Yogyakarta Independent School (YIS)

Yogyakarta Independent School (YIS), founded in 1989, is a leading international school in Sleman, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, offering education for students aged 3 to 18. As an IB World School, YIS delivers the full continuum of the Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP), alongside Indonesian national subjects such as Bahasa Indonesia, civics, and religion for local students. With English as the main medium of instruction and additional language options including French, Spanish, and Indonesian, the school emphasizes inquiry-based, holistic learning that nurtures curiosity, critical thinking, and intercultural understanding.

The YIS campus provides a dynamic and supportive learning environment, featuring modern indoor classrooms, air-conditioned facilities, a canteen, botanical gardens, and Olympic-standard outdoor sports fields. Rooted in the values of inclusivity and global citizenship, YIS welcomes families of all nationalities, faiths, and backgrounds, creating a vibrant international community. Supported by the Yogyakarta Foundation for International Education (YPIY) and an active Parent Association, YIS continues to be recognized as the city’s flagship international school, inspiring students to thrive both academically and personally in a globalized world.