Yokohama Christian School

Yokohama Christian School (YCS) is a Christian-centered international school located in the historic Bluff (Yamate) area of Naka-ku, Yokohama. Founded to serve the international Christian community of Yokohama, YCS offers an English-medium education grounded in Christian values for children from preschool through elementary grades. The school is situated on the scenic Yamate hillside, an area historically associated with Yokohama's international community, near Yokohama International School and Saint Maur International School. YCS provides a nurturing, faith-based educational environment where students develop strong academic foundations alongside moral character. The school follows an American-style curriculum with Christian integration, emphasizing reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies alongside Bible study and character formation. With a small student body and low teacher-to-student ratios, YCS offers individualized attention in a community-oriented setting. The school welcomes families from diverse nationalities seeking a Christian-centered English education in Yokohama.