Yokohama International School (YIS) — IB Primary Education in Kanagawa
Yokohama (Honmoku), Kanagawa, Japan
Yokohama International School (YIS) is an international school in Yokohama (Honmoku), Kanagawa. This profile reviews its primary curriculum, fees, campus information, and admissions questions using official sources where available.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-21
Yokohama International School (YIS) is located in Yokohama (Honmoku), Kanagawa and serves PreK–G12 through IB PYP / MYP / DP. It was founded in 1924. William Prep has verified Honmoku campus for primary-age provision.
At a Glance
- Year Founded
- 1924
- Curriculum
- IB PYP / MYP / DP
- Enrollment
- ~700
- Tuition & Major Fees
- 2026-27: Tuition (K–Grade 5) ¥3,210,000; Application Fee ¥50,000; Registration Fee ¥1,480,000; Campus Development Fee ¥399,000
Key Features and Institutional Notes
- The published grade range is PreK–G12; the stated curriculum is IB PYP / MYP / DP.
- Listed as an international school; the primary directory contains Honmoku campus.
- Programme authorisations recorded in William Prep's source file: IB-PYP, IB-MYP, IB-DP. Reconfirm current status before applying.
- Institutional accreditations recorded in William Prep's source file: NEASC. Reconfirm current status before applying.
- School bus: available. Boarding: not available.
Who Might Find This School a Good Fit
Might suit
- Families seeking a primary programme built around IB PYP / MYP / DP.
- Families for whom regular travel to Yokohama (Honmoku), Kanagawa is practical.
Might not suit
- Families requiring Article 1 status; compulsory-education treatment should be checked with the relevant municipality.
- Families requiring all parent-school communication in Japanese; the recorded parent-language note is: Not required.
- Families for whom the published fee figure (¥2,500,000–3,000,000) plus transport, meals, uniforms, and other extras would exceed budget.
This fit assessment is based on published curriculum, location, legal status, fees, and language requirements. It is not a ranking of educational quality.
Sources
- Tuition & Fees ↗Yokohama International School · School official
- History & Legacy ↗Yokohama International School · School official
- Honmoku campus location information ↗Yokohama International School (YIS) · School official
- School website ↗Yokohama International School (YIS) · School official
Fees, admissions rules, and accreditation statuses change. Check the latest school-issued documents before making an application decision.
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