NIS Stories

Creating Spaces of Safety and Belonging: NIS Hosts Regional EARCOS Workshop

A School Committed to Learning for Everyone

Over 20 years ago, Bob Marzano wrote a book which became a foundational text in school reform – What Works in Schools. In it he looked at factors..

When 1+1+1 = More Than 3!

In most math problems, 1 + 1 + 1 adds up neatly to 3. But in the Early Learning Center at NIS, we know something different to be true: When students,..

The Skills NIS Cultivates for Tomorrow’s Universities

University admissions in Japan have undergone a shift in recent years. Once reliant almost entirely on standardized test scores, many institutions..

Knowing Each Child: The Foundation of Learning at NIS

Behind the Scenes: What it Takes to Bring an NIS Production to the Stage

Sports Day 2025: Tradition, Teamwork, and the Spirit of Play

Under brilliant blue skies on October 13, the NIS community came together for one of the most anticipated days of the year — Sports Day! The weather..

Celebrating Our First Week of Belonging

Creating a community where every voice matters and every person feels at home This September, Nagoya International School (NIS) launched its very..

NIS Hosts EAISAC Leadership Conference

For the second year in a row, Nagoya International School proudly hosted the EAISAC Leadership Conference, welcoming students from across the region..

Learning Conferences: An Ongoing Journey of Fostering Strong Partnerships For Learning

At NIS, we understand that learning happens continuously both on campus and beyond. Therefore, we recognize that learning is a shared journey between..

Building Connections, Courage, and Care: Secondary Retreats at NIS

At Nagoya International School (NIS), we believe that meaningful learning goes far beyond the classroom. It is experiential, rooted in real-world..

Safety as a Core Value at NIS

This year marks the first year of our newly adopted values: Belonging, Responsibility, Growth, and Safety. During the nearly two-year process of..

A Summer of Discovery, Inspiration, and Growth at NIS

At Nagoya International School (NIS), summer is more than just a break from school. Each year, the NIS Summer Program offers students an exceptional..

First Phase of Wing Building Renovations Complete!

The NIS campus has been growing and evolving here in Nakashidami ever since the school moved to Moriyama in 1967. As enrollment grew, so too did the..

A Foundation for the Future: Safety, Responsibility, Belonging, Growth

Welcome to the start of the 2025–26 school year! A new school year is always a time of renewal, reconnection, and possibility. I hope your summer..