Top International Schools in Yokohama

Overview: IB PYP · 6–12 · ¥924K

St. Joseph's Gakuen Elementary School is a private Catholic co-educational day school founded in 1953 in Tsurumi, Yokohama, serving approximately 330 students across Grades 1–6. In January 2018 it became the first elementary school in Japan authorized as an IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) school, integrating inquiry-based international education with its Catholic founding spirit of Faith, Hope, and Love. Each grade has just two classes of around 35 pupils, ensuring a small-school atmosphere with close teacher–student relationships. The school's motto, 'With a loving heart, we nurture each person,' reflects its commitment to developing the whole child — intellectually, morally, and spiritually. Families value its distinctive blend of rigorous IB pedagogy, Catholic values, and a safe, closely-knit community in suburban Yokohama.

Overview: IB MYP, IB PYP · 1–12 · ¥1.1M–¥2.3M

CGK International School is a private IB World School located in Kannai, central Yokohama, offering an integrated English-medium education from age 2 through Grade 9 (with high school planned for 2028). As an IB PYP World School and IB MYP Candidate School, CGK emphasizes inquiry-based and project-based learning, bilingual development in English and Japanese, and global citizenship. With approximately 300 students in small classes of around 20, the school fosters a close-knit, multicultural community welcoming families from diverse cultural backgrounds. CGK stands out for its 12+4-year continuum vision, optional Grade 7 international study-abroad year, and active community engagement through events and service projects.

Overview: A-Level, AP · 2–18 · ¥1.6M–¥3.1M

Overview: IB PYP, IB MYP · 3–18 · ¥2.1M–¥3.4M

Founded in 1924 as Japan's first international school, Yokohama International School (YIS) is a pioneering IB World School offering the full PYP/MYP/DP continuum to approximately 750 students from over 50 nationalities. Located at its state-of-the-art Honmoku campus (opened January 2022, designed by Kengo Kuma), YIS provides an inclusive, inquiry-based education in English. The school is renowned for its diverse community, excellent IB results (98–100% pass rate), and strong university placements globally including Cambridge, Cornell, and top Japanese universities.

Overview: IB PYP, IB MYP · 3–18 · ¥2.4M–¥2.9M

Horizon Japan International School (HJIS) is an independent, non-profit coeducational day school in Yokohama serving students aged 3–18 (Preschool through Grade 12) with the full IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP). Founded in 2003, HJIS prides itself on a values-driven community where students—the 'Hawks'—develop intercultural understanding and global citizenship through inquiry-based learning. The waterfront campus features distinctive facilities including a rooftop sports field called 'The Nest', dedicated STEM labs, arts studios, and a vibrant after-school programme with 50+ activities. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 6:1 and 37 nationalities represented among its 530+ students, HJIS offers a richly diverse learning environment in the heart of Yokohama.