Yoyogi International School - Jinnan Campus

Yoyogi International School operates two campuses in Shibuya, Tokyo. The Yoyogi Campus (Kindergarten–Grade 1) is near the West Gate of Yoyogi Park and is within a short walk from Yoyogi-koen Station (Chiyoda Line) and Yoyogi-Hachiman Station (Odakyu Line). The Jinnan Campus (Grade 2–8) is located about 700 meters south of Yoyogi Park, in the Shibuya area, and about a 10-minute walk from Shibuya Station and Yoyogi-koen Station. The campuses are centrally located, with access to nearby parks, cultural venues, and city amenities.

The Yoyogi Campus houses Kindergarten through Grade 1, while the Jinnan Campus serves Grades 2–8. This structure supports a progression from early years to middle elementary on separate sites.

The school operates as a co-educational day school. There is no indication of boarding facilities.

Families come from more than 30 countries, and about 70% of the student body are foreign nationals. Nationalities are capped at a maximum of one third of a class to maintain diversity.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is offered, with an EAL fee published in tuition information. The admissions process also provides for learning support considerations and behavioural concerns disclosures. Class sizes are small, with a maximum of 16 students per class in Kindergarten.

No formal country affiliation is stated; the school is located in Japan. The host country is Japan.

No religious affiliation is indicated; the school follows an international IB framework and secular program components.

Kindergarten classes run from 8:30 to 15:30. After-school activities run from 15:45 to 16:45. Details about daily schedules for other grades are not publicly published, but after-school programs are available at both campuses.

A morning and afternoon bus service is offered with fees separate from tuition. Three dedicated buses operate routes serving areas such as Roppongi, Aoyama, Shirokane, Shinjuku, Ichigaya, and Meguro; routes for 2025–2026 are published by the school. For specific route details, contact admissions.

The school is an IB World School offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP). The curriculum is drawn from the US Common Core and the UK National Curriculum and is delivered through inquiry-based learning for international and global-minded students. English is the language of instruction, with Japanese taught as an additional language. Yoyogi Campus serves Kindergarten through Grade 1, while Jinnan Campus serves Grades 2 through 8. Class hours are 8:30 to 3:30 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in Kindergarten, 18:1 in Grades 1–5, and 20:1 in Grades 6–8.

Kindergarten 16:1; Grades 1–5 18:1; Grades 6–8 20:1.

High School (MYP) Grade 9 will start in August 2026. The expansion includes pursuing authorization for the Diploma Programme (DP) for Grades 11–12.

The language of instruction is English. Japanese is taught as an additional language, or at native level for native speakers.

Step 1: Check eligibility. The birthday cut‑off date is 31 August, and child age must meet the requirements for the appropriate section for the 2025–2026 or 2026–2027 academic years. The Jinnan Campus serves Grades 2–8 and is located at 7-1, Udagawacho, Shibuya‑ku, Tokyo 150-0042. Step 2: Complete the online Application Form on the Apply page. You will provide basic information about your child and family and select your preferred payment method. Step 3: Pay the non‑refundable application fee of JPY 33,000. The application will not be considered complete until the payment is received. Step 4: Submit the required documents: school reports (most recent academic year), identification documents (passport/ID photographs), and the Confidential Recommendation Form completed by the current or previous school. If a school report is in a language other than English, an English translation is preferred. Step 5: The Admissions Office reviews the application and will communicate the status. Step 6: If reports and references are satisfactory and there is space in the relevant year group, the student may be invited for a screening to determine how best the School can support their learning; assessment sessions are scheduled at the School's discretion. Step 7: Admissions decisions consider factors such as space availability, English language ability, social maturity, and previous school records; applicants may be placed in a wait pool if a year group is at capacity. English is the language of instruction; EAL support is available after discussion with the Admissions Team. Conditional enrollment may be offered for English learners; the School notes it cannot enroll students whose learning needs exceed current resources. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for the 2025–2026 year and continue to be reviewed as spaces become available. For reference, Grade placement is guided by the School's Grade Placement process and is part of the admitted decision workflow.

Wait pool: When a year group is at capacity, applicants are placed in the wait pool. Applications are accepted throughout the year and reviewed on a rolling basis, subject to space availability. The Admissions Office informs families about enrollment trends and when seats become available. The number of applicants in the wait pool is not disclosed.