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Horizon Japan International School (HJIS) — a Full IB Continuum Near Yokohama Port
Kanagawa, Japan
Located along the waterfront near Yokohama Port, running the full IB continuum.
Researched by William Prep from published sources. Not yet verified by the school. — Last reviewed by William Prep: 2026-09-24
HJIS is located in Ono-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama, along the waterfront near Yokohama Port. It's reportedly an authorised full IB continuum school (PYP/MYP/DP).
At a Glance
| Location | Ono-cho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama (near Yokohama Port)as of: 2026-09-24 |
| Curriculum | Full IB continuum (PYP/MYP/DP) (not independently confirmed)as of: 2026-09-24 |
| Building Fund | ¥750,000 (one-time)as of: 2026-09-24 |
| Est. First-Year Cost (EYP) | ≈¥3.99M2026-27 · as of: 2026-09-24 |
One of Several IB Continuum Options in the Yokohama Area
The Yokohama area also has Yokohama International School (YIS), already profiled by William Prep, alongside HJIS as another IB continuum option. The waterfront location near Yokohama Port matters for commuting from the Minato Mirai area.
William Prep’s Analysis
YIS and HJIS are both IB continuum schools in the Yokohama area, but their founding history, size, and location each differ. At the "looking for an IB school in Yokohama" stage, it's worth comparing multiple options side by side. That said, this session didn't confirm HJIS's founding year, enrolment, or accreditation status.
Fees: A Real First-Year Total of About ¥3.99M (EYP)
HJIS's own 2026-27 fee schedule lists three one-time charges: a ¥45,000 application fee, a ¥500,000 registration fee, and a ¥750,000 building fund. On top of that, an annual ¥250,000 maintenance fee applies alongside grade-banded tuition (¥2,440,000 for EYP), for a genuine first-year total of roughly ¥3,985,000. Sibling discounts of 20%/30% apply for a 2nd/3rd child.
University Entrance Eligibility in Japan
| School-accreditation route | No not publicly confirmedWhether HJIS holds any of the six MEXT-recognised accreditations was not confirmed this session. |
| Student-qualification route (IB, etc.) | Yes |
Whether HJIS itself holds a MEXT-recognised accreditation was not confirmed this session. A student completing the full IB Diploma qualifies via the individual-credential route regardless.
Fees & Estimated First-Year Cost
academic year: 2026-27
| Application Fee | ¥45,000 |
| Registration Fee | ¥500,000 |
| Building Fund | ¥750,000 |
| Maintenance Fee (annual) | ¥250,000 |
| Tuition (EYP)EYP | ¥2,440,000 |
| Tuition (PYP, Grade 1-5)PYP | ¥2,790,000 |
| Tuition (MYP, Grade 6-10)MYP | ¥2,890,000 |
| Tuition (DP, Grade 11-12)DP | ¥3,040,000 |
| Estimated First-Year Total | ¥3,985,000 |
Includes: application, registration, capital, facilities, tuition — Excludes: Excludes EAL support (¥500,000/yr, only if required) and school bus (¥215,000-¥300,000/yr, only if used). This uses EYP as the base.
What Makes This School Distinctive
A waterfront location near Yokohama Port
Positioned with Minato Mirai-area access in mind
Confirmed via the school's own address information.
A realistic commuting option for families in the Yokohama Minato Mirai area.
Admissions
| Cycle | 未確認 not publicly confirmed |
What Japanese Families Should Know
Who Might Find This School a Good Fit
Might suit — Families for whom commuting from the Yokohama Port/Minato Mirai area is realistic
Might not suit — Families wanting the school's founding year and track record confirmed before applying (not confirmed this session)
William Prep’s Analysis
Researching HJIS naturally invited comparison with YIS, also in the Yokohama area. Looking across multiple schools in the same region helps a family think more concretely about "why this one specifically" rather than in isolation. This session didn't get as far as HJIS's own track-record data — flagged here as a priority for a future pass.
Questions to Ask the School
1.What year was the school founded, and what is the DP graduate track record so far?
Why this matters: Not confirmed this session.
2.Does HJIS itself hold a WASC or other MEXT-recognised accreditation?
Why this matters: Not confirmed this session.
Sources & Verification
- Tuition & Fees — Horizon Japan International Schoolprimary source · as of: 2026-09-24Fetched directly. 2026-27: application ¥45,000, registration ¥500,000, building fund ¥750,000 (all one-time). Annual tuition by programme: EYP ¥2,440,000 (half-day ¥1,680,000), PYP (G1-5) ¥2,790,000, MYP (G6-10) ¥2,890,000, DP (G11-12) ¥3,040,000, plus a ¥250,000/yr maintenance fee. Sibling discounts 20%/30% for 2nd/3rd child.
- 大学入学資格について — 文部科学省 (MEXT)official source · as of: 2026-09-23Sets out the routes to 大学入学資格: MEXT-designated schools; graduates of 12-year programmes at institutions accredited by WASC, CIS, ACSI, NEASC, Cognia or COBIS; holders of the IB Diploma, Abitur, Baccalauréat, GCE A-Level, International A-Level or European Baccalaureate; 高等学校卒業程度認定試験 (age-18 gated); and individual university review at 18+.
Last reviewed by William Prep: 2026-09-24
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