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Japan, Tokyo
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Yokohama International School (YIS) provides English-language instruction and follows a structured, online admissions process. The school welcomes children of all nationalities who are aligned with an international curriculum and can engage in English. Eligibility focuses on nationality (foreign national or Japanese national with prior international education), English-language proficiency from at least one parent, and commuting-distance residency. This foundation guides how applications are screened before moving through the formal portal-based flow.
When the number of eligible applicants exceeds available spaces, applicants may be placed in a wait pool if deemed acceptable. Priority in the wait pool is given to siblings of current students, children of YIS staff and alumni, returning students, and dependents of organizations participating in the Corporate Contribution Program (CCP). Applicants in the wait pool may be asked to submit updated school reports to confirm continued interest.
Scholarships are available through YIS's Corporate Contribution Program. Scholarships are granted to students whose parents' employers participate in CCP. For details about eligibility and how to apply, families should contact the school's Business Office.
YES International School Tokyo is a learning community in Shibuya, opened in May 2018, for children who are homeschooling or who find standard school life difficult. The daily program is built around project-based learning, where mornings can start with “morning projects” exploring themes such as science, language, art and programming, alongside creative learning in music and art. Students also take part in practical routines such as a cooking class and shared lunch time. Weekly movement sessions that include capoeira and soccer. The school describes individual support tailored to each child’s pace. A distinctive feature is its official Discord server, “YES Elegant,” designed with parent visibility and student-led rule-making.
