Yoyogi International School
- IB PYP
Per yearabout USD 17.1K–17.8K
JPY 2.7M–2.82M · 2026-27 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-28)
About
Yoyogi International School is an IB World School in Shibuya, Tokyo, with campuses beside Yoyogi Park and near Jinnan. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme and has small classes and an inquiry-based approach.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
IB PYP
Ages
Ages 4–15
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Grades
- Pre-K – Grade 10
- Founded
- 1999
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Pre-K to Kindergarten | JPY 2,700,000≈ USD 17.1K |
| Grade 1 to Grade 5 | JPY 2,700,000≈ USD 17.1K |
| Grade 6 to Grade 9 | JPY 2,820,000≈ USD 17.8K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Pre-K to Kindergarten | JPY 2,700,000 (about USD 17.1K) |
| Grade 1 to Grade 5 | JPY 2,700,000 (about USD 17.1K) |
| Grade 6 to Grade 9 | JPY 2,820,000 (about USD 17.8K) |
Source: school website (yoyogi-is.com) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
| min | max | |
|---|---|---|
| Yoyogi International School (this school) | JPY 2,700,000 (about USD 17.1K) | JPY 2,820,000 (about USD 17.8K) |
| The Innovation Fellowship (TIF) | JPY 2,250,000 (about USD 14.2K) | JPY 2,250,000 (about USD 14.2K) |
| The British School in Tokyo | JPY 2,960,000 (about USD 18.7K) | JPY 3,070,000 (about USD 19.4K) |
| Shinagawa International School | JPY 2,575,000 (about USD 16.3K) | JPY 2,900,000 (about USD 18.3K) |
| Global Indian International School, Tokyo | JPY 1,150,449 (about USD 7.27K) | JPY 1,695,435 (about USD 10.7K) |
| Musashi International School Tokyo | JPY 1,688,000 (about USD 10.7K) | JPY 2,025,000 (about USD 12.8K) |
Source: school website (yoyogi-is.com) · checked 2026-10-28 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- JPY 33,000
- Enrolment fee
- JPY 330,000
- Capital levy
- JPY 600,000
- EAL support
- JPY 360,000
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 2026-10-28)
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 MYPNot here
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)Not here
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
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Outdoor education
- Service
- Sport
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- English support (EAL)
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Tech lab
- Studio
Sports
- Cross-country
- Running club
- Soccer
- Taekwondo
- Pilates
After-school activities
- Soccer
- Taekwondo
- Pilates
- Junior Coding
- Coding
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Source: Read from the school's website
- Accreditations
- IB
- Memberships
- COIS
The essentials
Source: Read from the school's website
Additional learning support
Small class sizes let teachers better understand each student's needs.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Bus service
Morning and afternoon school bus service on four routes; the bus fee is separate from tuition.
- Yoyogi – Shinjuku
- Ebisu – Shirokane – Gotanda
- Ichigaya – Akasaka – Aoyama
- Roppongi – Azabu – Sengakuji
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
Inquiry-based IB Primary Years Programme with six units of study per year, drawing on US and UK frameworks.
- PYP Exhibition
- IB Learner Profile
- Inquiry units
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic calendar
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Wellbeing
Source: Read from the school's website
Safeguarding
Sets out child protection measures including safe recruitment, abuse reporting procedures and a safe learning environment.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Safeguarding policy
Open linkSchool website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent experience
Source: Read from the school's website
History
The school opened in 1999 and says its mission has stayed the same since then.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Community
Uses the nearby park and local resources in learning and encourages students to engage with the community.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Friends of Yoyogi parent group supports new families, fundraises and runs family events.
- Coffee mornings
- Monthly family picnics
- Book and uniform swap
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Facilities
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities overview
Yoyogi Campus serves Pre-K to Kindergarten and Jinnan Campus serves Grades 1 to 9, near Yoyogi Park.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Sports facilities
Uses Yoyogi Park and nearby sports facilities for PE, with a cross-country team and running club.
- Cross-country team
- Running club
- Nearby Olympic venues
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Academic facilities
Jinnan Campus has a Tech Lab with 3D printers, a creative studio and naturally lit classrooms.
- Tech Lab
- 3D printers
- Studio
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Extra-curricular activities
Source: Read from the school's website
Academic and intellectual
Cultural and language
Class excursions to Tokyo museums and science centres extend classroom learning.
- Toshiba Science Museum
- Tokyo National Museum
- Tama Zoo
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Lifestyle and wellbeing
Staff-led and external clubs include soccer, taekwondo and Pilates.
- Soccer
- Taekwondo
- Pilates
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Reputation
Source: Read from the school's website
Accreditations
Fully authorised as an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
Admissions
Applications for 2027-28 open on November 1 for Pre-K to Grade 10.
School website · Checked 2026-11-06
Location
Source: Official recordsRead from the school's website
5-67-5, Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0053 (Yoyogi Campus). Jinnan Campus: 7-1, Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0042
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