NIS Stories

Because Parenting Doesn't Come With A Manual

Parenting is difficult in any culture, and because parenting doesn’t come with a manual, it is easy to get bogged down with second-guessing our..

SDGs Inspire Students During MYP Project Days

What would you do if you were given two whole days off of your regular schedule to work on a passion project? That is precisely what Gr. 6 - 9 did..

Building Self-Awareness - How Does It Make You Feel?

As part of their Unit of Inquiry on Who We Are, the ELC Kindergarteners have been exploring how to recognize, manage and express their feelings.

What Does it "Matter?" Science in Grade 5!

Is an "empty" PET bottle really empty? Why doesn't a cup full of water overflow? What is a molecule and what is an atom?

Oh No! Endangered Species!

As a part of their UOI “Sharing the Planet,” Gr. 1 students were inquiring into living things and what they need to survive. What do plants and..

Economic Systems and Classroom Libraries

The traditional Grade 3 Market Day took a twist this year when the Grade 3s identified a big problem - their classroom libraries were a mess! There..

Seven Great Reads to Dive into this Summer

The dog days of summer are upon us, and whether you are trying to survive another steamy Nagoya holiday or you are off on some adventure, the NIS..

Cracking the Code: NIS Student Shines at National Competition

Maki did her homework. As a Gr. 9 student in Shanghai she knew she was heading for NIS for the 20-21 school year. What would Gr.10 at Nagoya..

Seeking Science: Inquiry Based Learning and Students Who Embody It

Two Gr. 11 students set out on a mission...to see what more they could do with their curiosity and penchant for learning, especially in the field of..

Japanese-English Bilingual Education: Why it’s Important and What it Looks like at NIS

Student Shines on International Stage

In an exciting culmination of her role as Chair of the Youth Forum, Mina completed her duties by presenting to the general assembly of the 14th..

How our International School Provides Creative Learning Spaces

We are at a wondrous time in the world, where things are changing and evolving at such a fast rate that it is almost impossible to predict where the..

Four Benefits of an International Education for Multicultural Children

As parents of multicultural children, it’s important that the school you choose will embrace and nurture their multicultural identity. Their..

NIS Students Heading to United Nations Conference

The school is abuzz with the exciting news that two Grade 11 students will be heading to Kyoto, February 27 & 28, to attend the Kyoto Congress Youth..

4 Key Differences Between Japanese Schools and International Schools

As a parent weighing the benefits and potential drawbacks of the Japanese school system versus an international school in Japan, there can be a lot..