April 1, 2026
At the end of the school day at NIS, classrooms don’t empty—they transform. Down one hallway, a group of Elementary students gathers around a table,..
April 1, 2026
The NIS Gr. 8 Rocket Fair, Sponsored by Lockheed Martin Before a single rocket leaves the ground, the learning has already begun. Inside the Design..
March 24, 2026
There was a time, not so long ago, when learning in school followed a much more visible and linear path. A class might move together through a..
March 2, 2026
Over the past few years at NIS, we have spent time trying to name the values that sit underneath who we are. This is not to have more slogans or..
February 22, 2026
When families hear the name EAISAC, athletics often come to mind first—tournaments, teamwork, and school spirit played out on courts and fields..
February 18, 2026
For many parents, the IB can feel complex. There are different programs, new terminology, and important transition points along the way. It’s natural..
February 2, 2026
In January 2025, eleven Nagoya International School middle school students stepped onto an international stage in Dubai as the traveling members of..
January 31, 2026
We are excited to introduce a new ongoing project that shines a light on the heart of Nagoya International School: our faculty and staff.
January 28, 2026
If you ask any parent what they want for their child, you will get, regardless of culture, a lot of the same answers. Yes, academic success matters..
December 1, 2025
Nagoya International School was honored to welcome educators from 13 schools across Japan, China, Taiwan, and Korea for a two-day EARCOS workshop on..
December 1, 2025
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..
November 11, 2025
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,..
November 3, 2025
University admissions in Japan have undergone a shift in recent years. Once reliant almost entirely on standardized test scores, many institutions..
November 3, 2025
This October reminded us that community is how we come to know one another. In the light of Diwali and the laughter of Halloween, we saw again what..
October 20, 2025
Drama at NIS has traditionally been a space where students explore creativity, leadership, and collaboration. This year’s high school production, Are..
