CGK International School - Bashamichi Campus is a IB (PYP) / IB (MYP) / IB (DP) school in Yokohama, Japan. Founded in 2016. Annual tuition ranges from $12,561 to $14,241 USD.
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Scholarships Available
CGK offers financial discounts rather than formal scholarships: a 20% Sibling Discount on tuition; a CGK Preschool Graduate Discount of 5% on tuition for eligible graduates continuing at CGK; welfare service discounts through EWEL (WELBOX) and Benefit One (Benefit Station); and a Japanese government subsidy of ¥37,000 per month for eligible families under the Free Early Childhood Education and Care programme. Discounts may not be combined with all other campaigns.
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About
CGK International School's Bashamichi Campus is a preschool for ages 2–3 located in Naka-ku, Yokohama, Japan, operating as an IB PYP World School authorised in July 2024. The school delivers full-time English-immersion education with Japanese taught as a subject, and offers supplementary programmes including monthly swimming lessons, a dedicated school bus service from Age 2, and optional after-school classes in programming, dance, and Japanese-language subjects. The campus is the preschool entry point of CGK's broader 12+4-Year Continuum Education, operated by CosmoBridge Co., Ltd., with the Kannai Campus extending the programme through Grade 12.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
CGK is an IB PYP World School (authorised July 2024) offering a bilingual English-immersion environment with Japanese as a subject. The school provides a 12+4-Year Continuum Education across its Bashamichi and Kannai campuses. Distinctive features include a school bus service from Age 2, monthly swimming lessons at a nearby heated pool, after-school optional classes (programming, dance, Japanese-language programmes), and a transdisciplinary PYP curriculum emphasising inquiry, self-expression, and social-emotional development.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Age 3-5 | JPY 2,125,530~$ 14,123 |
| Age 2 (2 days/week) | JPY 1,126,944~$ 7,488 |
| Age 2 (3 days/week) | JPY 1,551,816~$ 10,311 |
| Age 2 (4 days/week) | JPY 1,907,388~$ 12,674 |
| Age 2 (5 days/week) | JPY 2,262,972~$ 15,036 |
| Grade 1-5 (Elementary) | JPY 2,125,530~$ 14,123 |
| Grade 6-9 (Middle School) | JPY 2,125,530~$ 14,123 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥1,874,730 - 2,125,530. Application fee: $221.
Admissions Process
- 1Attend an Open School session to observe activities and meet staff. 2) Submit an Enrollment Application Form to initiate the formal intake process. 3) Undergo an admission screening comprising a brief interview and behavioural observation with parents and child. 4) Receive acceptance and secure enrolment by completing required fee payments (registration fee and deposit). 5) Confirm enrolment details including midyear options, class timing, and payment structure.
Admissions Details
CGK operates a formal waitlist for Bashamichi Campus Preschool. For 2025 openings, Age 2 and Age 3 are Waitlist Only; Age 4 and Age 5 are Very Limited. For 2026, Age 2 and Age 3 have seats available, while Age 4 and Age 5 are listed as TBD.
School Day
The preschool day runs from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, with extended care available from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm (up to 7:00 pm). The programme operates five days a week.
Student Life
The Bashamichi Campus uses a school uniform. Specific details (colours, items, purchase location) are not published; uniforms can be viewed in person at Open School or admissions events.
Lunches are provided; snacks are provided only in the afternoon. In cases involving allergies or dietary needs, a child may be asked to bring their own lunch, with details discussed with the school.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through a safe, secure school environment and a curriculum that prioritises non-cognitive skills, communication, and emotional maturity. Empathy and pro-social behaviour are reinforced through moral education, cooperative classroom practices, and student awards that recognise SEL-related strengths.
CGK emphasises safeguarding and child protection through monthly evacuation drills, injury prevention measures, infectious disease controls, and first-aid training. All teachers and staff uphold safeguarding practices supported by professional qualifications and ongoing training. Safety policies and daily activities are communicated bilingually to parents.
Student Demographics
School Background
CGK International School is governed by CosmoBridge Co., Ltd., which operates the school's international school business with its head office in Yokohama and two campuses (Kannai and Bashamichi) under its umbrella.