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Understanding · Respect · Community

A Caring Community of Lifelong Learners

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Welcome to Horizon Japan International School.

An International Education in the Heart of Yokohama

Established in 2003, HJIS is an international school for students from Preschool through Grade 12, offering the full IB continuum within a diverse, supportive, and values-driven community.

Aerial view of Horizon Japan International School’s Yokohama campus and outdoor sports field.
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Student Enrolled
Nationalities
​Represented
520+
45+
Student ToTeacher
​Ratio School-Wide
6:1
IB Pass Rate,
IBDP Average Score 34
0%

Why families choose HJIS

Learning beyond the classroom through service, culture, leadership, and real-world experience.
A Family Community
A Family Community

School events, shared learning, service, parent activities, and an active PTA bring students, families, teachers, and alumni together. Through these shared experiences, families take part in school life and build lasting connections across the HJIS community.

Safety & Student Wellbeing

At HJIS, pastoral care is built on trusted relationships, safeguarding procedures, student check-ins, counselling, and close partnership with families. This support helps each learner feel safe, known, included, supported and ready to learn.

Safety & Student Wellbeing
Diversity&Mutual Understanding
Diversity & Mutual Understanding

Students from different cultures, languages, and backgrounds learn with and from one another. Sharing ideas and exploring different perspectives encourages open-mindedness, respect for cultural differences, and a broader understanding of the world.

A Complete IB Pathway

As an IB Continuum World School, HJIS offers a connected journey through the Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes. Our students build knowledge, independence, and the skills needed for university, work, and life beyond school.

A complete IB pathway
Connecting beyond school
Connections Beyond School

Across the PYP, MYP and DP, students connect classroom learning with community needs through service projects and student-led action. This work builds empathy, responsibility, leadership and the confidence to contribute locally and globally.

Location & Access

Our purpose-built campus in central Yokohama offers modern spaces for learning, creativity, sport, and community. A short walk from Yokohama Station and about 30 minutes by train from central Tokyo, HJIS is conveniently located for families.

Artificial turf sports field at Horizon Japan International School with the school buildings in the background.

Stage of Learning

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EYP - EARLY LEARNING

Start your child’s journey with joyful, play-based learning in our nurturing international preschool in Yokohama.
Discover how we spark curiosity from day one.

EYP: AGES 3-5

HJIS STUDENT LIFE

Learning, belonging, service and opportunity beyond the classroom.

At HJIS, student life extends beyond the classroom. Through athletics, the arts, service learning, expeditions, after-school programs, wellbeing support, and community experiences, students develop confidence, curiosity, compassion, and purpose.

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COMMUNITY

Our school community goes beyond the classroom, offering opportunities for families to connect, graduates to stay involved, and students to celebrate milestones through events, workshops, and cultural activities.

Explore our Parent Teacher Association, Alumni Club, Horizon Connect, and other community initiatives to see how HJIS builds lasting connections within our international school community.

The PTA Community

Our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) at Horizon Japan International School in Yokohama connects families through volunteering, workshops, and school events. It’s a welcoming space for parents to engage, share experiences, and enrich our international school community.

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Horizon Japan International School Yokohama Roof top soccer filed

BLOG & EVENTS

Take a closer look at the people, programs, and moments that shape our school community in Yokohama. The HJIS Blog shares highlights from our classrooms, clubs, and Hawks in action.

Events

Campus & Access

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Horizon Japan International School | 1-24 Ono-cho, 
Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 221-0055, Japan

+81-45-624-8717

info@horizon.ac.jp

For admissions inquiries, please use the Admissions Inquiry Form. For all other inquiries, including business proposals, please email us.

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Visit HJIS & Explore Admissions

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Horizon Japan International School | 1-24 Ono-cho, 

Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 221-0055, Japan

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 +81-45-624-8717

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Accreditation logos: IB, CIS, WASC displayed at Horizon Japan International School, Yokohama.”
Accreditation logos: IB, CIS, WASC displayed at Horizon Japan International School, Yokohama.”
Accreditation logos: IB, CIS, WASC displayed at Horizon Japan International School, Yokohama.”
Accreditation logos: IB, CIS, WASC displayed at Horizon Japan International School, Yokohama.”
Accreditation logos: IB, CIS, WASC displayed at Horizon Japan International School, Yokohama
IB, CIS, and WASC accreditation logos displayed on Contact & Directions page of Horizon Japan International School

Horizon Japan International School (HJIS) admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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