingual programme from Grade 1.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Immersion programmes
Includes an English immersion programme while also using Japanese, the children's native language.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Admissions
Accepts students year-round on a rolling basis, including mid-term transfers. Pre-Grade 1 applicants are considered on request.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
〒220-0023 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Nishi Ward, Hiranuma, 1-33-1, Nisshin-Yokohama Building 3F & 4F
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