Yokohama International School is a IB Diploma / IB MYP / IB PYP school in Yokohama, Japan. Founded in 1924. Annual tuition ranges from $19,296 to $24,589 USD.
Location & Getting There
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Scholarships Available
Corporate Contribution Program (CCP): a corporate scholarship program for organisations covering expatriate employees' educational expenses; donations fund scholarships for dependents and support fundraising. Chowa Scholarship Fund: launching in 2026–2027 to provide need-based financial assistance to students facing hardship, promoting equity and inclusion.
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About
Yokohama International School is a private, coeducational day school authorized by the IB since 1984. The school offers all three IB programmes—Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma—with English as the language of instruction. Students study a comprehensive range of subjects including languages, sciences, mathematics, humanities, arts, and social sciences.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
Full IB continuum school (PYP, MYP, DP) located in Yokohama, Japan, with English as the language of instruction.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 12 | JPY 3,285,000~$ 21,827 |
| Grades 6-11 | JPY 3,190,000~$ 21,196 |
| Kindergarten-Grade 5 | JPY 3,060,000~$ 20,332 |
| Early Learning Center Full Day | JPY 2,495,000~$ 16,578 |
| Early Learning Center Half Day | JPY 2,025,000~$ 13,455 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: ¥2,880,000 - 3,670,000. Application fee: $335.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit a Pre-application Form to confirm eligibility and create an Admissions Portal account. 2. Admissions Team reviews pre-application and confirms eligibility. 3. Complete full application in the Admissions Portal and pay the application fee. 4. Submit all required documents through the portal. 5. Admissions Team reviews and notifies of decision within a few weeks. 6. Family responds to the admissions decision. 7. Complete online enrollment and pay the registration fee to secure a place.
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School Day
Daily start and end times vary by division. Breakfast is available on campus before the school day begins. Lunch is served in three sittings via Dragon Dining. The Street Café is available during breaks. A full-day schedule example (August 2025 first day) ran from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Student Life
YIS uses a house-based system to foster student leadership and community. Students participate in House events across divisions, and leadership opportunities related to Houses are available. Student Councils operate in Elementary, Middle and High School to support student voice and governance.
YIS operates a school uniform system that includes a PE uniform. Uniforms and YIS-branded apparel are sold on campus through the Dragon's Den school store. Specific colours and design details are not published publicly.
Dragon Dining runs the on-campus cafeteria with a rotating weekly menu offering Western, Asian, vegan and vegetarian options, prepared on site with locally sourced ingredients. The Street Café between the North and South buildings provides coffee, tea and baked goods. The cafeteria uses a cashless payment system with allergen labeling.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through counseling services, social-emotional learning, and wellness programming. Counselors provide individual and group support across Elementary, Middle and High School. The health office provides resources for student health needs, and counselors partner with families and teachers to support emotional and psychological development.
Safeguarding is embedded in daily practice with a designated safeguarding framework, staff training, and a student-protection policy aligned to international standards. Clear safeguarding contacts and a responsive child-protection structure are in place with ongoing monitoring and reporting procedures.
Student Demographics
School Background
private