YIES Staff 2025
Ypsilanti International Elementary School 503 Oak Street Ypsilanti, MI 48198 Phone: 734-221-2400 Fax: 734-221-2403
  • 19 Dec.
  • 8 Feb.
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      Date: Feb 8
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2026–2027 Waitlist Now Open

Thank you for your interest in Ypsilanti International Elementary. Our application for the 2026–2027 school year has now closed. Families may still complete our Waitlist Form to be notified if a placement becomes available. 


Please note that enrollment to YIES is not guaranteed, and families will be contacted via the provided email if a spot becomes available.


If you have any questions, please contact our Secretary, Ally Cardona, at acardona5@ycschools.us.


Ypsilanti International Elementary School (YIES) is a K-5 International Baccalaureate (IB) school that emphasizes inquiry-based learning in a hands-on environment. YIES offers an integrated curriculum, motivating students to reach their highest potential and become productive global citizens. Enrollment requires an application and may involve a lottery. 

Ypsilanti International Elementary School

Ypsilanti International Elementary School

503 Oak Street Ypsilanti, MI 48198
Phone: 734-221-2400 Fax: 734-221-2403

Grades: Kindergarten-5th

Bell Times
School Start: 9:20 am
School End:  4:20 pm

Timothy Authier
Principal
Alison Cardona
Secretary

In 2020, Ypsilanti International Elementary School officially earned its designation as an International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme school. Only schoolsauthorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). For further information about the IB and the Primary Years Programme, visit www.ibo.org.