Horizon Japan International School (HJIS), located in Yokohama, is a coeducational school serving students from early years through senior school. What sets the school apart is its status as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum school, delivering a seamless academic pathway encompassing the IB Primary Years, Middle Years, and Diploma Programmes. This integrated curriculum fosters globally minded, inquiry-driven learners within a diverse and supportive international environment.
What teachers and parents say
Positives
- Tight-knit, supportive community where parents and staff frequently highlight caring teachers, friendly students, and a positive school climate.
- Full IB continuum curriculum (PYP, MYP, DP) recognized for solid academic rigor and well-regarded facilities conveniently located near Yokohama Station.
- Supportive leadership and professional development, with recent faculty noting approachable administration, helpful colleagues, and room for professional growth.
Negatives
- Heavy workload and limited prep time, with teachers citing packed schedules filled with supervision duties and frequent meetings.
- Compensation lower than top-tier international schools, with salary packages seen by some experienced educators as modest compared to legacy schools in the region.
- Address
- 1-24 Onocho KanagawaYokohama, 221-0055Japan
- Website
- http://www.horizon.ac.jp
- [email protected]
- Phone
- Japan (+81) 045-624-8717
- System
- IB
- Curriculum
- IB Diploma, IB Middle Years, IB Primary Years
- Levels
- Early years, Primary, Middle school, Senior school
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students
- Coeducational
