We are pleased to share an important announcement from YBS.
On February 2, 2026, Yokosuka Bilingual School officially signed an agreement to become an affiliated school of Kanagawa Dental University!
From a Small Beginning to a Bigger Future
Founded 13 years ago as a small preschool in Yokosuka, YBS has grown step by step into a licensed nursery school, an elementary school, and most recently, a middle school opening in September 2025.
Rooted in close partnerships with Japanese and American families, YBS’s bilingual education earned Cambridge accreditation in 2022.
Now, in 2026, this journey reaches a new milestone through affiliation with a long-established university.
Kanagawa Dental University is a highly respected institution in Japan that has played a leading role in medical and dental education in Japan for many decades.
This affiliation reflects YBS’s strong commitment to bilingual education and to creating a clear academic pathway that extends through university, expanding our students’ future possibilities. It also means that our students are learning in an environment that is formally recognized within Japan’s educational system, while continuing to receive a global level education.
For our students, having attended an affiliated school of a Japanese university is a meaningful and valuable part of their educational background.
When they move on to future schools, someday, —whether in Japan or abroad—this experience represents a strong foundation of academic credibility, cultural understanding, and educational continuity.
We believe this unique position allows our children to grow with confidence, knowing they are supported by both global education and trusted Japanese academic traditions.Nothing would make us prouder than for YBS to remain a source of lifelong pride for our children. This mission remains at the heart of our evolution.
This partnership represents YBS’s strong commitment to building an academic pathway that extends all the way to higher education—expanding opportunities and providing our students with a secure, future-focused learning journey.
It marks the first step toward a future where children’s possibilities grow wider, freer, and truly global.
Where Local Knowledge Meets Global Diversity
Since its founding, YBS has embraced the philosophy of “Diversity FOR EARTH.”
We nurture children in an environment where cultures and values naturally come together—honoring Japanese traditions while engaging openly with the world.
Kanagawa Dental University shares this forward-looking spirit, advancing education beyond medicine into areas such as AI, technology, and creative thinking.
Through this shared vision, YBS will continue to grow as a globally minded international school proudly rooted in the local community.
Three Commitments to Our Students
Through this affiliation, YBS strengthens its promise to every child:
A continuous bilingual education from ages 0 to 18
Experiential learning supported by university facilities and expertise
STEM education that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity through science, AI, and technology
We are committed to creating a safe, enriching environment where students learn through authentic experiences.
Our Roots, and the Road Ahead
At the heart of YBS lies a simple belief:
that everyone who learns and lives in Yokosuka can come to call here their “Home Country.”
Honoring the spirit that defines YBS while deepening academic excellence, we will continue to nurture children who thrive in diversity and step confidently into the future.
This is the beginning of our new chapter.
We sincerely look forward to building what comes next—together with you.