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A Community Celebration of Culture and Traditions

Lunar New Year at NIS this year was more than just a festival—it was a vibrant celebration that brought our community together over a series of days..

Building the Team to Deliver the Mission

Over 20 years ago, an author and educational researcher named Robert Marzano published a book that highlighted the factors that had a positive impact..

Celebrating Creativity at the EAISAC Festival of the Arts

In the third weekend of January, 20 high school students from Nagoya International School (NIS) bundled up in their warmest attire and embarked on an..

The Road Less Traveled: Wakana’s Unique Journey from NIS to Europe

Wakana’s story is one of curiosity, determination, and the courage to forge her own path. Her journey from a local Japanese school to Nagoya..

Skyla’s Journey: How CAS Helps Students Express Their Passions

At Nagoya International School (NIS), the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) challenges students to grow not only academically but as..

ELC Winter Showcase: A Celebration of How We Express Ourselves

It was music! It was dance! It was jump rope(?)! Most of all it was a delightful display of creativity, talent, and overwhelming cuteness as the ELC..

Supporting Student Success in the IBDP: The NIS Journey

At NIS, it is an exciting time for students (and parents!) when it is their time to consider the last two years of their education. Two years seems..

What it Means to Fire the Neurons at NIS

At Nagoya International School, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door. This year’s 'Fire the Neurons' event brought students from grades 6 to..

Celebrating Community Impact: NIS Grade 10 Students Shine at the Walkathon Fund Disbursement Ceremony

The stage was set, the rehearsals were completed, and everyone was in their place. Thus began the 34th Annual Chubu Walkathon Disbursement Ceremony..

The Power of Partnership: How Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences at NIS Strengthen Learning

Gone are the days when parents just sent their kids to school and handed the responsibility of learning completely over to the system. At its best,..

A Spook-tacular Event!

Yesterday the entire school community came together to celebrate Halloween with little ghouls, dinosaurs, princesses, and police (and so many more..

Reading, Writing, Arithmetic and Well-being!

Something to consider…do schools have a vital role in going beyond academics and nurturing the well-being of students? At NIS, we recognize that..

Digital Citizenship: The Importance of Preparing Students for a Connected World

The rapid pace of growth and innovation in technology means it is more critical than ever for students to understand how to navigate the online..

Inquiry-Based Learning at Nagoya International School: Sparking Curiosity through Student-Led Exploration

At Nagoya International School (NIS), inquiry-based learning lies at the heart of our educational philosophy. It is a dynamic approach that empowers..