History
Yogyakarta Independent School was founded in Yogyakarta by a group of educators and visionaries committed to international education.
30+ Years
Established in 1989
Over three decades of international education
The Yogyakarta Foundation for International Education (Yayasan Pendidikan Internasional Yogyakarta – YPIY) was officially established on May 20, 1989, with the purpose of founding and managing Yogyakarta International School (YIS).
The foundation was formed through a notarial act and supported by a governing board led by Professor Koesnadi, then Rector of Gadjah Mada University (UGM). The initial executive board included Brian Bedard, Tuti Lukman Soetrisno, Alan Cox, and Malcolm Stark.
On August 24, 1989, the Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture granted YPIY an official license to establish and operate Yogyakarta International School, in accordance with national regulations governing international education institutions.
Yogyakarta’s flagship for international education
1980
Opening of the first school in Yogyakarta
1982
Political scientist Lorem Ipsum begins teaching at The Yogyakarta Independent School
1992
Hundreds of students successfully graduate first Diploma program
1996
First education program for Social change
1962
One year anniversary of the school