Japan, Tokyo
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CGK International School is an IB World School authorized to deliver the Primary Years Program (PYP) as of July 30, 2024. The Preschool and Elementary divisions are designated IB PYP World School. The Middle School is an IB MYP Candidate School, indicating it is pursuing full MYP authorization. The school's IB World School status is noted at the main site, with explicit statements that CGK became an authorized PYP school in July 2024 and that the Middle School is now a MYP Candidate School as of August 2025.
CGK International School’s Bashamichi Campus is a preschool campus for Age 2 and Age 3 children located in Naka-ku, Yokohama. The campus is within walking distance of Bashamichi Station (about 3 minutes), as well as Sakuragicho and Kannai stations, making it accessible from central Yokohama and nearby areas. According to the school, CGK is an IB PYP World School and received authorization to deliver the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) in July 2024. The preschool programme includes structured physical education and monthly swimming lessons conducted at a nearby indoor heated pool. In addition to the core preschool programme, the school offers fee-based after-school optional classes from 4:30 p.m., such as Programming in English, Dance and Japanese-language programmes including Pygmalion and Ronri Engine. A school bus service is available for preschool students. CGK also notes that English is used as the main language at school, with Japanese taught as a subject, supporting children who are growing up in an international environment in Japan.