Academic Excellence

Yoyogi International School offers a globally minded, inquiry-driven education built on the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and enriched by standards from the US Common Core and UK National Curriculum. As a fully authorised IB World School, Yoyogi provides a rigorous, internationally aligned learning pathway from Kindergarten through Middle School. In the Kindergarten programme, children learn in a secure, nurturing environment that supports cognitive, physical, and emotional growth through hands-on exploration. Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED) is woven throughout the curriculum, helping young learners build confidence, resilience, and the qualities of internationally minded students. All children study Japanese, either as a native or foreign language, building cultural understanding and communication skills. The Primary School extends early foundations through transdisciplinary units of inquiry that connect real-world concepts across subjects. Students take increasing ownership of their learning, supported by small class sizes and differentiated Japanese language pathways — Kokugo for native speakers and Japanese as an Additional Language (JAL) for non-native learners, following age-appropriate government-approved materials. In the Middle School, students develop a strong academic profile through an inquiry-based, concept-driven curriculum aligned with the US Common Core and UK National Curriculum. They engage with a full spectrum of subjects including Mathematics, Sciences, English, Humanities, Design, Japanese, Physical and Health Education, Music, and Visual Arts, supported by phase-based language instruction that advances toward Japanese literature studies following the national Kokugo framework.