Overview

Admission to YCA

Thank you for your interest in Yokosuka Christian Academy (YCA).

Located in the southeast part of Kanagawa, our school was established in 2027 to provide Christ-centered education to the children of evangelical missionaries, US service personnel, and foreign Expats. YCA also serves other families who desire this type of education for their children. Our K-12 program uses English as the language of instruction and a North American curriculum model. YCA’s school year starts in late August and ends at the beginning of June. 

Application Process

  1. Apply online
    Please make sure that you have provided the following items along with your completed application:
    • Online application
    • Birth certificate or Passport
    • Confidential Teacher recommendation form
    • Transcript
    • Pastor’s recommendation (If applicable)
    • Application fee payment
  2. Once the complete application has been reviewed, applicants will be notified.
  3. Applicants who pass the initial screening process will be contacted to arrange any required testing and interviews.
    • Testing
      • All Kindergarten and first grade applicants are given a readiness test.
      • English language testing may be required of non-native speakers of English at any grade level.
      • Standardized test documentation is required for second graders and above. If documentation is unavailable, the applicant may be asked to take a standardized test.
    • Interview
      Both the parents and the student will be interviewed. For students and families outside of the Tokyo area, Skype or other digital option may be available.
  4. Decision
    1. Admission decisions are based on a variety of factors including class availability, English language ability, special needs, and classroom dynamics.
    2. Admission decisions will be communicated in writing (email and postal mail). In most cases, families are notified within 1-2 weeks of the testing and interview.

Admissions Priorities

As a Christian school, YCA also gives priority to families who regularly attend a Christian church. We welcome applications from families of other faith backgrounds as well, and students from non-Christian families are considered for admission when space is available.

As part of the admissions process, families applying under the Christian family category are expected to be regular attendants of a local church and will be asked to submit a YCA-provided recommendation form from their church’s pastor or priest.