Key facts
Age range 3–18
Grades K–12
Gender Coeducational
Faculty —
Students 400–500
Tuition ¥2,440,000 – ¥3,140,000

Horizon Japan International School (HJIS)

Est. 2003
Yokohama IB DP (Diploma Programme) IB MYP (Middle Years Programme) IB PYP (Primary Years Programme) Independent, secular., IB World School (authorized for PYP, MYP, and DP), Japan council of International schools, European Council of International Schools (ECIS).

School at a Glance

Age Range 3–18
Grades Offered K–12
Gender Coeducational
Total Students 400–500
Faculty —
Classes per Grade —

Horizon Japan International School (HJIS) is a private, co-educational Day School. It is located in Yokohama along the portside waterfront. The school was founded in 2003. HJIS serves over 500 students from more than 37 nationalities. The school is recognized as a Gakkō Hōjin. HJIS offers Preschool through Grade 12. It is a full IB Continuum World School. This includes the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). The curriculum uses US Common Core standards. English is the main language of instruction. Japanese (Kokugo/JAL) and Spanish are secondary languages. The student-teacher ratio is very low at 6:1. The campus is state-of-the-art and opened in 2019. Facilities include science labs, creative studios, and a rooftop sports area. The school offers many After School Programs (ASP). These programs cover activities like Robotics, Soccer, Graphics Design, Chess, MUN, and the School Band. HJIS holds prestigious accreditations from WASC and CIS. Admissions run on a rolling basis, accepting applications year-round.

Fees & Value

Base Currency ¥ (Japanese Yen)
Annual Tuition ¥2,440,000 – ¥3,140,000

Enrollment Fees

  • Application Fee: ¥30,000
  • Registration Fee: ¥300,000
  • Deposit: ¥600,000

Payment Schedule

Annual Tuition only

Additional Fees

Maintenance Fee: ¥250,000 (Annual). Materials Fee: ¥50,000 (Annual). EAL Support Fees : ¥300,000 Bus Fees (Optional): ¥300,000

Campus & Facilities

Library Science Labs Cafeteria School Bus Playgrounds / Outdoor Areas

Sports Facilities

Athletic Spaces, Rooftop Sports Area, Playgrounds

Arts Facilities

Creative studios, Digital Arts Labs

Technology

Robotics , 3D Design & Printing, Programming, Digital Filmmaking ,Graphics Design

Learning & Curriculum

Curriculum IB DP (Diploma Programme), IB MYP (Middle Years Programme), IB PYP (Primary Years Programme)
Diplomas / Certificates IB Diploma, High School Graduate Certificate
Languages English
Student Support University Counseling

Extracurricular Activities

Robotics, Soccer, Graphics Design, 3D Design & Printing, Basketball, Volleyball, Chess Club, Model United Nations (MUN), Programming, School Band, and The Running Club.

Admissions

Application Process

Submit the formal application along with the non-refundable Application Fee

Entry Requirements

Document submission, Assessment, Interview,

Assessment Tests

School Designed Test

Interview Process

Interview is conducted in-person for local applicants or online (virtual) for overseas families.

Deadlines

Rolling Admissions. Applications are accepted year-round, subject to space availability.

Required Documents

Passport, transcripts, Health records, Teacher recommendations

Contact & Location

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