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.

Mentor Program

The aim of the Mentor Program is to help families new to YIS, and perhaps new to Japan, settle smoothly into school and the local community. We try to match new families with mentors who have children in the same or similar grades as your children, live close to your new home or come from the same home country. Mentors can provide support and introductions to other parents and students, as well as offer guidance about adjusting to your new life here. If you are new to the school and are interested in having a mentor family help you settle into life in Japan and at YIS, please email our Mentor Coordinator, Jessie.

The program relies on parent volunteers. The more volunteers we have, from a cross selection of nationalities and year levels, the more successful the program can be. With over 50 nationalities represented at our school and we are always looking for non-English native speakers to be mentors. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, please fill in this form or email Jessie.

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Jessie, Mentor Co-ordinator