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Admissions

Application requirements and FAQ

Welcome to Horizon Japan
International School

Horizon Japan International School welcomes applications of students from all socio-economic, ethnic, religious, linguistic, and national or international backgrounds who seek a challenging academic program and active participation in an inclusive, diverse, and multicultural community.

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Our admissions process is designed to help families understand HJIS, prepare the required documents, and move clearly through inquiry, application, assessment, and enrollment.

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The Admissions Process

Connect with our Admissions Team 

and explore HJIS in person.

Check entry requirements and space availability.

Submit your application
and required documents.

Assessment and interview, if required.

Receive your decision.

If accepted, complete the enrollment process.

Your path to HJIS

Explore each stage of the admissions process below.

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Inquiry & School Visit

Meet our admissions team, ask questions, and discover life at HJIS.

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Eligibility 

Thoroughly review the HJIS admission eligibility requirements, age chart, and policies before submitting your application.

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Application & Documents

Families complete the online application form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee.

Required documents can include:

  • Academic records or report cards

  • Passport or birth certificate scans

  • Individual photos of the student and guardian(s)

  • Learning support documents, if applicable

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Assessment & Interview

After the application is reviewed, the student may be invited for interviews and a placement assessment. This helps HJIS understand your child’s academic abilities and readiness, English level, and potential language or learning support needs.

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Decision & Enrollment

After all information collected from documents, assessment, and interview(s) has been reviewed, the Admissions Team will share the final decision with guardian(s) by email.

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Explore Life at HJIS

Horizon Japan International School buses
School Bus

Providing safe transportation for children to and from school and school-related activities is of top priority to us at HJIS. The school has contracted with a private bus company to provide safe and reliable transportation for HJIS students for an additional fee. Our fleet of buses services a large region that includes nearly all major areas of Yokohama and surrounding neighborhoods.  

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Afterschool

Our After School Programs (ASPs) offer opportunities for students to explore a wide range of activities including athletics, the arts, robotics, and debate, all designed to encourage curiosity and creativity in students.

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Daycare

HJIS Daycare gives our youngest learners a calm and caring space to rest, play, connect, and continue their day after regular school hours. Designed for children aged 3 to 6, the program supports families who need extended care in a familiar school environment.

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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.

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Uniforms

At HJIS, we believe in the importance of the school uniform as a means of encouraging students to feel a sense of pride and purpose. School uniforms contribute to the ethos of the school, and it is the responsibility of all students to ensure that they are dressed correctly at all times.

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Frequently Asked Questions.

As you move through the admissions process, you may have questions. The Admissions Team has compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions which you can request through your Inquiry Form submission.

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Inquire, Visit, or Apply

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Horizon Japan International School

1-24 Ono-cho, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan 221-0055

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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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