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Yes International School

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Japanese
Fees ¥1,942,050 - 2,118,600
Ages 3 - 15 years
Pupil numbers 808
Type Co-educational
Opened 2018
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum
Taught languages English, Japanese
Typical class size 9
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Elementary, Middle School
Introduction

YES International School Tokyo is a learning community in Shibuya, opened in May 2018, for children who are homeschooling or who find standard school life difficult. The daily program is built around project-based learning, where mornings can start with “morning projects” exploring themes such as science, language, art and programming, alongside creative learning in music and art. Students also take part in practical routines such as a cooking class and shared lunch time. Weekly movement sessions that include capoeira and soccer. The school describes individual support tailored to each child’s pace. A distinctive feature is its official Discord server, “YES Elegant,” designed with parent visibility and student-led rule-making.

www.yesinter.org

4 Chome-11-8 Higashi, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0011, Japan

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The Essentials

Yes International School has 808 pupils, typical class sizes of 9, instruction in English, Japanese.

Location
Yokohama International School (YIS) is located at 2-100-1 Kominato-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Japan. The Honmoku campus moved to this site in January 2022 and sits in a mixed residential and commercial area near the Honmoku Front shopping complex. It is well connected by public transport, with five local bus routes nearby and direct rail connections; Motomachi-Chukagai Station on the Minatomirai Line links to Shibuya in under 35 minutes.

Stages
YIS offers an Early Learning Center (ELC) for ages 3–5, followed by Elementary School (K–5), Middle School (6–8), and High School (9–12). The school provides the IB continuum across these levels: Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the primary years, Middle Years Programme (MYP) in the middle years, and the Diploma Programme (DP) in the final years.

Type
YIS is an independent, co-educational day school. There are no boarding facilities.

Pupil Nationality Mix
The student body represents more than 50 nationalities (51 nationalities reported). The most common nationality is not publicly disclosed, and the school notes a diverse international community with staff from many countries.

Additional learning support
The Learning Support department works with Counselors and English as an Additional Language (EAL) teachers to support diverse learners. It uses a three-tier delivery model (Monitor, LS-1, LS-2) and offers psycho-educational and speech-language evaluations as needed; admissions may include informal or formal assessments to determine support needs.

Country affiliation
There is no formal country affiliation; the school serves the international community and accepts students of many nationalities.

Religious affiliation
YIS is non-denominational and has no religious affiliation.

School day structure
Typical school day start times vary by level: Early Learning Center around 8:45 am, Elementary around 8:30 am, and Middle/High School around 9:00 am. End times are: ELC half-day at 12:00 pm; ELC full-day around 2:40–2:50 pm; Elementary at 3:00 pm; Middle and High School at 4:00 pm.

Bus service
YIS works with a bus service provider to offer an optional paid bus service on specified routes between Tokyo and the school, and within Yokohama to/from the school. Bus stops near the campus include Yamashita-cho (near Motomachi-Chukagai Station) with buses 8 or 58 to Kominato; Sakuragicho/Ishikawicho with buses 101, 105 or 106 to Kominato-cho; and Negishi Station with buses 58 or 101 to Honmoku-Miyabara. For seat availability and registrations, contact the School Bus Service office.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at Yes International School ranges from JPY 1,942,050 to JPY 2,118,600 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Application Fee: JPY 50,000 (non-refundable). Payment for the application fee is made via the secure online payment system and may be paid by credit card at the time of application.

One-time / enrollment fees

- Registration Fee (paid to confirm enrollment): JPY 1,350,000 (non-refundable). Payment of the registration fee is required within 14 days of acceptance.
- Re-enrollment deposit (to secure place for the following year): JPY 300,000, due by April 15 for re-enrollment.
- Campus Development Fee (annual): JPY 385,000. The Campus Development Fee is charged annually and is not prorated for mid-year entry.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term amounts)

Tuition is presented as Annual Tuition followed by the Per-Term amount (tuition is billed in two equal installments per year).

