Who We Are
A Caring Community of Lifelong Learners
Discover a school where curiosity, respect, and connection shape every day.
Our Story
HJIS is a Preschool through Grade 12 co-educational international school established in 2003, located along the portside waterfront in Yokohama’s central coast. At HJIS, we offer a values-driven community experience influenced by the distinctive global and diverse culture of Yokohama.
Premised on a vision of education by which we discover the world and contribute to its transformation, HJIS aims to prepare students for success beyond school as lifelong learners, to foster their passion for learning and achievement. Culminating with the IB Diploma Programme and instilling international-mindedness, global citizenship, and intercultural understanding.
Learning with Purpose
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High Quality Learning
High quality learning is an inclusive, ongoing, agentic process that challenges and enables our learners to take meaningful action. It ignites curiosity and encourages deeper understanding through play, inquiry, and experiential learning.
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Global Citizenship
Global citizenship is an open-minded and inclusive mindset, achieved through empathy, that encourages responsible and critical understanding of one's identity, as well as local and global communities. It is strengthened through respectful dialogue, active listening, and a willingness to share perspectives and engage with those whose views differ from our own.
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Digital Citizenship
Digital citizenship at HJIS means utilizing technology mindfully, safely, and ethically to contribute positively to humanity.
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Educational Standards
・ A Safe Environment to Explore and Grow :
We provide a caring environment where students feel confident trying new things and reaching their full potential.
・ Individual Support for Every Learner :
We respect different learning styles and provide the individual attention each student needs to succeed.
・ Developing Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills :
We offer diverse opportunities that encourage students to think critically and develop effective problem-solving strategies.
Accreditations & Memberships
An IB World School
Horizon Japan International School is an IB (International Baccalaureate) World School, authorized to offer the PYP, MYP, and DP Programmes. IB World Schools share a common philosophy – a commitment to a high quality, challenging, international education that HJIS believes is important for our students.
Growing Through Meaningful Choices
At HJIS, we teach students to become more independent as they explore the world on their own and discover how to express themselves. They also begin to understand how their choices and actions influence outcomes. It is obvious that making meaningful choices is an essential part of children’s cognitive development and personal confidence, which grows as they think through choices that are presented to them.
