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.
Beyond the Classroom
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.

Living in Yokohama

Welcome to Japan & the YIS community!

We've all been there, moving to a new country is challenging and getting started is often difficult and tiresome. Where will I meet new people? Where is the nearest doctor or hair salon? How do I sort the trash? What do I do if there's an earthquake?

Here are a few links that are useful when starting your new life in Japan.

And don't worry, you'll love it!

Getting connected

Official websites

Good to Know

Travel & Sightseeing

Lifestyle

Help & Advice

Wanavi Japan - Be prepared for natural disasters but live comfortably and confidently in Japan. Wanavi empowers international families with critical information and support. Here are some links for your reference:　　

1) Youtube video on how to use 171

How to record a message https://youtu.be/RNseooUnlVY

How to listen to a message https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgu0YZPfE2o

2) Tsunami evacuation shelter map (Japanese only)

http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/somu/org/kikikanri/keikaku/tsunami/nakaku-isogoku.pdf

3) List of evacuation shelters

http://www.city.yokohama.lg.jp/somu/org/kikikanri/shelter/04naka-e.html

4) Earthquake Preparedness Handbook

Tell Lifeline - An organization that provides support and counseling services to Japan's international community.