Yokohama Christian School
- Own curriculum
Per yearabout USD 10.3K–11.6K
JPY 1.63M–1.83M · 2026-2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
Christian preschool and elementary school in the Yamate-cho area of Yokohama, founded in 2002 as Yokohama Union Church International Preschool. Serves expatriate, multicultural and local families.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Own curriculum
Ages
Ages 2–11
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Founded
- 2002
- Religion
- christian
- Ownership
- Religious body
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-2027 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Seeds (2 years old) Regular (8:30-12:30) | JPY 1,630,000≈ USD 10.3K |
| Seeds (2 years old) Full day (8:30-2:30) | JPY 1,834,000≈ USD 11.6K |
| Sprouts (3-4 year olds) Regular (8:30-2: | JPY 1,630,000≈ USD 10.3K |
| Sprouts (3-4 year olds) Full day (8:30-3 | JPY 1,715,000≈ USD 10.8K |
| Elementary (Kinder-5th Grade) (8:30-3:00 | JPY 1,802,000≈ USD 11.4K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Seeds (2 years old) Regular (8:30-12:30) | JPY 1,630,000 (about USD 10.3K) |
| Seeds (2 years old) Full day (8:30-2:30) | JPY 1,834,000 (about USD 11.6K) |
| Sprouts (3-4 year olds) Regular (8:30-2: | JPY 1,630,000 (about USD 10.3K) |
| Sprouts (3-4 year olds) Full day (8:30-3 | JPY 1,715,000 (about USD 10.8K) |
| Elementary (Kinder-5th Grade) (8:30-3:00 | JPY 1,802,000 (about USD 11.4K) |
Source: school website (school.yokohamaunionchurch.org) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Yokohama Christian School (this school) | JPY 1,630,000 (about USD 10.3K) | JPY 1,834,000 (about USD 11.6K) |
| 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) |
| YES International School (Yokohama) | JPY 1,412,400 (about USD 8.92K) | JPY 1,588,950 (about USD 10K) |
| Yokohama International School | JPY 2,120,000 (about USD 13.4K) | JPY 3,440,000 (about USD 21.7K) |
| Yokohama Yamate Chinese School | JPY 456,000 (about USD 2.88K) | JPY 480,000 (about USD 3.03K) |
Source: school website (school.yokohamaunionchurch.org) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 30,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 300,000
- Capital levy
- JPY 250,000
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
- Mid-year entry
- Possible
- Entry process
- Interview, Entrance exam
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Strengths
- Academics
- Languages
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- Learning support (SEN)
- Basic
- Food options
- Allergy safe
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Sports
- Running Club
Arts
- Children's Choir Club
After-school activities
- Children's Choir Club
- Book Club
- Homework Club
- Running Club
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Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
Two formal learning supports: behavioural, developmental or learning differences, and English as an additional language. Admission requires sharing schooling and diagnosis history.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
School day structure
Before-school care starts at 8:00am. After-school care runs to 3:30pm, with extended care to 5:00pm on an as-needed basis.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Food options
The school is tree-nut free and asks families not to pack tree nuts in home-prepared lunches. Staff work with parents on other allergies.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Has used a Classical Christian Curriculum since 2013, with Christian education at its centre.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
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Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
English as an additional language (EAL)
EAL support offers one-to-one and group lessons, plus other help, covering reading, writing, speaking and listening as needed.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding
Monthly fire and earthquake drills rotate, with earthquake drills every other month. The school and church buildings serve as evacuation points.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Began in 2002 as a preschool outreach of the church. Renamed in 2014 and marked its 20th anniversary in 2023.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
A community of expatriate, multicultural and local children and families.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
After-school clubs include a Homework Club and a Book Club.
- Homework Club
- Book Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Arts and creative
A Children's Choir Club runs after school, open to students with no prior singing experience.
- Children's Choir Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
The Running Club focuses on exercise and personal improvement rather than speed.
- Running Club
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Languages
Source: Read from the school's website
Language provision
Teaching and teacher communication are in English, with English as an additional language support available.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
ACSI member pursuing STAR and future ACSI and WASC accreditation. Member of TAIP, endorsed by JEMA, affiliate of CAJ.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Open to Christian and non-Christian applicants of any nationality; applications for the current school year are ongoing.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Read from the school's website
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