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Early Learning - EYP

Developing a Passion for Lifelong Learning 

Early Years Programme (EYP) for Children Age 3-6

Students can enroll with us in our Preschool, using the IB PYP early years programme  after they turn three (3) years old. Our skilled team of educators believes that young children discover and learn most effectively through socializing, playing, and getting involved with a broad range of inquiry experiences.

Hands-On Learning

We offer small groups where learning is hands-on, support is individual, and children come together from across the world, celebrating the many traditions and cultures that unite us. Using the inquiry-based IB Primary Years Programme early years (PYP early years) and influenced by a play-based atmosphere, our educators work with students at problem-solving, questioning, and reflecting, all while taking action at building the foundations for lifelong learning. 

Exploring the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP)

The International Baccalaureate’s PYP  early years (EYP) will be followed until Kindergarten. The PYP early years encourages and inspires learners to lead a fulfilling and constructive life as global citizens of a changing world. The basis for its foundations is an active understanding and learning experience, creating space for creative problem-solving within genuine perspectives, and a profound acceptance of the individuality and capabilities of each learner.

Creative Problem-Solving and Global Citizenship

Children are inspired to ask, “Why?” and develop links between real life and their pursuits at school. Each child’s abilities are maximized to their highest potential in a nurturing, safe, stimulating, and creative environment. Materials in the classrooms are exclusively tailored to meet their needs and ignite their young minds. Each child is appreciated, valued, and empowered to learn and understand who they are, what they can become, and how to benefit the world in its entirety. 

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Learn more about our Early Learning programs

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Draws Inspiration from Reggio Emilia

We  take elements from Reggio Emilia, which pairs beautifully with the IB. Both approaches see the child as capable, curious, and central to their own learning.
Our teachers guide, observe, provoke thinking, and help children build long and short-term projects. It’s learning that grows with them not learning that is handed to them. In short we have strong academic standards, paired with inquiry, play, exploration, relationships, and real-world learning.
Students are always thinking of ways to support the community around them.


Our goal is simple:
Children who don’t just learn but love learning, are always looking at ways of giving back to the community and developing International mindedness

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Admissions inquiries: 

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

Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 221-0055, Japan

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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