About Us
Welcome to YIS
A warm and welcoming international learning community where students have abundant opportunities to explore, develop and challenge themselves.

Passionate Educators
Our dedicated teachers seek to inspire students and foster the academic and social skills that will enable them to fulfill their potential.
Admissions
Schedule a Visit
There is no substitute for experiencing YIS first-hand. Come visit and meet our students and staff.

How to Apply
Find everything you need to know about our admissions process in a simple, step-by-step guide.
Learning
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.

An IB Continuum School
Enjoy the unique benefits of an inquiry-centered, transdisciplinary and skills-focused academic continuum from early years through high school.
School Life
Beyond the Classroom
Wide-ranging activities offerings provide fun and engaging outlets for athletic, creative, intellectual and service-oriented pursuits for students of all ages.

A Culture of Service
Service is an integral part of the learning experience at YIS, helping students develop empathy, identify real needs, cultivate relationships and take action.
Community
Connect with Us
There is always something interesting going on at YIS. Find out all the ways you can stay in touch.

Active PTSA
The Parent Teacher Student Association is at the heart of the warm and welcoming YIS community and provides invaluable support for the school.

Contact Us

The Kirin and Inge buildings seen from the playground

Yokohama International School

258 Yamate-cho, Naka-ku Yokohama, 231-0862 Japan
Phone: +81 (0)45 622 0084 Fax: +81 (0)45 621 0379

Admissions

For inquiries regarding the admissions process, tours, applications, application status, tuition fees and general information about enrolling a child.

Email:

Tel: 045-622-5590

Secondary Office

For issues related to events, trips, processes, academics and for reporting absences of current students in gr. 6-12.

Email:

Tel: 045-625-3545

Main School Office

For general information, media inquiries, and for questions unrelated to the inquiries handled by other offices listed on this page.

Email:

Tel: 045-622-0084

Elementary Office

For issues related to events, trips, processes, academics and for reporting absences of current students in ELC - gr. 5.

Email:

Tel: 045-624-2955

Business Office

For inquiries regarding the status of tuition payments, or information on invoices and receipts.

Email:

Tel: 045-624-3448

Health Office

For inquiries related to health concerns of students and questions about school health policies. Please report absences to the respective school office.

Email:

Tel: 045-621-4027