Yokohama International School
- IB PYP
- IB MYP
- IB Diploma
- IGCSE
Per yearabout USD 13.4K–21.7K
JPY 2.12M–3.44M · 2025-26 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
English-medium international school in Yokohama, Japan, founded 1924. Divisions: Early Learning Center (ages 3-5), Elementary, Middle and High School. Offers IB programmes and IGCSE.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP · IB MYP · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 50
- Founded
- 1924
- Entry process
- Teacher recommendations, Math placement hs
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2025-26 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Early Learning Center - Half Day | JPY 2,120,000≈ USD 13.4K |
| Early Learning Center - Full Day | JPY 2,610,000≈ USD 16.5K |
| Kindergarten - Grade 5 | JPY 3,210,000≈ USD 20.3K |
| Grades 6 - 11 | JPY 3,345,000≈ USD 21.1K |
| Grade 12 | JPY 3,440,000≈ USD 21.7K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Early Learning Center - Half Day | JPY 2,120,000 (about USD 13.4K) |
| Early Learning Center - Full Day | JPY 2,610,000 (about USD 16.5K) |
| Kindergarten - Grade 5 | JPY 3,210,000 (about USD 20.3K) |
| Grades 6 - 11 | JPY 3,345,000 (about USD 21.1K) |
| Grade 12 | JPY 3,440,000 (about USD 21.7K) |
Source: school website (yis.ac.jp) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Yokohama International School (this school) | JPY 2,120,000 (about USD 13.4K) | JPY 3,440,000 (about USD 21.7K) |
| 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) |
| Kohana International School | JPY 784,000 (about USD 4.95K) | JPY 1,034,000 (about USD 6.53K) |
| Yokohama Christian School | JPY 1,630,000 (about USD 10.3K) | JPY 1,834,000 (about USD 11.6K) |
Source: school website (yis.ac.jp) · checked 2026-10-29 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 50,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 1,480,000
- Capital levy
- JPY 399,000
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)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPOffered
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPOffered
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Service
- Outdoor education
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- In-class support
- Learning support (SEN)
- Advanced
- Food options
- Allergy safe
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Library
- Theatre
- Gym
- Swimming pool
- Sports field
Sports
- Soccer
- Badminton
- Swimming
- Scuba diving
Arts
- Visual art
- Music
- Drama
- Pottery
After-school activities
- Big Dragons Soccer
- Badminton
- Yoga
- Pottery Workshop
- Kintsugi
- Run for Fun
- Book Club
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- NEASC, IB
- Memberships
- ECIS
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
Universal support uses Universal Design for Learning in all classes. A tiered system runs from evaluation plans to one-to-one support for students with diagnosed needs.
- Universal Design for Learning
- Accommodations plan
- LS-2 one-to-one support
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Diving deeper
Source: Read from the school's website
Food options
The on-site cafeteria serves a rotating weekly menu, labels allergens and trains staff in food safety.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Governance and ownership
Governance includes a Board of Directors, a Board of Trustees and Auditors, with board members elected at an annual general meeting.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
English as an additional language (EAL)
The EAL team gives individual language support alongside classroom teachers, building on each student's language background.
- English as an additional language
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Mental wellbeing
Social-emotional wellbeing is a key priority. Counsellors offer individual support, group workshops and orientation for new families.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
Founded in 1924 with six students after the Great Kanto Earthquake, rebuilt after WWII and moved to a new Honmoku campus in 2022.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
The 14,685 sq m campus, opened in January 2022, is designed around learning spaces, communal hubs and modern facilities.
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Sports facilities
Facilities include a double gymnasium, a 25-metre heated indoor pool and a 90 x 46 m artificial turf field.
- Double gym
- 25m heated pool
- Artificial turf field
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Academic spaces include a library, a science wing with six labs, classrooms and learning hubs on each floor.
- Library
- Science wing (six labs)
- Community hubs
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular facilities
Creative spaces include art and design studios, a black box theatre, music studios and an auditorium seating over 400.
- Art and design studios
- Black box theatre
- Music studios
- Auditorium
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Arts and creative
Offers drama, music and visual art, with performance and exhibition opportunities.
- Drama
- Music
- Visual art
- Pottery
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Cultural and language
The Japanese Culture Program connects students with local culture through arts, service and inquiry.
- Japanese Culture Program
- Koto ensembles
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community and service
An integrated service learning programme runs across divisions, including environmental and local partnership projects.
- Service learning teams
- Roots & Shoots
- Project Ocean
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Leadership and professional
Student councils and leadership roles such as house events and mentoring are available to students in all divisions.
- Student Council
- House events
- Studentainment
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Open to foreign nationals or those with prior international education, through pre-application, document submission and decision steps.
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Location
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