Yokohama International School

Yokohama International School is a diverse, inclusive community offering rigorous, international education in Japan

Yokohama International School (YIS) is an independent, not-for-profit school for students from age 3 to 18. Established in 1924, YIS provides a comprehensive international education that fosters inquiry, knowledge, and compassion. The school is accredited by the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and it offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) programs: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). With a student body representing over 50 nationalities and a professional teaching staff from around the world, YIS is a vibrant learning community that prepares students to engage with and succeed in a complex, rapidly changing world. The school's curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and respect for diversity, with a strong commitment to service and sustainability. YIS's campus is equipped with modern facilities, including technology-integrated classrooms, a library, science labs, art studios, a theater, and sports areas, all designed to support a dynamic educational experience.