News and Updates

The arduous task of producing a musical provides opportunity for students to realize their own potential.

In bringing local artists to YIS to work with students, we endeavor to augment our students’ learning, to encounter ideas which are uniquely Japanese, and to create new perspectives on the world around them.

Alumni, former students, parents of alumni, and former staff are invited to join fellow Dragons in Tokyo and London

Student leadership and agency is a cornerstone of learning at YIS. This starts in Elementary School, and gives the young leaders ownership of and connection to the environment they live in everyday.

Join us for a discussion of climate reality and potential solutions from the YIS community for the YIS community. 

This annual event shines a spotlight on the burgeoning talent in grades 6 to 12. Come join the fun.

It is with genuine excitement that we introduce the YIS Live Learn Lead Project that we are piloting with a small group of Grade 11 students this year.

This coffee morning will focus on learning ways to build English language skills at home for families whose native language is not English.

The rooms that we work in can be an extension of our learning intentions or even the provocation for learning itself.

A zombie invasion is imminent. Find out how to survive among the chaos that will ensue!

The school counseling paradigm has shifted over the years. The work that school counselors do is meant to proactively support the well-being needs of ALL students

Co-teaching supports language and content instruction, and allows teachers to become stronger educators by learning from one another.

The GCD provides students with the valuable opportunity to reflect upon our experiences, allowing us to learn from them to the fullest extent.

As we look towards the future, we are delighted to take the best parts of our library with us and to open doorways to new worlds, new experiences, and new possibilities!

We all - students, parents, and staff - have a role to play in shaping our culture of service at YIS.

For our MYP students, the Personal Project is the opportunity to conduct an independent inquiry into an area of personal interest. Our exhibition this year will be held on Thur., Nov. 7.

The sporting facilities on our new campus are ideal for achieving our PHE mission of students being "fit for life".

How does professional learning for teachers help student learning at YIS? ES Music teacher, Liz Mason, writes about this important aspect of education.

Join us on the evening of Wednesday, September 18 for a look at the new campus design with architect Kengo Kuma and the launch of our YIS2C Capital Campaign.

Well-respected educational reformer, John Dewey, stated that “we do not learn from experience, we learn from reflecting on experience.”

Join our counsellors to learn about how parents can best support students in navigating the university application process.

This annual event by the PTSA is a wonderful way to make new friends and catch up on the summer adventures of old friends.

Throughout my international school journey I have been intrigued by the animals schools choose as their mascots. They represent the spirit of the school and can serve as a focal point for our students when we come together.

Join our counsellors to learn about how parents can best support students in navigating the university application process.

Welcome to the new school year! It feels wonderful to write to you at the start of my 7th year here at YIS and send greetings to new families joining our community and of course to welcome back our returning families.