Admissions

Admissions Process 2025-26

*Before enrolling, click here for age eligibility guidelines for your student: YCS Kindergarten Age Eligibility Guidelines

Click to download the PDF of the 2025-26 Admissions Process

YIES Enrollment Priorities

Kindergarten-5th Enrollment Priority

1. Sibling Priority-Scholars whose siblings are currently enrolled at YIES, and have a confirmed placement for the requested school year, pending space availability.

2. YCS Employee Priority-Scholars whose legal guardian is currently employed by Ypsilanti Community Schools  (a lottery will be held if necessary). 

3. Resident Priority-Scholars who live within the boundaries of Ypsilanti Community Schools (a lottery will be held if necessary).

4. School of Choice (SOC)- Scholars who live outside of the boundaries of Ypsilanti Community Schools (a lottery will be held if necessary).

FEBRUARY 2025

February 5th 

Complete the YIES 2025-26 Re-Entry Student Confirmation Form for current YIES students only located at: 2025-26 Re-Entry Student Confirmation Form. 

This survey is required for EACH child currently attending YIES to reserve an enrollment slot for the 2025-26 school year. Re-Entry Student Confirmation Form is open February 5th-March 1st at 11:59pm. If we do not receive a Re-Entry Student Confirmation Form for your child, we will not reserve an enrollment slot for the 2025-26 school year. 

*5th Grade Students Do Not Complete a Re-Entry Student Confirmation Form. 

February 5th

YIES Sibling Interest Survey is open February 5th-March 1st at 11:59pm. This form is NOT for students who currently attend YIES. This survey is for sibling enrollment priority for the 2025-26 school year, which allows families a greater opportunity for their children to attend school together. This is only an interest survey. Completing this survey helps us project how many slots we will have available for each grade level. This is not an application for admissions, or placement. Once the 2025-26 application for admissions is open, the parent/guardian will need to fill out the new student application to be considered for placement. NON-YIES 2025-26 Sibling Interest Survey 

February 18, 2025 

Kindergarten Open House: 503 Oak Street, Ypsilanti, MI @ 4:45pm-5:45pm 

The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3 - 12 nurtures and develops young students as caring, active participants in a lifelong journey of learning. The Kindergarten Open House will introduce parents/guardians to the IB PYP programme and Curriculum for elementary students. 

Parents/Guardians will not be able to register at the Open House. YIES is an application school. The 2025-26 for K-5 admissions application opens April 1, 2025. Visit our website for more information Ypsilanti International Elementary School

MARCH 2025

March 1, 2025

This re-enrollment survey will close at 11:59pm on March 1st. If parents/guardians do not submit a re-enrollment survey for their child(ren), YIES will not reserve an enrollment slot for the 2025-26 school year, which means the student(s) will be removed from the YIES enrollment roster for the 2025-26 school year. 

March 20, 2025

Kindergarten Open House: 503 Oak Street, Ypsilanti, MI @ 5:00-6:00pm 

The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3 - 12 nurtures and develops young students as caring, active participants in a lifelong journey of learning. The Kindergarten Open House will introduce parents/guardians to the IB PYP programme and Curriculum for elementary students. 

Parents/Guardians will not be able to register at the Open House. YIES is an application school. The 2025-26 for K-5 admissions application opens April 1, 2025. Visit our website for more information Ypsilanti International Elementary School

APRIL 2025

April 1, 2025

YIES 2025-26 application opens for any additional slots available. Click on link for Website and Application: 

● Ypsilanti International Elementary School Webpage 

● YIES Kindergarten-5th Grade 2025-26 Admissions Application (link goes live April 1st)

MAY 2025

Process early notification applicants and determine slot projections for the 2025-26 

JUNE 2025

June 1, 2025

Deadline to submit a K-5 application for early notification is June 1, 2025. Deadline to submit a YIES sibling application for priority placement, June 1, 2025.  

June 6, 2025 

Lottery (if necessary) for all slots available. Time TBA 
A live streamed lottery will be held. A link to view the live streaming will be posted closer to the date. 

June 30, 2025

Accepted and waitlist communications emailed to parent/guardian. 

*If slots remain, the enrollment application will remain open until August 15, 2025. 

AUGUST 2025

Date TBA 

Kindergarten Readiness Assessments for registered incoming kindergartners. This assessment is in-person and by appointment only. Staff will contact accepted applicants to schedule. 

August 16, 2025 

Application for 2025-2025 admission closes. 

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What type of school is YIES?
 
 We are a public, non-tuition, K-5 International Baccalaureate(IB) authorized school offering a whole child emphasis, exceptional academic standards, mission-centered curriculum and 21st-century skill-based assessments.  All YIES courses are designed to meet the Primary Years Programme (PYP) International Baccalaureate standards. 

• Free K-5 public school 
• K through 5th Grade International Baccalaureate (IB) Program Option, and priority enrollment to WIMA, a public consortium, International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle School. 
• Spanish classes for all grades
• Unified Arts for all grade levels: Music, P.E., Art, Spanish, Science
• Kids Clubs: Student Council, Legos Club, Girl Scouts, YMCA, EMU Bright Futures, and more!
• YMCA-Ann Arbor Before and After School program off site (bus transportation available to and from YIES.)
• A full range of Special Education Services in the least restrictive environment
• Family and CommunityEnvironment
• Caring, Dedicated, and Highly Qualified Staff

2. Can students entering K-5th grade apply to YIES?

Yes, but space is limited and based on returning enrollment.

3. What if we do not have access to a computer or the internet, in order to complete the application?

If you do not have internet access, or need assistance completing the admissions application, call the main office at 734-221-2401. Leave a detailed message, including your name and contact number, and a YIES staff will return your call to support you with the application process. 

4. Does YIES offer sports?

YIES students are able to play sports through Ypsilanti Community Schools. Please visit http://ypsigrizzlies.com/, for more information.

5. Does YIES offer any extra curricular activities?

YIES currently offers a variety of before and after school programs: 

● Kids Clubs: Before school FREE tutoring program, Student Council, Legos Club, Girl Scouts, and more! 

● EMU Bright FuturesAfter School program on site (program availability is based on staffing and application demand). 

6. What languages does YIES offer?

Spanish is the only world language currently offered at YIES. 

Enrollment Priority

1. Sibling Priority-Scholars whose siblings are currently enrolled at YIES, and has a confirmed placement for the requested school year, pending space availability.
2. Resident Priority-Scholars who live within the boundaries of Ypsilanti Community Schools (a lottery will be held if necessary).
3. YCS Employee Priority-Scholars whose legal guardian is currently employed by Ypsilanti Community Schools (a lottery will be held if necessary). 
4. School of Choice (SOC)- Scholars who live outside of the boundaries of Ypsilanti Community Schools (a lottery will be held if necessary).

Lottery Process: If there are more applications submitted than enrollment slots available, a lottery will be processed for that grade level. Carefully read the YIES Admissions Process for important dates and events regarding the 22-23 enrollment and admissions process.