- Early Learning Center – Half Day: Annual JPY 2,025,000 — Per term JPY 1,012,500.
- Early Learning Center – Full Day: Annual JPY 2,495,000 — Per term JPY 1,247,500.
- Kindergarten – Grade 5 (Elementary): Annual JPY 3,060,000 — Per term JPY 1,530,000.
- Grades 6 – 11 (Middle & Lower Secondary): Annual JPY 3,190,000 — Per term JPY 1,595,000.
- Grade 12 (Upper Secondary): Annual JPY 3,285,000 — Per term JPY 1,642,500.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Standard tuition billing: tuition is billed in two equal installments each academic year; installment due dates are July 31 and December 8.
- Registration fee: due within 14 days of acceptance to secure the offered place.
- Mid-year enrolment: tuition is prorated by quarters for mid-year entry; the Campus Development Fee is not prorated.
- Late payment penalty: fees overdue by 30 days incur a monthly late charge of 2.5%.

Boarding fees

- Yokohama International School is a day school; boarding is not offered and there are no boarding fees. Students are required to reside with a parent within commuting distance.

Other costs or fees (charged separately)

- School bus service: charged separately to parents/guardians.
- Uniforms and PE uniforms: charged separately.
- Cafeteria / meal services: charged separately.
- Certain extracurricular activities, long-distance travel connected to activities, and some off-campus/long-distance trips: charged separately.
- Examination fees included in tuition: IB Diploma (IBDP), ISA and PSAT external examination fees are included in tuition (resits are excluded and may incur additional cost). School-issued technology, most expeditions and field trips are included in tuition.

Refund information and withdrawal policy

- Refunds: there are no refunds of tuition in principle. The only exceptions are partial refunds of deposits or in cases where a student has been enrolled for fewer than the first five days of that semester. Notice of withdrawal must be submitted in writing.

Fee payment options and bank details

- Application fee: payable via secure online payment by credit card during the application process.
- Tuition and other major school fees: the school provides bank transfer details for international and domestic bank payments. The school's accounts include SMBC Trust Bank (SWIFT: SMTCJPJT) — Yokohama Branch (736) — Savings Account: 7579973 — Account Name: Yokohama International School; and Bank of Yokohama (SWIFT: HAMAJPJT) — Motomachi Branch (311) — Savings Account: 1708779 — Account Name: Yokohama International School. Include the student's full name or invoice number in the payment details for correct processing.

Financial regulations (summary of important points)

- Application fee is non-refundable and must be paid to initiate the admissions process. Registration fees confirming enrollment are non-refundable.
- Re-enrollment deposits secure places for the following year and must be paid by the school's stated deadline (re-enrollment deposit JPY 300,000 due by April 15).
- Mid-year entry tuition is prorated by quarters; Campus Development Fee is not prorated. Fees overdue by 30 days are subject to a monthly 2.5% late charge. Notice of withdrawal must be submitted in writing; refunds are not given except in the limited circumstances noted above.

(Amounts and terms above apply to the 2025–2026 tuition and fees schedule for Yokohama International School.)
Academics

Yes International School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum for students aged 3 to 15.

Curriculum
YIS offers an IB continuum: Primary Years Program (PYP) for the Early Learning Center through Grade 5, Middle Years Program (MYP) for Grades 6–10, and the Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12. Beyond the DP, the school also awards IB Certificates, the YIS Diploma, and a Global Citizen Diploma as high school pathways. English is the language of instruction, with an English as an Additional Language (EAL) program to support multilingual learners; Japanese language is integrated where appropriate. The curriculum is inquiry-based and transdisciplinary, enriched by field trips, a service program, and a broad range of clubs and activities, with technology embedded across learning. Class sizes are small, with an overall student–teacher ratio around 7:1 and typical classes of 16–23 students to support individualized learning.
Wellbeing
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Admissions

Admissions
Yokohama International School (YIS) provides English-language instruction and follows a structured, online admissions process. The school welcomes children of all nationalities who are aligned with an international curriculum and can engage in English. Eligibility focuses on nationality (foreign national or Japanese national with prior international education), English-language proficiency from at least one parent, and commuting-distance residency. This foundation guides how applications are screened before moving through the formal portal-based flow.

Scholarships
Scholarships are available through YIS's Corporate Contribution Program. Scholarships are granted to students whose parents' employers participate in CCP. For details about eligibility and how to apply, families should contact the school's Business Office.

Waitlist
When the number of eligible applicants exceeds available spaces, applicants may be placed in a wait pool if deemed acceptable. Priority in the wait pool is given to siblings of current students, children of YIS staff and alumni, returning students, and dependents of organizations participating in the Corporate Contribution Program (CCP). Applicants in the wait pool may be asked to submit updated school reports to confirm continued interest.
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