NIS Stories

The School/Home Relationship at NIS

At NIS, we instill the value of international mindedness in our students by embracing diverse opinions and cultures, caring for local and global..

Choosing Between International Schools and Japanese Schools: Understanding University Options

This article has been updated on February 3, 2025 As parents in Japan consider where they may want to send their children to school, one of the most..

NIS Alumni Tell-All: How to Get the Most Out of an NIS Education

Elementary and secondary school are the important foundational years for a child, a time when parents hope their children achieve academic success in..

University Matriculation: Where NIS Students Have Attended College

Updated: July 28, 2025 For many families, some of the proudest moments in a child’s life are marked by milestones like the first day of high school,..

How an International Education Offers Students a Variety of Career Choices

A foundational element of international education is the concept of global citizenship and finding one's place in the world. By inspiring students to..

Why This Mother Views NIS as a Gift from Parents to Children

Enrolling your child in an international school can be a complete immersion into a new environment. From after-school activities to challenging but..

How Attending an International Preschool Before Kindergarten Helps Children Learn English

Glossary of International Education Terms | NIS

Enrolling your child in an international school means exposing them to an enriching environment and academic experience that could open up a world of..

Summer is for Reading! - Part 2

On the busy “Inner Ring” road, a few blocks north of Imaike intersection (and Imaike station!), sits a building with a uniquely inviting facade,..

Summer is for Reading! - Part 1

Whether you are packing your bags for a trip or staying close to home, summer is for reading! Every June, when summer vacation rolls around, so do..

Supporting Pathways Beyond NIS

One of the essential questions on the minds of prospective families when considering school options is, “What kind of choices will my child have for..

Meet the Staff - Wakaba Ueda, PYP Music Teacher

Ms. Ueda has been a music teacher for the PYP through some difficult times with COVID. It prevented students from singing, but she got creative and..

Dolphin Tales - What are they up to?

Since its establishment in 1964, more than 4,000 students have studied at Nagoya International School and over 800 have graduated. With our new..

School-Supported Self-Taught (SSST) Language at Nagoya International School

Within the IBDP subject structure, students are required to take six subjects in addition to three core elements, which include Studies in Language..

Meet the Staff: Nate Gildart, Individuals and Societies and DP History Teacher

Mr. Gildart is a student favorite! His passion for teaching stretches beyond the classroom, and he can often be found mentoring his students at MUN..