Several alumni have taken the lead in organizing an informal reunion at Food Fair this year. All alumni, former students, former staff and former parents are invited to the reunion to celebrate their connection to our community.
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Meet Our Community
Sarah
High School Student
Last year, I was in the Filmeisters group as I have a great interest in film and wanted to develop my skills further. I submitted a film for the Kanto Plains Film Festival last year so I want to continue this year.
Kai
High School Student
The best school trip last school year had to be the Niigata expedition. It felt wonderful to be disconnected from the city and create lots of fun memories with friends. Expeditions are always a great experience to bond with friends.
Sven
Elementary School Student
Our three day camp was my favorite. It was an opportunity to learn in a fun manner, and to be outdoors. I was able to share a room with 3 other people during the camp.
Polina
Middle School Student
I will be joining the Middle School Girls Volleyball team and the Brainbowl activity this year. I was a part of the volleyball team last year. I loved that kids from different grades were in a team together so it gave me a chance to make friends with people who weren't in my immediate friends group.
Kaoru
Parent
YIS has changed somewhat since my time here, but the essence remains unchanged - especially the close community.
Kath
Parent
Some children only have one unforgettable teacher in their life, our children have countless.
Midori
Parent
The kids learn how to think for themselves. This is what is required in today's environment where so much information is available at one's finger's tips.
Maria
Parent
I chose YIS for my son because I felt the school will give him that unique chance to study within an international environment, with students of multiple backgrounds.
Mario Saez
Gr. 5 Teacher
Food Fair is where our whole community comes together for a great purpose, and the grade 5 PYP Exhibition is the time where our students are able to demonstrate years of learning to share their passion.
Ellen King
Science Teacher
YIS is so welcoming and has such a close-knit community. The school values balance within all aspects of life, for both their students and teachers.
Luis Castro
French / Spanish Teacher
Languages are much more than a coded set of sounds and rules: they are a gateway to hundreds of years of history and culture, to a different way of seeing the world.
Lee Parker
Secondary School Psychology, and Individuals and Societies Teacher; Global Citizen Diploma
I work with the Student Council (STUCO); as a Global Citizenship Diploma Coordinator, and with STICH - the Student Teacher Inspired Coffee House.
Jeff Zaveloff
Class of 1985
I would go back to grade 11. I was 17 and had no responsibilities but was old enough to be able to enjoy what Yokohama and Tokyo had to offer.
Juna Hewitt
Class of 2016
I live in New York, and attend an art school called the Pratt Institute. I work at a butcher shop on the weekends and also volunteer for an organization that facilitates free art classes for elementary students at a local library.
Yuki Nitta
Class of 2014
You're bound to fall and get hurt and that's completely fine. Dust yourself and get back up.
Maki Suzuki
Class of 1991
Maki has worn many hats during the long history she has had with the YIS community. She has been a student, staff member and parent.
Learning at YIS
Learning changes our thinking and behaviors, enabling us to acquire skills, knowledge and attitudes while providing a catalyst for creativity, critical thinking and independent reasoning.
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Live Learn Lead
Our mission reflects our passion and enthusiasm for learning and leading lives of balance and purpose in building a caring community.
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Expeditions at YIS
Adventurous and wilderness expeditions create authentic opportunities for students to develop knowledge, skills and conceptual understandings for life-long learning and appreciation of the natural world.
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