Yokohama International School
Yokohama International School, located in Naka-ku, Yokohama, Japan, is widely regarded as one of the best international schools in the area. It was established in 1924 and offers education from pre-school all the way to grade 12. The school provides a warm, nurturing environment for its students and focuses on academic excellence and personal growth.
Yokohama International School's instructional language is English, but it also offers Japanese, French, Spanish, and German language classes to interested students based on their language proficiency. The curriculum is diverse, featuring the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program, the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (MYP) for the first two years of high school, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP) for the final two years of high school. Additionally, the school offers the SAT as an external exam.
With over 120 faculty members and 750 students, Yokohama International School maintains a student-teacher ratio that allows for individualized attention and support, creating a conducive learning environment. The school also provides various opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular activities, fostering a well-rounded educational experience.
Yokohama International School's mission revolves around challenging students, nurturing an international community, and promoting care for others. It is dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging, autonomy, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
Yokohama International School actively involves parents in its mission by offering workshops and sessions to educate them about important topics and to foster collaboration between the school and families.
DETAILED INFORMATION:
Address: 2 Chome-100-1 Kominatocho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0802, Japan
Phone: +81(0)45-622-0084
Curriculum: IB
Tuition Fee: €16,939 - €21,429
Ages: 3 - 18
Language of instruction: English
Website: https://www.yis.ac.jp/
