Tuition & Fees
We offer a comprehensive fee structure designed to make financial planning straightforward for families. YIS tuition covers essential classroom resources, technology, and a wide range of enriching experiences ensuring your child’s educational journey is seamless and inclusive.
OUR COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
YIS fees encompass:
- School-issued technology (computers/tablets)
- Most expeditions and field trips
- IB Diploma (IBDP), ISA, and PSAT examination fees (excluding resits)
Additional costs:
The school bus service, uniforms, cafeteria services, and certain extracurricular activities are billed separately. See our Parent Handbook for more details.
yokohama international school
TUITION SCHEDULE 2025-2026
one-time fees
| Description | Amount (JPY) |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | ¥50,000 |
| Registration Fee | ¥1,350,000 |
annual fees
| Grade Level | Annual Tuition (JPY) |
|---|---|
| Early Learning Center - Half Day | ¥2,025,000 |
| Early Learning Center - Full Day | ¥2,495,000 |
| Kindergarten - Grade 5 | ¥3,060,000 |
| Grades 6 - 11 | ¥3,190,000 |
| Grade 12 | ¥3,285,000 |
| Campus Development Fee | ¥385,000 |
*Tuition is billed in two equal installments, due on July 31 and December 8
PAYMENT INFORMATION
SMBC Trust Bank (SMBC信託銀行)
- SWIFT: SMTCJPJT
- Yokohama Branch (736)
- Savings Account: 7579973
- Account Name: Yokohama International School
Bank of Yokohama
- SWIFT: HAMAJPJT
- Motomachi Branch (311)
- Savings Account: 1708779
- Account Name: Yokohama International School
Include the student’s full name or invoice number in your payment details for correct processing.
FINANCIAL REGULATIONS
- A non-refundable application fee initiates the admission process.
- Non-refundable registration fees confirm enrollment; payment is due within 14 days of acceptance.
- Mid-year enrollments have tuition prorated by quarters; Campus Development Fee is not prorated.
- Fees overdue by 30 days incur a 2.5% monthly late charge.
- Re-enrollment deposits (¥300,000) due by April 15 secure placement for the following year.
CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION PROGRAM
Scholarships are available for students whose parents’ employers participate in our Corporate Contribution Program. Please contact our Business Office for details.
WITHDRAWAL & REFUND POLICY
Notice of withdrawal must be submitted in writing. There are no refunds of tuition in principle. The only exceptions are the partial refund of deposit or only in cases where the student has enrolled for less than the first 5 days of that semester.
SUPPORT & INQUIRIES
For further assistance or detailed inquiries about payments, please contact our Admissions Office at [email protected]