In this study, we synthesized the CuInS_2/ZnS core/shell quantum dot (QDs) via a stepwise hot injection route. Not only emission spectrum shifts to short wavelength but also increases the quantum yield (QY) from 2 to 83 % for CIS/ZnS core/shell QDs. Cooperation of YAG phosphors with CIS/ZnS_(DDT) or CIS/ZnS_S QDs in the encapsulate can improve the color rendering index (CRI) and luminous efficacy of YAG-based white light emitting-diodes (WLEDYAG) at the same time. The result shows that the highest CRI of 81 can be obtained for WLED_(ODT) and the WLED_S has the highest luminous efficacy of 78 lm/W.