Every September, YCIS Silicon Valley begins the application process for the following academic year. After March, rolling admissions are available for grades in which we have an open seat. We are happy to guide you through the application process and answer your questions.
Applications for the 2023/24 school year are still open. They are now on a rolling-based admissions process. Space availability is based on current openings. Please reach out to the YCIS Admissions Office: admissions@sv.ycef.com and learn more about the admissions process.
The new school year starts on August 15th, 2023.
If you are interested in learning about possible openings for the current year, 2022/23, please inquire at admissions@sv.ycef.com. For questions about space availability, our school’s programs, or the application process, please contact us. We are happy to assist.
After the deadline, we accept applications on a space available basis year round. Applicants may be placed in a wait pool for full classes and programs. If you have questions about availability, please contact us.
Create an account to access the YCIS application. Once you submit your application, you will be able to log back in to your account to access a checklist of items to complete, upload documentation, register for events, and track the progress of your application.
On the application, you will be asked to provide information about your child and family and complete a parent questionnaire. You may log in as many times as you need to before submitting the application. A non-refundable application fee of $150 is required to complete the application. View deadline dates and eligibility above for more information.
In a typical year, Preschool small group sessions take place in February and Grades TK-8 applicants attend a Shadow Day after applying. Parents may also be invited for an interview. More information will be provided if alternative arrangements are needed based on prevailing health conditions.
Teacher Evaluations are required of all applicants from Pre-Kindergarten (4 year olds) through Grade 8. Middle school applicants are required to submit two teacher evaluations. The forms are available in the online application for parents to send to teachers. YCIS uses the Independent Schools of the San Francisco Bay Area Common Confidential Student Evaluation Form.
Transcripts are required for applicants entering Grades 1–8. They must be submitted as supplementary documentation by February 7, 2023.
Decisions are emailed to parents after 12:00 p.m. on March 16, 2023. This is a common notification date for member schools of the Independent Schools of the San Francisco Bay Area (ISSFBA).
To accept an Offer of Admission and secure a place at YCIS Silicon Valley, parents should complete the online Enrollment Contract and pay the non-refundable tuition deposit by 10:00 a.m. on March 24, 2023.
The Admissions Office will continue to be a point of contact for new families from enrollment until the new school year begins. New families will also receive orientation information and be invited to events to prepare for enrollment.
YCIS Silicon Valley is a member school of the Independent Schools of the San Francisco Bay Area (ISSFBA). Member schools share Principles of Good Practice in our admission processes.
Statement of Non-Discrimination:
It is the policy of Yew Chung International School of Silicon Valley not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, disability, national or ethnic origin in the administration of admission policies, educational policies, tuition assistance or any school administered programs.
