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Japan, Tokyo
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Uniforms are required. Preschool uniforms consist of a green t‑shirt with the YCS logo and hoodies for colder months; dark colored bottoms are encouraged but not mandatory. Elementary students wear a Kelly-green polo with navy bottoms (slacks or skirts); girls wearing skirts or skorts must wear knee socks in navy or white.
Yes. Students aged 3 and above can order a bento from Cezars Kitchen, the meal service used by Saint Maur International School. This provides a lunch option for YCS students.
The school is governed by a School Board in conjunction with the school leadership. It is affiliated with international Christian school networks, including the Japan Evangelical Missionary Association, Christian Academy in Japan, and the Association of Christian Schools International, and holds Star Program accreditation.
Yokohama Christian School (YCS), founded in 2002, is located in Yokohama’s historic Bluff (Yamate-cho) area and serves children from Preschool through Grade 5. The elementary program uses an American Classical Christian curriculum, including resources such as Shurley English, Saxon Math and Bible materials. The school notes that social studies draws on students’ backgrounds and the school’s Japan location. YCS also offers an enrichment program across ages that includes art, music, PE, Latin, library, technology and worship, with Japanese listed as part of enrichment in the admissions FAQ. For after-school options, the school lists clubs such as Children’s Choir, Book Club, Homework Club, Multimedia Club and Running Club. The school also describes an After School Care program with extended options.
