～ Before You Begin ～
At YES, we do not view admission as a process based simply on selection or pass/fail decisions.
We believe it is a process in which families and the school communicate openly
and carefully consider together whether YES is truly the right environment for each child.
Please take your time,
ask questions, and consider what is best for your child.
For Families Considering Admission or Transfer
YES Odawara is an international school for elementary-aged children,
where inquiry-based learning is built around three languages:
Japanese, English, and programming.
We welcome inquiries about information sessions, trial enrollment,
short-term enrollment, and more.
FLOW Steps to Enrollment
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- Contact Us
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Please feel free to get in touch with us.
If you would like to attend one of our school information sessions, please see the dates below.
◆ School Information Session & School Lunch Experience
For families considering admission or transfer.
・September 19, 2026 (Sat.) 10:00–
・October 24, 2026 (Sat.) 10:00–
・December 19, 2026 (Sat.) 10:00–
▶ Apply for the School Information Session & School Lunch Experience
◆ Everyday Life at YES Odawara
See our classes, school life, lunches, events, and more on Instagram.
▶ Visit our Instagram
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- Attend a School Information Session or Individual Consultation
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We will carefully explain YES's educational philosophy and what everyday learning looks like at our school.
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- Experiential Assessment
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Rather than using a conventional entrance examination, we invite your child to experience everyday school life at YES. Through this experience, both the school and the family can better understand your child's characteristics, ability to work with others, and how they engage in daily school life. We do not conduct written academic entrance examinations in reading, writing, or mathematics.
- Experiential Assessment
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- Assessment Result & Confirmation of Enrollment Intent
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We do not consider the assessment to be an examination. Rather, it is an opportunity to determine whether YES is the best environment for your child. We will contact you with the result within one week after the assessment.
Afterward, we will confirm your family's intention to enroll before proceeding with the enrollment procedures. Information regarding the enrollment process will be provided individually by email or other means.
We hope to move forward only when both the family and the school feel confident and comfortable with the decision.
The YES assessment is not a conventional entrance examination designed to determine pass or fail or simply measure academic ability.
By participating in everyday school life at YES, your child has an opportunity to experience our learning environment, while both the school and your family gain a better understanding of your child's characteristics, ability to work with others, and approach to daily school life. We do not conduct written academic entrance examinations in reading, writing, or mathematics.
- Duration: 4 days
- Experience: Participation in regular school life
- Assessment: Observation during school life / Parent interview / Learning progress checks in each subject
- Fee: ¥52,800 (tax included)
- Other: School lunch and other related costs are included
- Assessment result: Results will be sent by email within one week after completion of the assessment
※ If participation for all four days is difficult due to individual circumstances, please contact us to discuss possible arrangements.
At YES, we believe in being transparent about tuition and fees because we take responsibility for the quality of our education, learning environment, and the people who support our students.
Tuition includes our daily inquiry-based learning, integrated learning across Japanese, English, and programming, project-based learning, and other educational experiences.
We are also happy to explain all fees carefully during an individual consultation.
“I would first like my child to experience the atmosphere at YES.”
For families who feel this way, we offer opportunities for trial enrollment.
By participating in actual classes and everyday school life, children and families can experience the learning environment and atmosphere of YES firsthand.
Information about trial enrollment dates and current availability will be announced on our website and social media.
If you are interested, please feel free to contact us through our Contact Form.
※ During summer and winter vacations, we also plan to offer English immersion programs that may be open to students who are not currently enrolled at YES.
(For Returning Families and Short-Term Visitors)
YES also accepts short-term students, including children returning temporarily to Japan from overseas and families seeking a short-term learning experience.
Whether you would like your child to attend for one week, or are looking for a learning environment during a temporary stay in Japan, please feel free to contact us.
※ Short-term enrollment is subject to availability. We recommend contacting us as early as possible.
We have compiled answers to frequently asked questions about admission and transfer, our curriculum, English education, school life, future pathways, and more.
Finally
We do not believe that YES is the right school for every family.
That is exactly why we hope you will take the time to consider,
together with us,
whether YES is truly the right environment for your child.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions.