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YES International School Odawara

Japan, Tokyo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Japanese
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 6 - 11 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2025
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum
Taught languages English, Japanese
Typical class size 8
Strengths Languages, STEM, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Primary School
Introduction

YES International School Odawara occupies a purpose-built campus at 1-8-33 Shiroyama, Odawara City, Kanagawa. YES Odawara Co., Ltd. established the campus in April 2025, making it the third YES International School campus after Yokohama and Tokyo. The school serves a bespoke curriculum organized around three pillars: Trilingual Education—English, Japanese and programming—to cultivate three distinct modes of thinking; Technology That Opens the Mind—teaching students to use technology with intention and to frame the right questions; and A Real English Environment—English is used as a living language in daily life, not merely as a subject. Learning blends inquiry-based, cross-disciplinary and project-based classes with nature experiences and technology, to broaden creativity and independent thinking. Facilities feature natural wood interiors that create a warm, safe learning space. Meals emphasize carefully chosen ingredients, seasonings and water to support focus, immunity and emotional balance. English is integrated into daily school life, reinforcing immersive language use.

1 Chome-8-33 Shiroyama, Odawara, Kanagawa 250-0045, Japan

Vibes and Culture
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The Essentials

YES International School Odawara has typical class sizes of 8, instruction in English, Japanese.

Location
Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

School day structure
School hours 8:30–17:30
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Overview (numeric fees not published publicly)

Specific numeric fee amounts for the 2026/27 academic year are not published on the public admissions pages. Tuition and the full fee schedule are provided to families through the schools downloadable application materials and during individual consultations; the admissions pages state that tuition details are explained in those materials and at consultations.

Application fees

- No fixed application fee amount is published on the public admissions pages. Application forms are available to download; the downloadable application packet is where application-fee figures and one-time enrollment charges would be listed.
- The admissions assessment (an intake/assessment visit) is described as a five-day participation period; costs for that assessment are limited to actual expenses such as school lunch and materials (these assessment-day costs are described as "actual expenses" rather than a fixed assessment fee).

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- No per-term or per-year tuition amounts by year group are published on the public pages for the Odawara campus. The admissions information explains what tuition covers (daily inquiry-based learning, trilingual education, project-based classes, and basic materials) but does not list numeric tuition figures on the public pages. The school provides the full numeric tuition schedule in the downloadable application materials and during individual consultations.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A public, itemised billing schedule (due dates, term-by-term instalment schedule, penalties for late payment, or proration rules) is not posted on the admissions pages. The admissions pages state that tuition details and pricing arrangements are explained during individual consultations and in the application materials. Families are expected to receive the billing schedule and payment terms as part of the application/enrollment documentation.

Boarding fees

- No boarding program or boarding fees are listed for YES International School Odawara on the public pages. There is no mention of a residential/boarding option for the Odawara campus in the admissions or overview material. Therefore boarding fees do not apply for this campus (no boarding program indicated).

Other costs or fees (uniform, lunches, materials, extras)

- School lunch and materials are explicitly mentioned in relation to assessment-day costs and as included/handled items in the schools description of tuition; lunches and materials are therefore cost items to expect, but no fixed per-term/year charge for school lunches or materials is published publicly.
- Uniforms are not mentioned on the public admissions or overview pages; no uniform fee or uniform-purchase process is published there.
- Costs for short-term/short-stay enrolment (daily or one-week blocks) are referenced as available but specific daily/weekly rates are not published on the public pages.

Refund information

- No public refund policy, refund schedule for deposits, or tuition-refund terms are published on the admissions or contact pages for the Odawara campus. Refunds and cancellation/withdrawal terms are not listed on the public admissions material and would be provided in the formal enrollment documentation.

Fee payment options (credit card, bank transfer, etc.)

- Payment-method options (which card networks are accepted, whether credit-card payments are accepted, or whether bank transfer is required) are not specified on the public pages. The contact form allows families to request information about tuition and fees, indicating that payment methods and specific billing instructions are provided as part of the application/enrolment process rather than on the public pages.

What to expect in the downloadable application/enrolment materials

- The downloadable application packet (application form) is the location where the school provides the full numeric fee schedule, one-time enrollment charges, and the billing/payment schedule for families. The public admissions pages indicate that tuition details are provided in those materials and during individual consultations.
Academics

YES International School Odawara teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Japanese Curriculum for students aged 6 to 11.

Curriculum
The curriculum rests on three pillars: Trilingual Education (English, Japanese and programming) to develop three distinct modes of thinking; Technology That Opens the Mind to teach students to use technology with intention and to frame the right questions; and A Real English Environment where English is used as a living language in daily life, not just as a subject. The approach combines inquiry-based learning, cross-disciplinary, project-based classes, nature experiences, and technology to expand students' creativity and independent thinking.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Inquiry / Request for Information: Admission is a conversation—not a judgment. Families begin by reaching out to inquire about YES. The admissions process is a careful, unhurried conversation in which the school and family come to understand each other. This early contact helps both sides determine whether YES is the right fit.

2. School Information Session / Individual Consultation: A School Information Session or Individual Consultation walks you through YES's philosophy and daily life at YES. It clarifies how learning happens and helps families assess fit with the YES approach.

3. Assessment Visit: Your child spends time in the school, and a shared understanding is built. The YES assessment is not a test of academic ability or a pass/fail evaluation; there are no written literacy or arithmetic tests. The Assessment lasts five days and involves participation in regular school life, with costs limited to actual expenses such as lunch and materials.

4. Enrollment Discussion: Enrollment moves forward only when both your family and the school feel it is the right fit; this is not a traditional exam but a mutual understanding of your child's needs.

5. For kindergarteners or mid-year transfers: Experience Days are offered on dedicated dates (separate from regular school days) so that children and parents can feel what YES is like in a small, focused setting. Several Experience Days are planned during the summer holidays, with Saturday dates available in autumn. An English Immersion Program is open to everyone during the summer break. A Short-Term Enrollment Program is available by the day or in five-day blocks, with places limited. Application Forms may be downloaded, and tuition details are explained during the consultation.
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