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- IB World School: CGK International School Kannai Campus is an IB World School and is authorized to deliver the Primary Years Programme (PYP) as of July 2024. This places the school within the International Baccalaureate network and confirms it meets IB standards for curriculum, assessment, and pedagogy across its IB primary years.
- IB PYP World School (Preschool and Elementary): The Preschool and Elementary divisions are designated as IB PYP World School, indicating official authorization to deliver the IB Primary Years Programme for the school's younger learners (Preschool–Grade 5).
- IB MYP Candidate School: The Middle School is designated as an IB MYP Candidate School, reflecting the school's progression toward Middle Years Programme authorization. This status indicates the school is in the process of meeting IB MYP requirements.
- MYP candidacy status updated in 2025: The school announced that it became an IB MYP Candidate School in June 2025, signaling formal progress toward MYP authorization.
- Confirmation of MYP candidacy milestone: A CGK news item confirms the MYP candidacy milestone in 2025, aligning with the June 2025 status.
CGK International School – Kannai Campus in Yokohama offers international education from age 2 through middle school, with a high school scheduled to open in April 2028. The school follows the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) and is a candidate school for the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), with learning structured around inquiry, projects and concept-based teaching. English is the main language of instruction across all sections of the school. The campus is located in the Kannai area of Naka Ward, a central district of Yokohama with convenient access to multiple train stations and nearby cultural and waterfront areas. CGK provides a school bus service for eligible students and offers seasonal school programs that extend learning beyond the classroom. A distinctive feature of the school is its one-year study abroad opportunity for middle school students, reflecting its focus on global experiences and international-mindedness.
